Head Of Accounting Switzerland

In this role you will be a vital member of Accelleron Switzerland Finance team based in Baden. You will lead the Swiss based accounting team and provide key services to the business, by ensuring accurate accounting of all related transactions for two holding companies and one principal company. Reporting to the Head of Finance Switzerland, you will drive the future development of the headquarter accounting function.

Join our great team to support and influence Accelleron s journey with your expertise!

Your responsibilities:

• Supervise a team of 9 accountants, ensure the personal skill development & regular performance review for the team.

• Oversee resp. being part of preparation of statutory financial statements for inclusion in timely filings with regulatory agencies.

• Ensure transparency in financial reporting incl. coordinating & reviewing internal controls for all accounting fields.

• Lead focused on the complete, accurate, and timely completion of monthly accounting activities for three Swiss entities, incl. coordination of ad hoc work assignments. It includes local unit as well as headquarter accounting topics.

• Ensure compliance with internal guidelines and procedures as well as external regulatory requirements, provides accounting guidance for Switzerland and input to the Global R2R lead.

• Act as lead for the accounting workstream during the S4 Hana implementation project. Drive the change management and seek for best practice implementation.

• Effectively communicate & closely collaborate with various stakeholders like auditors, management, and local / global finance teams.

• Drive the implementation of best practice and continuous optimization of relevant processes and cross-finance function topics.

Your background:

• University degree in Business Administration or Accounting.

• More than 10 years of professional experience in Financial Accounting function of a global company in combination with a team lead role.

• Excellent knowledge of Accounting Standards (USGAAP / Swiss GAAP FER) and in the field of General Accounting. Management Accounting know-how is a plus.

• Good SAP R3, S4 Hana, Teams, Outlook and Microsoft Excel / Power Point know-how.

• Experienced in software implementation projects.

• Fully committed to deadlines.

• Recognized as a strong team player and appreciated for collaboration and business partnering skills, with excellent business acumen.

• Strong financial and analytical skills, with drive to optimize existing structures & processes.

• Ability to navigate complex financial topics and translate results into recommendations for senior leadership.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills in German & English.

Your benefits:

• Canteen.

• Childcare.

• Modern office, smart working.

• Flexible working model.

• Attractive holiday plan.

• Remote work policy.

• Employee assistance program.

We look forward to receiving your application. If you want to discover more about Accelleron, take another look at our website .

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