Key Responsibilities:
Accounting: Ensure monthly / yearly closings are managed on time and accurately both for the standalone entities and consolidated accounts
Perform monthly reviews of closing binders, improve control processes
Prepare financial statements, reports and other documentation for internal and external stakeholders (statutory in Swiss Gaap, Group reporting in IFRS, etc.)
Supervise and coach subsidiaries to improve their practices
Constantly monitor regulation changes to guarantee compliance
Financial planning and analysis : Strengthen and pilot the financial planning process (budget, forecast, reporting…) leading to improved visibility and deviations analyses
Conduct and implement financial analysis to identify trends, improve performance and support strategic decisions (inventories, margin, etc.)
Cash and treasury management Manage and optimize daily treasury flows and operations
Pilot cash forecast and reporting
Propose treasury / financing optimization measures, including FX
Taxes Manage tax declarations as per requirements (VAT notably)
Ensure link with tax consultant to manage other tax bookings and declarations
Internal controls and compliance Be a key stakeholder in internal control framework strengthening (process implementation, gate-keeper, J-SOX, etc.)
Ensure compliance with regulations and group policies in terms of accounting, taxes and practices
Projects : Be a guide for the implementation of analytical accounting and manufacturing controlling
Leverage and optimize tools and softwares (e.g., ProcConcept, Excel, Power BI, Tableau, or similar)
Help or lead process mapping, optimization and implementation of best practices
Be part of corporate project in order to ensure that finance and accounting implications are properly considered (entities merge, new businesses, changes in processes, new tools, etc.)
Qualifications:
Required:
Master’s degree in Accounting or Finance
5-7 years of experience in a similar position, an audit firm or an accounting manager position in a manufacturing company
Experience and ability to close the books (statutory and consolidation) in full autonomy, leading the team and managing bookings personally
Good master and track records in margin analysis, manufacturing controlling and analytical accounting
Team leader able to inspire and grow a medium sized team ( Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools (Excel expert)
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Strong track record in process mapping and tools implementation
Preferred:
Knowledge of ERP system ProConcept or another ERP
Project management experience
Knowledge of Swiss GAAP and exposure to IFRS
Skills and Competencies:
Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines
Results driven, hands on and hard-worker
Fluent in English (daily practice)
Proficient in ERP / Accounting system management (key user role)
Ability to evolve in a complex, moving and demanding environment
Good inter-personal skills, ability to drive change
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