Beschreibung
For our life-science client based in Fribourg, Switzerland, we are looking for a:R2P ACCOUNTANT
Major Accountabilities:
Accounting & Reporting:
* Accountability for coordination of the monthly close process & general ledger accounting activities, including accruals, provisions, royalties, scientific office expense review, etc.
* Leading role in timely submission of financial information including general ledger & FCRS.
* Coordination stakeholders to ensure accurate financial data (Local Finance organization, NVS Consolidation and Reporting team, Group treasury, Supply Chain, etc.)
* Full balance sheet accounts reconciliations and balance sheet reviews with local and divisional stakeholders as well as ensure timely cleanup of overdue items.
* Prepare of additional external reporting requirements such as Swiss National Bank statistics
* Preparation and processing of General Ledger transactions
Compliance and Internal Control:
* Maintain a "strong and no exception" control environment
* Assist with specific tax, compliance and audit reporting processes and for the entity, providing necessary data to internal and external authorities, and acting as a FSC point of contact for stakeholders for questions about reporting and/or compliance processes or results
* Ensure compliance
* Setup/maintenance of the local chart of accounts/master data and cost center hierarchy in the ERP systems SAP/JDE in collaboration with the affiliate and the GL Manager.
* Support finance related process changes to achieve best practice by proactively identifying gaps to standards, initiating and formulating change projects with IT and Finance management
Education (minimum/desirable):
Accounting/ Economics diploma or degree.
Experience: + 5 or more years of experience in similar role, knowledge and practice of IFRS, knowledge of local tax (Income tax), knowledge of SAP/JDE, good communication skills
Languages: Fluent in English (and local language), both written and spoken
Michael Bailey International is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.