Descriptif
We are currently looking on behalf of one of our important clients for a Head of Group Accounting – Medical Device Sector (German Speaking). The role is a permanent position based in Bern Canton & comes with some office flexibility.
Your Role :
- Responsible for external reporting in accordance with Swiss GAAP FER (half-year and annual financial statements) for a listed company
- Further development and provision of monthly and quarterly reports for the attention of the Group's Executive Board and Board of Directors
- Responsible for the consolidation process
- Standard-setter and point of contact for accounting issues throughout the Group
- Define, maintain and ensure compliance with the Financial Guidelines (Accounting, ICS) as well as possible collaboration on other financial topics of the Group (Treasury, Internal Audit, M&A)
- Preparation of ad-hoc evaluations and analyses
- Participation in sustainable improvement and digitization of financial processes
- Responsibility for tax issues at group level (e.g. transfer pricing)
- Leadership of the Group Accounting Team
- Contact person for group auditors
- Participation in group projects
- Collaboration in non-financial reporting
Your Skills :
At least 7 years of overall relevant professional experience including at least 3 years in Group Accounting or Auditing.Skilled & experienced in external reporting in accordance with Swiss GAAP FER (half-year & annual financial statements) for a listed company.Preferably experienced in Large Global International companies.Ideally skilled & experienced in Leading Teams.Any knowledge of BI tools & / or consolidation software (e.g. Cognos) is considered advantageous.Your Profile :
Completed relevant University Degree in the areas of Auditing, Accounting & Controlling or similar.Open-minded, analytical, well-structured, self-motivated, goal-oriented & a team player.Fluent English & business proficient German language skills are a mandatory requirements.