Head of Accounting

About the job

• Personnel and professional leadership of the accounting team
• Responsibility for the proper accounting of several companies within the Brack.Alltron Group
• Ensuring correct and timely financial statements according to OR as well as consolidation according to Swiss GAAP FER
• Responsibility for tax matters including correct handling of VAT
• Central contact person for auditors, tax advisors, and authorities
• Management of liquidity situation and communication with banks
• Ensuring and further developing the internal control system (ICS)
• Further development of the accounting function, especially in the area of consolidation and asset accounting
• Optimization and digitization of processes and structures within the area of responsibility as well as close cooperation with controlling

• Several years of experience in a comparable accounting or finance leadership role
• Closing expertise. That is, solid experience in preparing financial statements according to OR and Swiss GAAP FER
• Proficient in Swiss tax law and consolidation
• Leadership experience as well as the ability to develop and motivate teams
• Education or further training in finance and accounting (e.g., FH, university, or auditing)
• High IT affinity and good process understanding in a trading company environment
• Structured, pragmatic, and solution-oriented working style
• High integrity, independence, and sense of responsibility
• Very good communication skills at various hierarchical levels
• Experience with Navision is an advantage

• Discounts: Attractive discounts in the Brack online shop as well as lunch discounts and staff restaurants in Mägenwil and Willisau.
• Rest: At least 5 weeks of vacation, with the possibility of vacation purchase and unpaid leave.
• Development: Internal training in our own academy as well as financial participation in external further education.
• Family: 18 weeks of paid maternity leave with the possibility of extension and 4 weeks of paid paternity leave.
• Insurance: Above mandatory – 100% continued salary payment as well as full financing of daily sickness allowance insurance by the employer.
• Mobility: Free parking spaces, financial participation in public transport, and pool vehicles for business appointments.

• You create your profile in our career portal and apply directly online for the advertised position.
• You will immediately receive a confirmation of receipt and within a maximum of 10 working days you will receive feedback on the next steps.
• While you show us your patience, we take personal time to review your application and define the next steps.
• Your documents convince us, then we get to know each other via live video call or in a personal interview.
• The "match" is mutually confirmed. Then we go into the second interview round where you get to know your future workplace and the team.
• YES – we have chosen each other! The employment contract will be sent to you digitally and after signing the contract you will receive access to our internal communication channels and at the same time we prepare your onboarding process.