Group Controller (m/f/d) 100%

ACCA Careers; Zug; On-site; CHF 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

ACCA Careers' client, a publicly listed technology company, seeks an experienced Group Reporting & Consolidation professional to ensure IFRS-compliant financial reporting and robust internal controls. You will partner with senior stakeholders and have 8+ years in group finance, IFRS, consolidation and audit, with SAP and advanced Excel skills.

Fluent English; German desirable. This role offers broad exposure to treasury, tax, ESG and investor relations, and a dynamic multinational finance

Qualifications

• Bachelor-level finance/accounting knowledge with IFRS and consolidation.
• Experience in Group Controlling, Financial Reporting, Consolidation or Audit.
• Background in Big Four or international listed company preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate monthly, quarterly and annual group consolidation and reporting.
• Ensure timely preparation of consolidated financial statements under IFRS.
• Review submissions from international entities and analyze variances.
• Support external financial reporting and disclosure requirements.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of reporting processes, systems and controls.
• Assist with group budgeting, forecasting and financial planning cycles.
• Prepare management reports, scenarios and ad-hoc evaluations.
• Act as liaison with external auditors and ensure governance compliance.
• Support cross-functional finance projects (Treasury, Tax, ESG, IR).

Skills

IFRS

Group Reporting

Consolidation

SAP

Advanced Excel

Stakeholder management

English (Fluent)

Audit

Multinational experience

Education

University degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration or related field

Tools

SAP

Job description

Reporting directly to the Director Corporate Finance, you will play a key role in ensuring the quality, accuracy and transparency of the Group's financial reporting and controlling activities. This position combines technical accounting expertise with strategic business partnering and offers extensive exposure to senior stakeholders across the organisation.

Client Details

Our client is a globally active, publicly listed technology company operating in a highly innovative and fast-paced international environment. With operations spanning Europe, Asia and North America, the organisation is a recognised market leader within its sector and offers employees the opportunity to work in a dynamic, multinational finance function with direct exposure to senior leadership.

Description

Group Reporting & Consolidation

• Coordinate and support monthly, quarterly and annual group consolidation and reporting processes
• Ensure timely and accurate preparation of consolidated financial statements in accordance with IFRS
• Review reporting submissions from international entities and analyse key financial developments and variances
• Support the preparation of external financial reports and disclosure requirements
• Contribute to the continuous optimisation of reporting processes, systems and controls

Planning, Forecasting & Analysis

• Support group-wide budgeting, forecasting and financial planning cycles
• Analyse business performance, identify trends and challenge financial assumptions
• Prepare management reports, business cases, scenario analyses and ad-hoc financial evaluations
• Deliver meaningful insights to support decision-making processes

Accounting, Audit & Compliance

• Support the development and maintenance of group accounting policies and reporting guidelines
• Assess complex accounting and IFRS-related matters
• Act as a key contact for external auditors throughout audit engagements
• Ensure compliance with internal controls, accounting standards and governance requirements
• Drive improvements in reporting quality, efficiency and documentation standards

Corporate Finance & Strategic Projects

• Act as a trusted advisor to senior finance leadership on selected reporting and finance topics
• Support the preparation of management and board-level presentations and analyses
• Participate in cross-functional projects involving Treasury, Tax, ESG, Legal and Investor Relations teams
• Contribute to ongoing finance transformation, automation and process improvement initiatives

Profile

• University degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration or a related field
• Approximately 8+ years of relevant experience within Group Controlling, Financial Reporting, Consolidation or Audit
• Background gained within a Big Four environment, an international listed company, or a combination of both
• Strong knowledge of IFRS and group consolidation processes
• Experience working in complex multinational organisations
• SAP knowledge is considered a strong advantage
• Advanced Excel skills and strong analytical capabilities
• Fluent English is essential; German language skills are highly desirable
• Reliable, hands-on and proactive personality with a strong sense of ownership
• Team player with excellent communication skills and the ability to build relationships across functions
• Comfortable working in a dynamic environment with changing priorities and demanding deadlines

Job Offer

• Opportunity to join a globally recognised and innovative international organisation
• Broad and highly visible role with direct exposure to senior management
• Dynamic working environment with short decision-making processes and an entrepreneurial culture
• Opportunity to influence and enhance Group Reporting and Corporate Finance activities
• International career exposure within a listed company environment