Chief Accountant

• Swiss and IFRS standards accounting
  
  • Driving ERP migration and process improvements

About Our Client

Our client is a Geneva-based FMCG international player.

Job Description

The Chief Accountant will be asked to do the following:

- Coordinate and supervise monthly closing and all general ledger accounts (Swiss/IFRS standars), as well as monthly accounting reviews and reconciliations and taw regulations.

- Prepare and record closing entries (payroll, leasing IFRS 16, fixed assets, provisions, prepaid expenses)

- Manage VAT returns and corporate income tax declarations

- Deliver ad hoc financial analyses and reportings

- Maintain and update master files and approval matrix

- Propose and implement process improvements

The Successful Applicant

The candidates for the Chief Accountant should present the following:*

- Higher education in Accounting or Master's degree (major in Accounting and/or Finance)

- 5+ years of experience in general accounting and taxation (VAT, corporate tax), with GL responsibilities in an international environment

- Strong knowledge of accounting standards (IFRS and Swiss GAAP)

- Advanced proficiency in Excel and Office suite, experience on Microsoft Dynamics preferred

- English and French mandatory

- Team spirit, excellent communication skills, dedication

What's on Offer

An opportunity to lead multi-entity accounting and contribute to a strategic transformation within an international, dynamic company.

Quote job ref

JN-122025-6895090

Job Function

Accounting, Audit & Advisory, Tax and Treasury

Specialisation

Accountant/Bookkeeper

Industry

FMCG (Fast Moving Consumer Goods)

Location

Geneva

Contract Type

Permanent

Job Reference

JN-122025-6895090