About Our Client
Our customer, a leading consumer goods company, is looking for a Senior Financial Accountant to join its finance team. With over a century of history and a commitment to innovation, the company serves a diverse customer base across retail, hospitality, and wholesale channels.
Job Description
* Comprehensive Accounting: Take on a balanced mix of hands-on accounting tasks, reconciliations, and financial oversight.
* Full Accounting for a Subsidiary: Independently manage the complete bookkeeping, including payroll, for a subsidiary in collaboration with a colleague. Ensure accurate monthly and annual financial closings.
* Financial Oversight: Provide financial reporting, budgeting, and forecasting support for smaller entities within the group.
* Experience with Swiss OR is required, experience with Swiss GAAP FER and/or IFRS a strong plus
* Accounts Payable Monitoring: Oversee the accounts payable processes for larger entities in close coordination with Shared Service Centers. While not handling invoice booking directly, you will ensure process accuracy, support business operations, and drive quality improvements.
* Master Data Management: Act as a deputy for maintaining accounts payable master data.
The Successful Applicant
* Experience: At least 5 years of practical experience in financial accounting or fiduciary services, with a strong grasp of business processes and financial workflows.
* Fluent in German and English, written and oral.
* Ideally completed finance-related training or certification (e.g., Swiss Certified Specialist in Finance and Accounting).
* Technical Skills: Proficiency in Microsoft Office and SAP.
* Open-minded, eager to learn, and proactive in tackling new challenges.
What's on Offer
* A dynamic and innovative work environment.
* Engage with teams across different regions and business units.
* A modern and inspiring office location with a strong company culture.