Lindt & Sprüngli (International) AG | Online since: 04.04.2024
Reference number: 5950
Lindt & Sprüngli has been enchanting the world with chocolate for over 175 years. The traditional Swiss company with its roots in Zurich is a global leader in the premium chocolate sector. Today, Lindt &Sprüngli produces quality chocolates at its 12 factories in Europe and the USA. Its products are sold by 32 subsidiaries and regional offices, in around 500 of its own shops as well as via a network of more than 100 independent distributors around the globe and with more than 14,000 employees.
For our Headquarters in Kilchberg we are seeking a highly motivated and flexible Financial Accountant (50% work pensum), reporting to the Head of Accounting.
For our Headquarters in Kilchberg we are seeking a highly motivated and flexible Financial Accountant (50% work pensum), reporting to the Head of Accounting.
YOUR MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES WILL INCLUDE:
- Statutory and management (IFRS) accounts of the management company Lindt & Sprüngli Financière AG (general ledger, sub-ledger accounts payable)
- Booking of bank and general ledger transactions
- Monthly standard entries
- Reconciliation of balance sheet accounts
- Recording of finance results in group reporting software (Cognos)
- Tax filings, i.e. Swiss VAT
- Intercompany reconciliation on a quarterly base
- Conducting monthly closings of general ledger
- Year-end closing of sub-ledger and statutory and management acocunts
- Assist in the external audit (preparation before and support during audit)
- Supporting the preparation of forecasts and budget
- Assist in Corporate Treasury
- Daily and/or monthly reconciliation of outstanding transactions
YOUR PROFILE:
- Swiss certified accountant („Fachfrau/-mann Finanz- und Rechnungswesen (EFA)”)
- Experience in accounting, especially month-end and year-end closings - ideally in a holding accounting environment
- Strong knowledge of and experience with the accounting software ABACUS
- Knowledge of OR (code of obligation) and IFRS
- Knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Word
- Analytical, logical and conceptual capabilities
- Proactive thinking, solution-oriented work approach
- Good communication and collaboration skills
- Flexible, reliable, trustworthy and loyal
- Resilient, able to work under pressure
- High quality standards
- Excellent verbal and written skills in German and English
We offer a challenging position with interesting perspectives in an international and dynamic environment. If you are interested with the relevant skill set, please submit your cover letter and CV (incl. photo) online to Lindt & Sprüngli (International) AG, Mrs. S. Hippe, Group HR.
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