Regional Finance Controller / Director (WAF)

Redstone Search; Paris; Sur place; EUR 106 000 - 149 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

A leading company in the commodities sector is looking for a regional financial controller/director to join their team in Baar, Switzerland. This role involves financial reporting, budget management, and compliance with Swiss regulations. Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor's degree in Finance or Accounting, 5+ years of relevant experience, and fluency in both English and French.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years experience as a Financial Controller in agricultural trading.
• Fluent in English and French.
• Strong knowledge of IFRS and GAAP.

Responsabilités

• Prepare and analyze financial statements.
• Manage daily cash flow and optimize fund allocation.
• Oversee tax planning and statutory compliance.

Connaissances

Analytical

Result-oriented

Formation

Bachelor's degree in Finance or Accounting

Outils

ERP systems

Financial software packages

Description du poste

Redstone Commodity Search focus on offering 360° search solutions to the global commodities markets. With a competitive coverage of Trading Houses, Producers, Majors, Utilities, Merchants, Hedge Funds, Investment Banks and Brokerages; Redstone Commodity Search can confidently offer you an edge in today’s volatile market.Redstone Commodity Search are working with an international trading house looking to hire a regional financial controller / director to join the team in Baar, Switzerland.Key Responsibilities / Tasks

• Financial Reporting: Prepare and analyze financial statements, ensuring accuracy and compliance with international accounting standards.
• Budget Management: Collaborate in the development of annual budgets, monitor budget performance, and conduct variance analysis.
• Treasury Management: Manage daily cash flow, optimize fund allocation, and liaise with local banks for fund raising and related compliance.
• Tax and Compliance: Oversee tax planning, audits, and statutory compliance to ensure adherence to Swiss financial regulations.
• MIS Reporting: Provide management with insightful MIS reports related to financial performance, procurement, and other key metrics.
• Reports into CFO.

Key Qualifications / Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Finance or Accounting (CPA/ACCA preferred).
• Minimum of 5 years of experience as a Financial Controller in the agricultural trading or related industry.
• Proficiency in English (read/write/speak) and fluent in French (speak/read).
• Strong knowledge of IFRS and GAAP; familiarity with Swiss financial regulations.
• Experience with ERP systems and financial software packages.
• Analytical, result-oriented, and able to thrive in a multicultural and dynamic work environment.
• Must be located in Baar, Switzerland

For all positions based in Switzerland, Redstone Commodity Search works with their licensedSwisspartner Accurity GmbH. All candidate applications are handled in accordance withSwisslaw.