Head of Accounting

Mibelle Group, Mibelle AG; Buchs (AG); On-site; CHF 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paternity leave

Pension plan

Daily sickness benefit insurance

Meal discounts

Job summary

Mibelle Group in Switzerland seeks a Finance and Controlling Lead to oversee general ledger, SAP FI, tax, and closes under Swiss GAAP FER, while leading a small team. This role combines hands-on accounting with project leadership, SAP implementations, and process harmonisation across international finance teams.

Fluent German and good English are required as you collaborate with IT and Controlling to improve data quality and reporting.

Qualifications

• A recognised finance and accounting qualification, such as a Swiss federal certificate or diploma, or an equivalent qualification; several years of accounting experience with responsibility for financial closing.
• Strong knowledge of Swiss GAAP FER and Swiss accounting requirements; IFRS knowledge is an advantage.
• Hands-on SAP experience, particularly in FI, with good Excel skills and process understanding.
• Proven experience leading a finance team and finance projects (e.g., SAP implementations).
• Excellent German language skills and good English.

Responsibilities

• Take responsibility for general ledger, accounts receivable/payable and fixed-asset accounting, and deliver timely closes under Swiss GAAP FER.
• Lead and develop a team of three, setting priorities and ensuring high-quality work.
• Prepare or review tax and VAT returns and liaise with external auditors and authorities.
• Act as SAP FI key user and ensure reliable data and accurate reporting.
• Manage finance projects such as SAP implementations or shared services setup.
• Standardise accounting processes and strengthen internal controls across teams.

Skills

SAP FI

Swiss GAAP FER

VAT/Tax knowledge

Team leadership

German (Excellent)

English (Good)

Excel

IFRS knowledge

Education

Swiss federal certificate/diploma in Finance

Tools

SAP FI

Job description

Your tasks:

• Accounting and closing:
  Take responsibility for general ledger, accounts receivable, accounts payable and fixed-asset accounting, and deliver timely monthly, quarterly and annual closes under Swiss GAAP FER and local statutory requirements.

• Team leadership:
  Lead, coach and develop a team of three, setting clear priorities, building capabilities and ensuring consistently high-quality work.

• Tax and audit:
  Prepare or review tax and VAT returns and act as the main contact for external auditors and relevant authorities.

• SAP and data quality:
  Act as the SAP FI key user, working with Finance and IT to ensure sound processes, reliable data, appropriate access rights and accurate reporting.

• Project management:
  Lead finance projects, such as SAP implementations or shared service centre set-up. Manage requirements, timelines, resources and risks, and coordinate testing, migration and handover to operations.

• Processes and controls:
  Standardise accounting processes, strengthen internal controls and work closely with Controlling, IT and international finance teams.

Your profile:

• A recognised finance and accounting qualification, such as a Swiss federal certificate or diploma, or an equivalent qualification; several years of accounting experience with responsibility for financial closing.

• Technical expertise:
  Strong knowledge of Swiss GAAP FER and Swiss accounting requirements, with practical experience in tax and VAT matters. IFRS knowledge is an advantage, not a requirement.

• Systems knowledge:
  Strong hands-on SAP experience, particularly in FI, a good understanding of interfaces with Controlling and operational processes, and good Excel skills.

• Project and people leadership:
  Proven experience leading teams and finance projects, such as SAP implementations, process harmonisation or the set-up or development of a shared service centre.

• Approach and languages:
  A structured, reliable and delivery-focused working style, a willingness to remain hands-on and clear communication skills. Excellent German and good English.

What we offer:

• Combine operational responsibility with the opportunity to develop a team and help shape the future of our financial processes and systems

• A modern company with modern infrastructure

• Autonomous work scheduling and organization

• Above-average benefits (paternity leave, pension plan, daily sickness benefit insurance, etc.)

• A balanced selection of dining options and discounted meal prices