1. Monitoring and reporting on timeliness and accuracy of affiliates’ financial submissions
2. Supporting affiliates and regional finance teams with questions and requests during data submissions and consolidation of data
3. Responsible for the full consolidation Process including Top Consolidation adjustments
4. Managing IC stock elimination process, being responsible for the Annual Review of margins and updates throughout the year
5. Accounting checks performance on month-end closing activities to ensure compliance with the standards and internal reporting rules
6. Participation in preparation and review of mid-year and Annual Financial Statements, including relationships with the external auditors
7. Supporting on drafting Accounting Policies as per Swiss Gaap requirements
8. Acting as Deputy Accounting Manager of the holding entity as required
9. Undertake tasks/projects upon request, i.e. new software implementation support, contribution process automation project, internal processes’ documentation etc.
10. The function also includes a Tax accountant role and is responsible for Effective Tax Rate reconciliation performed on a quarterly basis and annual preparation of Tax Memo related to Tax Losses
11. 4-6 years work experience in an environment preferably within a medium to large international company with a matrix business structure
12. Proven experience in financial consolidation, reporting, or a similar role within a corporate environment
13. Experience in managing medium size projects
14. Experience of preparing and delivering presentations to middle management
15. Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
16. Strong understanding of financial systems and consolidation tools, with experience in implementation and process optimization
17. Ability to multi-task, to stand up to pressure and meet tight deadlines
18. Ability to use sound judgement, discretion and professional integrity
19. Ability to work independently and prioritize tasks
20. Good communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively with internal and external customers at all levels
21. Demonstrated proficiency with MS office
22. Analytical Thinking
23. Attention to Detail
24. Problem Solving & results oriented
25. Risk Analysis
26. Continuous Improvement
27. Adapting & Responding to Change
28. Information Gathering & Processing
29. Creating & Innovating
30. University Degree in Economics or equivalent
31. Fluency in English and in French
For more than 130 years, and over 50 countries, BOBST has always been at the forefront of innovation and we want to accelerate connectivity, digitalization, automation and sustainability to make packaging better than ever.
BOBST is one of the world’s leading suppliers of equipment and services to packaging and label manufacturers in the folding carton, corrugated board and flexible materials industries. Join our highly qualified staff and together, let’s shape the future of the packaging world.