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General Accountant
Are you an experienced accountant looking to make a global impact at a fast-growing, sustainability-driven company? Join BE WTR in our Lausanne HQ and play a critical role in shaping our financial excellence.
BE WTR is the new, premium water brand chosen by many of the world’s best chefs. We are innovative, sustainable and here to change how the world hydrates.
As a fast-growing, Swiss scale up, we put a lot of energy, passion and know-how into our work. Today we are present in Switzerland, France, Singapore, the Gulf States, Canada and China, with hungry expansion plans in the coming years.
At BE WTR we believe that water should always be a short journey. Why ship in water from the end of the world when you can get premium, local and great tasting water in sealed bottles with us? We are zero plastic, zero waste and minimum transport.
You find our clients within luxury hospitality, high gastronomy, top-notch offices and homes. We help our customers access sustainable premium water, while significantly reducing their carbon footprint.
As a dedicated member of 1% for the Planet and B Corp certified, social and ecological responsibility is at the heart of what we do. BE WTR'smulticultural team is passionate about customer focus, innovation, premiumness and development.
As we continue to grow rapidly, We are seeking a high-performing hands-on General Accountant with a proven track record in delivering excellence in financial operations. This is a critical role within our finance function, responsible for leading core accounting activities, overseeing compliance, and ensuring the integrity of financial reporting. The ideal candidate is not only technically strong, but also proactive, detail-obsessed, and capable of navigating complexity in a fast-paced environment. You will be expected to take ownership, drive process improvements, and support strategic financial initiatives.
This role offers the opportunity to work in a dynamic, purpose-driven environment, collaborating with internal teams and external partners to ensure financial integrity and operational excellence, with functional reporting to the Group CFO based in Dubai.
YOUR MISSION
Accounts Receivable (AR), Invoicing & Bank Reconciliation:
* Reflect client invoices in the system (Oracle Netsuite) with correct analytical (classification) fields and ensure proper revenue recognition.
* Manage and reconcile client payments, monitor outstanding receivables (A/R Ageing), and follow up with stakeholders as needed.
* Manage daily bank reconciliation in all currencies & manage currency reevaluation.
* Reflect invoices in the accounting system with appropriate analytical (classification) fields.
* Manage advance payments to suppliers, including tracking, reconciliation, and applying them against future invoices.
* Ensure timely and accurate vendor reconciliations and resolve any discrepancies.
* Coordinate with relevant departments to approve invoices, initiate timely payments and perform reconciliation with bank.
Inventory Management:
* Oversee inventory accounting and stock valuation processes.
* Coordinate and participate in physical stock counts, ensuring accuracy of inventory records.
Month-End and Group Reporting:
* Prepare and post month-end accruals for expenses, interest, and other items.
* Reconcile current account and intergroup (IG) balances.
* Prepare and analyze financial statements in accordance with relevant standards, ensuring they are audit-ready.
Fixed & Intangible Asset Management:
* Maintain and reconcile the fixed asset register, including R&D assets and capitalization.
* Oversee intangible assets accounting (e.g., patents), ensuring appropriate amortization and reporting.
* Handle accounting treatment for sale and leaseback and finance lease transactions in accordance with standards.
Funds Management:
* Track and manage funds received from banks, investors, or other sources, including convertible loans and equity contributions.
* Accrue interest and monitor obligations associated with different financing arrangements.
Tax, Audits & Regulatory Compliance:
* Prepare and file VAT quarterly reports and corporate tax declarations.
* Collaborate closely with the stakeholders (including auditors) to ensure alignment and transparency.
Operational Excellence:
* Collaborate with IT provider in order to identify inefficiencies in the system.
* Contribute to the continuous improvement of financial processes and systems.
* Ensure ERP data accuracy and seamless financial processes.
YOUR PROFILE
* 5-7 years of relevant accounting experience.
* Proficiency in accounting software (e.g., Oracle Netsuite, QuickBooks, or similar).
* Advanced knowledge of accounting standards, principles, and financial regulations (Swiss GAAP / IFRS)
* Strong understanding of accounting principles and financial reporting.
* Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
* Demonstrated ability to work independently, manage deadlines, and drive improvements.
* High level of integrity, attention to detail, and accountability.
* Enthusiastic and eager to contribute to a growing company.
* Comfortable in dynamic, international startup/scale-up environments.
* Experience in FMCG is advantageous.
* French & English mandatory, German a plus.
WE OFFER
* Permanent position based in a premium office setting in the heart of Lausanne
* Competitive salary and benefits package
* Opportunity to grow professionally in a supportive and dynamic environment
* Exposure to a wide range of financial operations and ambitious strategic initiatives
* Impact strongly and globally on sustainability, changing the way we drink water
We look forward to receiving your application including your complete application by July 5th 2025!
At BE WTR, we value the diversity of the people we hire and with whom we collaborate. Diversity represents a richness and a strong added value. We foster a work environment in which individual differences are respected and valued positively. Today this diversity has built our strength and allows us to develop everyone’s potential and to leverage the strengths of every team member.
Seniority level
* Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
* Employment type
Full-time
Job function
* Job function
Accounting/Auditing and Finance
* Industries
Food and Beverage Services
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