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

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.