Accounting Controller

Job Responsibilities:

• Monitor the quality of the BS and statement of income for the respective reporting entities in collaboration with the Business Navigators (Commercial and ISC), FP&A, Functional Controllers across various levels to ensure thorough oversight.

• Assume accountability for the timely and accurate monthly reporting from local units to the region/BU, ensuring adherence to high standards of reporting quality.

• Ensure strict compliance with IFRS, webFEM, as well as local statutory and fiscal regulations applicable to the relevant legal entities.

• Support the Statutory CoE in preparing financial statements.

• Collaborate with experts (pension, tax, internal and external auditors) to ensure that the RAC obtains the accurate and complete information to produce in a timely manner the correct information for reporting.

• Oversee internal control processes and systems, ensuring alignment with local legislation and organizational requirements.

• Drive the standardization of accounting processes and standards within the local finance organization and across the wider company, promoting efficiency and consistency.

Job Requirements:

• Accounting professional with min. 8 years of experience in accounting (experience in GL accounting is preferred) or in financial reporting.

• A Master's degree in Finance or Accounting ( ACCA or equivalent certification will be an asset).

• In depth knowledge in financial accounting (R2R/I2P/I2C/Tax processes, IFRS, local GAAP).

• Experience with local specific accounting and statutory requirements strongly preferred.

• Strong leadership skills.

• Hands on, proactive, able to work in a fast-paced matrix organization.

• Good analytical skills.

• Striving for continuous improvement of financial and transactional processes, as well as monthly closing and reporting processes.

• Experience with ERP/ HFM and Merlin (or willing to learn).

• Proficiency in English.

• French language knowledge is nice to have. 

We Offer:

• Dynamic work environment with a lot of room for growth and development.

• Opportunity to actively participate in process transformation.

• Attractive salary + attractive operational bonus.

• Extended medical package at Lux Med along with the dental package, life insurance and Multisport card.

• Learning Cafeteria (incl. Percipio).

• Well-being Workshops.

• Flexible work in a hybrid model.