Accounting Assistant - Ollon, Switzerland

Performance Management:

• Provide administrative support to management on policy implementation, operational advice, and assistance.

• Ensure proper understanding and application of financial procedures by the accounting team according to the company manual.

• Develop key relationships with department heads and executives for short- and long-term business support.

• Assist in developing and implementing corrective action plans following internal/external audits and operational reports.

• Promote understanding of financial impact within operational teams to drive performance.

• Promote and maximize the GOP Theoretical Flow Through concept in operations.

Financial Planning, Reporting, and Analysis:

• Assist in analyzing, interpreting, and communicating financial data to operations.

• Assist the CFO with monthly and annual account closings and balance sheet reconciliations.

• Support accounts payable and receivable (collections, cash registers) in daily operations, especially during peak seasons.

• Occasionally assist purchasing and goods receiving departments as needed (e.g., end-of-season inventories).

• Contribute to the preparation of the annual budget, investment budgets, and forecasts.

Compliance and Risk Management:

• Ensure financial reports comply with internal policies, the uniform chart of accounts, and contracts.

• Maintain and analyze balance sheet accounts, validate reconciliations.

• Guarantee availability of accurate financial and operational information and meet corporate deadlines.

• Ensure compliance with local tax laws and regulations affecting the company.

• Protect owners' interests in assets and operations.

• Manage the retention of contracts, leases, and financial legal documents, keep the list of critical deadlines up to date.

• Conduct regular operational risk assessments, maintain a risk register, prepare and monitor mitigation action plans.

• Ensure accurate incident tracking and reporting according to company protocol.

Internal Control, Policies, and Procedures:

• Have thorough knowledge of internal policies and procedures.

• Participate in regular supervision and audit of internal control systems.

• Ensure sufficient cash availability to meet operational needs.