Key Responsibilities:
* Accounting:
o Ensure monthly / yearly closings are managed on time and accurately both for the standalone entities and consolidated accounts
o Perform monthly reviews of closing binders, improve control processes
o Prepare financial statements, reports and other documentation for internal and external stakeholders (statutory in Swiss Gaap, Group reporting in IFRS, etc.)
o Supervise and coach subsidiaries to improve their practices
o Constantly monitor regulation changes to guarantee compliance
* Financial planning and analysis:
o Strengthen and pilot the financial planning process (budget, forecast, reporting…) leading to improved visibility and deviations analyses
o Conduct and implement financial analysis to identify trends, improve performance and support strategic decisions (inventories, margin, etc.)
* Cash and treasury management
o Manage and optimize daily treasury flows and operations
o Pilot cash forecast and reporting
o Propose treasury / financing optimization measures, including FX
* Taxes
o Manage tax declarations as per requirements (VAT notably)
o Ensure link with tax consultant to manage other tax bookings and declarations
* Internal controls and compliance
o Be a key stakeholder in internal control framework strengthening (process implementation, gate-keeper, J-SOX, etc.)
o Ensure compliance with regulations and group policies in terms of accounting, taxes and practices
* Projects:
o Be a guide for the implementation of analytical accounting and manufacturing controlling
o Leverage and optimize tools and softwares (e.g., ProcConcept, Excel, Power BI, Tableau, or similar)
o Help or lead process mapping, optimization and implementation of best practices
o 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 (<5 people)
* 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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