Head of Group Accounting – Medical Device Sector (German Speaking) - SEM

Head of Group Accounting – Medical Device Sector (German Speaking) - SEM

#18661861 | 09 July, 2024
Location
Bern Canton, Bern, Switzerland
Type of position
Permanent
Required years of experience
6 to 10 years
Required languages
Educational requirements
Required skills
Categories
Senior accountant
Description

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.