General Accountant & Internal Control (12 months)

Cartier; Meyrin; Vor Ort; CHF 110.000 - 140.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Cartier is seeking a General Accountant & Internal Control Specialist to support several legal entities. You will ensure compliance with group policies, strengthen internal controls, and deliver reliable financial information across the organization.

You will work closely with Finance teams and various stakeholders on closing, reporting, and audit activities, contributing to a robust control environment and continuous process improvement.

Qualifikationen

• Degree in Finance/Accounting or equivalent
• 5–10 years of General Accounting experience
• Strong knowledge of closing processes and internal control
• Experience with multiple legal entities is a plus
• Fluent French and good English required

Aufgaben

• Prepare and record accounting entries per group policies and closing deadlines.
• Participate in monthly, quarterly and annual closings for several entities.
• Perform balance sheet reconciliations and analytical controls.
• Support internal control reviews and audit recommendations.
• Coordinate with auditors and ensure compliance with policies.

Kenntnisse

General Accounting

Internal Control

Financial Closing

SAP FI/CO

Advanced Excel

Ausbildung

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance

Federal Diploma in Finance & Accounting

Tools

Microsoft Excel

SAP FI/CO

Jobbeschreibung

How Will You Make An Impact

As a General Accountant & Internal Control Specialist, you will contribute to the accounting activities of several Cartier legal entities while actively supporting the strengthening of internal controls, continuous process improvement and the delivery of reliable, high-quality financial information.

Working closely with Finance teams and a wide range of internal stakeholders, you will ensure compliance with Group accounting policies, internal procedures and Maison standards.

Your Key Responsibilities Will Include

General Accounting & Financial Closing

• Prepare and record accounting entries in compliance with accounting principles, Group policies and closing deadlines.
• Actively participate in the monthly, quarterly and annual closing process for several legal entities, including balance sheet, profit & loss, financial statements and disclosures.
• Perform balance sheet reconciliations, general ledger reviews and analytical controls to ensure the accuracy and reliability of financial information.
• Contribute to the preparation of statutory and management reporting.

Internal Control & Risk Management

• Perform first-level internal control reviews across several legal entities.
• Identify accounting and operational risks and contribute to the implementation of corrective actions.
• Support Finance teams in the application of accounting procedures and internal control standards.
• Ensure compliance with Group policies and contribute to maintaining a robust control environment.

Continuous Improvement & Finance Transformation

• Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes and participate in Finance transformation, standardization and optimization initiatives.
• Prepare documentation required for internal and external audits, coordinate auditors’ requests and monitor the implementation of audit recommendations, particularly regarding internal controls.
• Review Travel & Entertainment expenses to ensure compliance with Company policies and Maison standards.
• Participate in cross-functional Finance projects and actively contribute to achieving departmental objectives.

What Are We Looking For

• Federal Diploma in Finance & Accounting, Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance or an equivalent qualification.
• 5 to 10 years of experience in General Accounting, ideally within an international environment or a multinational company.
• Strong knowledge of General Accounting, financial closing processes and Internal Control.
• Proven experience with monthly, quarterly and annual financial closings.
• Experience working with multiple legal entities would be a strong asset.
• Analytical mindset, accuracy, autonomy and a strong continuous improvement mindset.
• Ability to work collaboratively with multiple stakeholders and build strong business partnerships.
• Strong knowledge of SAP FI/CO and advanced Excel skills.
• Fluent French and a good command of English.