Director of Group Accounting & IFRS Policy

Barry Callebaut Group; Zürich; On-site; CHF 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Barry Callebaut Group seeks a Director, Group Accounting and Reporting (GAR) - Accounting Policies in Zürich to lead the policy agenda, ensure IFRS consistency and high-quality financial reporting. The role oversees policy framework, training, compliance monitoring and continuous improvement across the Group.

You will partner with regional finance, the Group consolidation function and cross-functional stakeholders to deliver accurate reporting, robust governance and timely period closes in a

Qualifications

• 10+ years in professional accounting, Big 4 a plus, multinational/listed environment.
• Professional qualification (CA, ACCA or CPA) in addition to accounting degree.
• Exceptional knowledge of IFRS technical accounting, policy development, and implementation guidance.

Responsibilities

• Lead development, interpretation and maintenance of Group accounting policies and guidance for IFRS across regions and functions.
• Develop, implement and maintain group accounting policies, reporting guidelines and best practices.
• Prepare accounting position papers and implementation guidance.
• Monitor emerging IFRS developments and assess impact on the Group.
• Lead implementation of new/revised accounting policies with regional teams and process owners.
• Build relationships with stakeholders across Finance and other functions to act as a trusted advisor on technical accounting matters.

Skills

IFRS expertise

Policy development

Training stakeholders

Cross-functional collaboration

Technical accounting

Financial analysis

Education

Accounting degree + CA/ACCA/CPA

Job description

Barry Callebaut Group seeks a Director, Group Accounting and Reporting (GAR) - Accounting Policies in Zürich to lead the policy agenda, ensure IFRS consistency and high-quality financial reporting. The role oversees policy framework, training, compliance monitoring and continuous improvement across the Group.

You will partner with regional finance, the Group consolidation function and cross-functional stakeholders to deliver accurate reporting, robust governance and timely period closes in a