About this role
Responsibilities
• Lead Financial Governance across the Group and ensure compliance with accounting policies, reporting standards, and governance requirements. • Own and maintain Group accounting policies, procedures, and the Accounting & Reporting Manual. • Act as the subject matter expert for IFRS, Swiss GAAP FER, and complex technical accounting matters. • Monitor regulatory developments and coordinate the implementation of new accounting and reporting requirements. • Lead the assessment of complex transactions, including acquisitions, divestitures, restructurings, and financing arrangements. • Oversee impairment testing, significant accounting judgments, estimates, and accounting position papers. • Partner with finance teams, auditors, and key stakeholders to ensure consistent application of accounting policies and successful audit execution. • Drive continuous audit and financial governance improvements through data analytics, SAP Analytics Cloud (SAC) dashboards, user training, and reporting insights.
Requirements
• University degree in Finance, Business Management, Business Administration, or a related field. • Swiss CPA qualification is required. • Minimum five years of experience in Group Finance, Financial Governance, Audit, or Accounting within a complex corporate environment. • Deep understanding of financial governance principles, internal controls, and valuation methodologies. • Profound practical knowledge of International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) and Swiss GAAP FER. • Experience with SAP ERP (S/4HANA and/or ECC); experience with OneStream is beneficial. • Proven ability to work effectively across functions, build strong stakeholder relationships, and successfully drive initiatives through implementation. • Excellent command of written and spoken English is required.