Head of Accounting - Commodity Group

STAEGER PERSONAL PARTNERS, YOUR RECRUITING COMPANY; Zug; On-site; CHF 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

International Commodity Trading Group in Zug, Switzerland, seeks a Head of Accounting to lead the accounting function and a three-person team in a fast-paced, international trading environment.

You will own monthly, quarterly and annual statements under IFRS and Swiss OR, manage intercompany work, partner with the CFO, and drive process improvements and system enhancements.

Qualifications

• Higher education in Accounting & Finance; Swiss Diploma preferred.
• 5–10 years in accounting within an international group.
• Strong IFRS, OR and Swiss VAT knowledge; statutory reporting experience.
• Proven leadership能力 and ability to develop a small team.
• Strong analytical, structured, hands-on approach; Excel expert.
• Tech-savvy with accounting systems knowledge; English fluent; German a plus.

Responsibilities

• Take full responsibility for monthly, quarterly and annual statements for seven entities under IFRS and Swiss OR.
• Oversee GL and sub-ledger accounting; ensure accuracy and timely reporting.
• Manage intercompany reconciliations and intercompany services allocations.
• Lead a three-person accounting team; partner with CFO, Treasury, FP&A.
• Drive process improvements, ICS controls and system enhancements.

Skills

Leadership

IFRS

Excel

English

Analytics

Attention to detail

Education

Swiss Federal Diploma in Accounting & Finance

Chartered Specialist in Accounting & Financial Management

Tools

OneStream

Abacus

Job description

Head of Accounting

Location: Zug, Switzerland | International Commodity Trading Group

Take the lead in accounting within a highly respected international trading environment.

Our client is a well-established, internationally operating commodity group with an excellent reputation. Headquartered in the dynamic business hub of Zug, Switzerland, the trading company is known for its strong market position, entrepreneurial mindset and continued growth.

Following an internal career move, we are looking for an experienced and hands-on Head of Accounting to take ownership of the accounting function and lead a team of three professionals.

This is an excellent opportunity for a finance professional who combines strong technical accounting expertise with leadership capabilities and enjoys working in a fast-paced, international business.

YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES

Financial Accounting & Reporting

• Take full responsibility for the monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements of seven group entities in accordance with IFRS and Swiss Code of Obligations (OR).
• Oversee general ledger and sub-ledger accounting, ensuring accuracy, compliance and timely financial reporting.
• Manage intercompany reconciliations and the allocation of intercompany services.
• Analyse financial results and contribute to budgeting, forecasting and financial planning activities.
• Act as a key contact for external auditors, tax advisors and internal stakeholders.

Leadership & Collaboration

• Lead, support and further develop a team of three accounting professionals.
• Work closely with the CFO, Treasury, FP&A and international finance teams.
• Serve as a trusted accounting expert and sparring partner for senior management and other stakeholders across the group.
• Support the CFO in strategic initiatives, special projects and cross-functional activities.

Process Improvement & Digitalisation

• Drive the continuous improvement of accounting processes, reporting structures and internal controls (ICS).
• Identify opportunities to automate workflows and enhance data quality and efficiency.
• Contribute to the ongoing development of financial systems and reporting tools.

YOUR PROFILE

• Higher education in Accounting & Finance, ideally a Swiss Federal Diploma as a Chartered Specialist in Accounting and Financial Management or an equivalent qualification.
• Approximately 5–10 years of relevant accounting experience, preferably within an international group structure.
• Strong knowledge of IFRS, Swiss Code of Obligations and Swiss VAT.
• Proven experience in independently managing financial accounts and statutory reporting.
• Initial leadership experience and the ability to motivate and develop a small team.
• Strong analytical skills combined with a structured, accurate and hands‑on approach.
• Tech‑savvy mindset with solid experience in accounting and reporting systems; knowledge of OneStream and Abacus is an advantage.
• Excellent Excel skills.
• Very good command of English; German is considered an advantage.
• A proactive, reliable and collaborative personality with a strong sense of ownership.

Additional assets:

• Experience in commodity trading or a similar international trading environment.
• Knowledge of hedge accounting.
• Experience in financial process optimisation and automation.

WHAT MAKES THIS OPPORTUNITY ATTRACTIVE?

• International exposure: Become part of a highly reputable commodity trading group with a strong European presence.
• Leadership & ownership: Take responsibility for the accounting function of seven entities while leading a dedicated team.
• Direct access to senior management: Work closely with the CFO and key finance stakeholders across the organisation.
• Growth & transformation: Play an active role in shaping and improving accounting processes, systems and reporting structures.
• Attractive location: Work in Zug, one of Switzerland's leading international business and commodity trading hubs.