Director Accounting & Tax

Have you ever dreamed of influencing business decisions? Are you always seeking for the most efficient solution and bringing it to life? Well, we are looking for talented people who share our interests and values. If that sounds like you, come and join our Finance Department.

Your mission

As a Director Accounting & Tax, you will be in charge of leading Finance and Accounting operations for the group. The Director Accounting & Tax reports directly to the CFO, and regularly interacts with the CEO, the Management Board and Group shareholders.

Your responsibilities

• Monitor the day-to-day financial operations within the company
• Ensure compliance with accounting policies, company policies and processes, financial debt covenants and regulatory requirements
• Supervise monthly, quarterly and full year financial closings
• Supervise and support the production of quarterly IFRS consolidated financial statements, as well as annual statutory accounts
• Manage the annual audit for the company
• Lead specific accounting IFRS projects including the adoption of new accounting standards or new requirements, the treatment of complex transactions or operations
• Participate in strategic projects and financing operations
• Manage tax operations and tax compliance
• Oversee and maintain a proper internal control system
• Lead, develop and manage the accounting team by communicating job expectations as well as planning, monitoring and appraising job results

What you bring

• 10+ years of hands-on and strategic experience in financial accounting, auditing or financial services
• Experience in big 4 or/and in a similar role
• Strong knowledge of consolidation, IFRS and Swiss Code of Obligations.
• Knowledge of Swiss tax requirements is a plus
• Strong knowledge in SAP and Microsoft Excel
• Fluency in French and English
• Excellent business judgment and decision-making skills
• Result orientation - excellent analytical, reasoning, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work and thrive in a fast-paced environment
• Proactive and collaborative team player and project management skills, with ability to bring projects to timely completion. Experience in building teams and working in a constant growth and dynamic environment

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What we offer

• An exciting and dynamic environment with a unique start-up corporate culture where proactivity and personal commitment are highly valued 
• 5-6 weeks of holiday
• Diverse and several fringe benefits

Have we sparked your interest? Then we definitely would like to get to know you. Please apply to us online (we only consider online applications).