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Sr Manager, Accounting & Reporting(m/w/x)

Zürich
Full-timeOn-siteManagement

Leading monthly AFINAN and statutory financial statements for a global chocolate and cocoa product manufacturer. 5+ years senior financial management experience with external audit management required. Global financial compliance environment, IFRS and Swiss GAAP focus.

Requirements

  • Minimum 5 years in senior accounting or reporting
  • External audit management and complex query resolution
  • Strong knowledge of tax compliance, including indirect tax
  • Expertise in internal control and governance frameworks
  • Balance sheet reviews and financial analysis experience
  • Effective collaboration with cross-functional teams and leadership
  • Continuous improvement and process enhancement track record
  • Advantageous project management experience
  • Mandatory Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related; CPA or equivalent
  • Extensive financial accounting/reporting experience, IFRS and Swiss GAAP expertise
  • External audit management and tax regulation compliance track record
  • Experience in matrix organization, multinational environment
  • Excellent analytical skills, attention to detail, complex financial data interpretation
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills
  • Mandatory fluency in German and English (written/spoken)
  • Leadership experience: motivating, developing, empowering teams

Tasks

  • Lead end-to-end preparation and sign-off of monthly AFINAN reporting.
  • Lead end-to-end preparation and sign-off of statutory reporting.
  • Ensure IFRS, Swiss GAAP, and Group Accounting policy compliance.
  • Provide guidance on complex accounting matters.
  • Provide guidance on accounting disclosures.
  • Provide guidance on financial governance.
  • Coordinate and lead the external audit process.
  • Ensure efficient planning of external audits.
  • Ensure high-quality audit documentation.
  • Resolve audit queries timely.
  • Maintain strong relationships with auditors and Group Accounting.
  • Oversee direct tax compliance.
  • Proactively identify tax risks.
  • Collaborate with Group Tax on complex topics.
  • Ensure robust internal controls.
  • Monitor compliance of internal controls.
  • Drive remediation of control issues.
  • Lead automation and governance improvements in accounting.
  • Conduct regular reviews of balance sheet integrity.
  • Ensure accuracy and completeness of the balance sheet.
  • Partner with FP&A, Finance Business Partners, Corporate Services, and Group Accounting.
  • Align accounting outcomes with business and strategic priorities.
  • Provide accounting leadership for investment valuations.
  • Provide accounting leadership for business cases.
  • Provide accounting leadership for capital funding requirements.
  • Ensure accurate modelling and adherence to Group standards.
  • Drive continuous improvement, standardization, and digitalization initiatives.
  • Lead cross-functional projects.
  • Support system enhancements.
  • Lead, coach, and develop the accounting team.
  • Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous learning.
  • Ensure strong succession planning.

Work Experience

  • 5 years

Education

  • Bachelor's degree

Languages

  • GermanBusiness Fluent
  • EnglishBusiness Fluent
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