Head of Accounting

About the job

Do you want to support people while driving strategic financial topics forward? Do you value responsibility and short decision-making paths? Then this could be your next challenge!

On behalf of our client, an established service company in the Thun region, we are looking by arrangement for a Head of Accounting 80-100%. The company is one of the best-known Swiss brands and uniquely combines tradition, quality and innovation. Employees benefit from a modern and appreciative working environment that promotes long-term thinking, team spirit and personal development. Attractive additional benefits, diverse perspectives and the opportunity to actively contribute to the future of a traditional company make the company a particularly attractive employer.

Your tasks with the new employer

• In this role, you take overall responsibility for financial accounting and lead an existing team both professionally and personally
• The preparation of semi-annual and annual financial statements as well as the consolidated accounts of several companies is within your area of responsibility
• You ensure compliance with legal and regulatory requirements in the areas of accounting, taxes and VAT and work closely with external auditors
• You actively shape budgeting, financial planning as well as the further development and digitalisation of financial processes

You offer your new employer

• A higher education in business administration, finance and accounting or accounting and controlling forms the professional basis for this position
• You bring at least five years of professional experience in finance and accounting as well as initial leadership experience
• Very good German and English skills as well as confident handling of Microsoft Office are required; experience with Abacus is an advantage
• A motivating and appreciative personality with analytical thinking skills, a structured way of working and a strong affinity for processes and digital solutions completes your profile

You can also look forward to the following benefits

• Modern working conditions with at least five weeks of holiday and additional days off support a balanced work-life balance
• Individual training opportunities and attractive development prospects promote your professional and personal development
• Extensive social benefits as well as an above-average pension solution offer you long-term security
• Various discounts and attractive additional benefits also provide numerous advantages outside of work

Have we aroused your interest? Then apply today!