Head of Group Accounting

Robert Walters; Zürich; Vor Ort; CHF 120’000 - 180’000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A prominent food industry company is seeking a Head of Group Accounting to oversee Group Accounting and consolidation processes. This role offers a challenging environment with significant professional development opportunities, working closely with the Group CFO in a dynamic team setting.

Leistungen

Flexible working models

Modern working environment

Qualifikationen

• At least 5 years of professional experience in a comparable function.
• Experienced knowledge of financial accounting and technical consolidation according to Swiss GAAP FER.
• Very good knowledge of German and English, knowledge of Italian is a plus.

Aufgaben

• Responsibility for Group Accounting and implementation of the consolidation process.
• Preparation of the consolidated annual report in accordance with Swiss GAAP FER.
• Support subsidiaries in accounting matters according to local standards.

Kenntnisse

Financial accounting

Technical consolidation

Teamwork

Communication skills

Ausbildung

Sound business administration education (HF/FH/Uni)

Certified public accountant

Expert in accounting and controlling

Jobbeschreibung

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Our client, a fast-growing and successful company in the food industry, is looking for a Head of Group Accounting. The company has different subsidiaries in Switzerland and abroad, offering an exciting and challenging role with plenty of room for personal and professional development.

Key Responsibilities

• Responsibility for Group Accounting and the implementation of the consolidation process (consolidated monthly and annual financial statements)
• Responsibility for the preparation of the consolidated annual report in accordance with Swiss GAAP FER
• Support of the subsidiaries in Switzerland and abroad in accounting matters in accordance with Swiss GAAP FER and local standards
• Coordination of external auditing
• Continuous development of Group Accounting and related processes, in particular the Group Accounting Manual and the internal control system
• Support of the Group CFO in the areas of tax, compliance and risk management
• Participation in other Group Finance projects, in particular M&A projects and restructurings
  
  

Key Requirements

• Sound business administration education (HF/FH/Uni), ideally supplemented with further training as an expert in accounting and controlling or as a certified public accountant
• At least 5 years of professional experience in a comparable function
• Experienced knowledge of financial accounting and technical consolidation according to Swiss GAAP FER
• Solution-oriented and independent way of working with a 360-degree view
• Team player with a hands-on mentality and good communication skills
• Enjoy working in an entrepreneurial environment
• Very good knowledge of German and English, knowledge of Italian is a plus
  
  

What Makes This Company Stand Out

Our client offers you a modern and exciting working environment in the food industry with room for personal and professional development. You will take on varied, challenging and interesting tasks that will enable you to actively shape the company. You will work closely with the Group CFO and be part of an open, trusting and entrepreneurial culture. In addition, our client offers modern employment conditions and is open to flexible working models.

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Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Accounting/Auditing and Finance

• Industries

  Staffing and Recruiting

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