Head of Group Accounting

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.

If you're ready to take your career to the next level, apply today to discuss this opportunity.