Senior Manager Accounting (f/m/x)

Breitling; Grenchen; Vor Ort; CHF 100’000 - 140’000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A leading company in watchmaking seeks a Senior Manager Accounting to join their team in Grenchen. The role includes ensuring accurate bookkeeping, driving efficiency in accounting processes, and working collaboratively with business functions. Ideal candidates will have significant accounting experience, strong analytical skills, and proficiency in SAP. This position offers competitive benefits and a diverse work environment.

Leistungen

Remote working (depending on position requirements)

Watch to wear / watch to buy program

Referral program

Maternity leave (17 to 19 weeks)

Culture of feedback

Qualifikationen

• At least 5 years of work experience in accounting.
• Fluent in English and either French or German.
• Good knowledge of Swiss Code of Obligation and IFRS.

Aufgaben

• Ensure accurate, compliant bookkeeping and reporting.
• Drive improvement of accounting processes and controls.
• Perform monthly and annual closings and audits.

Kenntnisse

Analytical competence

Digitalization of accounting processes

Structured accounting processes

Ausbildung

Certified Swiss accountant

Tools

SAP FI

Excel

Jobbeschreibung

We are a dedicated Squad on a mission to reshape watchmaking, rooted in our legacy since 1884. With a passion for crafting timepieces that thrive across air, land, and sea, we bring together a unique fusion of casual elegance, sustainability, and inclusive luxury. With 140 years of heritage and over 1,900 passionate individuals across 20 countries, we’re excited to continue our journey forward.

Join our vibrant team in Grenchen as a Senior Manager Accounting and be part of something extraordinary!

We are a team of 6 creative inidviduals and are currently looking for our next colleague to complete our squad!

Your contribution:

• You will ensure fully accurate, compliant and timely bookkeeping and monthly reporting
• You will be driving implementation and continuous improvement of clear, structured and efficient accounting processes and related control including optimizing digitalization opportunities
• You will be working fully integrated in the accounting department of Breitling in Switzerland and closely working together with other business functions
• You will be responsible for bookkeeping and reporting for assigned companies (Swiss Code of Obligation and IFRS)
• You will perform general ledger and sub-ledger accounting
• You will perform monthly and annual closings, as well as checks and analysis
• You will prepare for and respond to external audit requirements
• You will have active contribution to financial planning process
• You will be technically advising accountants

Do you think there is even more to discover in this role? You're right — apply today and learn more!

You will fit well to our squad if:

• You have at least 5 years of work experience in accounting, ideally in the watch or in another manufacturing industry
• You speak fluent English as well as French or German
• You have experience in introducing and consistently maintaining structured and efficient accounting processes and related controls
• You have experience in monthly and annual closing and reporting
• You have experience in technically advising accountants is an asset
• You have experience in digitalization of accounting processes is an asset
• You have strong analytical and conceptual competence
• You have precise and result-driven working attitude
• You have ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects and tasks simultaneously
• You have good knowledge of Swiss Code of Obligation accounting rules
• You have good knowledge of IFRS
• You are excellent in SAP FI and CO, and have good knowledge in SAP SD and MM
• You are excellent in Excel and have good knowledge in other MS office applications
• You are a Certified Swiss accountant (eidg. Dipl. Buchhalter) or have similar education

We invite you to apply even if you do not meet all of these criteria.

At Breitling, we encourage everyone to bring true authenticity to work and contribute to our shared mission to redefine luxury. We prioritize the well-being of our employees by fostering an environment of diversity, equity and inclusion, where every voice is heard and valued.

We believe that happy, healthy employees are the key to success, which is why we offer competitive benefits, including:

• Remote working (depending on position requirements)
• Watch to wear / watch to buy program
• Referral program
• Maternity leave (17 to 19 weeks)
• Culture of feedback

Want to take on this mission and join our team? Apply now!

We value diversity and are committed to fostering an inclusive environment that reflects the excellence and refinement that define our brand. We welcome applications from all backgrounds, regardless of race, gender, age, sexual orientation, disability, or any other protected characteristic.We invite candidates from all walks of life to share their applications to join our Squad, where inclusion is at the heart of our vision of elegance and prestige.

Please note that the use of protective equipment is required for certain roles to maintain the highest standards of safety and precision during operations in our workshops.