Job Summary:
The Legal Entity Chief Accountant will be responsible for managing the financial operations of Hauterive, including preparing local statutory financial statements, managing financial records, and ensuring accurate reflection of financial and operational data. The ideal candidate should have a long-term vision and be willing to take on a leadership role in the development of the European Financial Shared Services Center.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Cooperate with the parent company's Financial Shared Service Centre for timely reporting and consolidation.
2. Prepare local statutory financial statements and manage financial records.
3. Assist in building the subsidiary's internal control system according to HQ guidelines.
4. Monitor and analyze budget execution, analyze issues, and suggest improvements.
5. Handle tax filings, audits, and maintain relationships with banks and government agencies.
6. Focus on liquidity and risk management, ensuring proper cost controls and management of income & expenses.
7. Support the development and execution of the BU's annual budget and rolling forecasts.
8. Analyze costs, gross profit, and profitability based on SSC support.
9. Act as a liaison between business units and HQ, ensuring smooth communication of financial data.
Requirements:
1. Bachelor degree or above in accounting or finance related majors.
2. More than 8 years of accounting experience including 5+ years of manufacturing costing experience.
3. Proficiently use Microsoft office and familiar with SAP.
4. Familiar with relative local laws and tax regulations of Switzerland.
5. Familiar with IFRS and Swiss GAAP.
6. Federal diploma in Finance and accounting or equivalent certifications preferred.
7. Strong communications and coordination skills.