Job Description
1. Ensure VAT compliance and perform VAT statement quarterly and yearly declarations on a complex VAT group
2. Assist in reporting month end results to HQ using Hyperion Financial Management
3. Review and post month end journal entries.
4. Manage collaboration with the shared service center to ensure high-quality output
5. Ensure accuracy and timeliness of balance sheet reconciliations and financial statements across multiple entities, to meet internal and external audit requirements.
6. Perform monthly balance sheet reconciliations for nominated accounts (specifically related to human resources) to ensure integrity and validation. Develop action plans to address issues.
7. In charge of statutory account preparation for the Holdings, as well as smaller operating entities as per Swiss code of obligations in particular:Manage transactions related to the group's investments, acquisitions, disposals and entries related to dividends, financial income, and changes in equity.Compile statutory accounts with multi branches consolidation with entities abroad
8. In charge of coordinating income tax compliance with external consultants
9. Involve in the deployment of Oracle cloud-based solution
10. Support continuous improvement and innovation within the group/local and the Finance team.
Qualifications
11. University degree (in business, economics, or accounting) or equivalent
12. Minimum 10 years’ accounting experience in an international Group
13. Experience of multi-cultural and matrix driven environments
14. Experience working with ERP and reporting system mandatory (Oracle ERP preferred)
15. Familiar with international accounting standards (IAS/IFRS)
16. Fluent in English (German would be a strong plus)
17. Must have strong computer skills notably Excel Pivot tables (must have)
18. Power BI competency is a plus