Head of Accounting & Consolidation
SHL Medical is a world-leading solution provider in the design, development, and manufacturing of advanced drug delivery systems with more than 5000 employees worldwide. Our customers include top pharmaceutical and biotech companies from around the globe that require innovative devices such as auto-injectors or pen injectors to effectively deliver their drugs. Headquartered in Switzerland since late 2018, with sites in Sweden, Taiwan, and the United States.
Job Overview
Are you interested to be part of a successful growth story and ready to take the challenge to support the Finance Excellence strategy? Are you motivated by pathing your way in a newly shaped role to support the Accounting & Consolidation Team members based locally and abroad next to supporting global standardization? Are you passionate about people development and driving efficiency? Are you excited by taking ownership, strong in execution and foster collaboration? Then, you should become part of our team in Zug and enjoy diversified working days in a unique setting of change, growth and opportunities.
We are looking for a highly motivated, flexible and hands-on personality with independent working style. In this role you will be reporting directly to the CFO and based in Zug/Switzerland.
Main Responsibilities
- Lead, mentor, coach and develop an international accounting team;
- Overseeing the timely and accurate accounting & consolidation of SHL Group;
- Ensure compliance with applicable accounting standards (Swiss GAAP FER and local GAAP) and company policies;
- Advise and coordinate with CFO in setting policies and procedures to ensure accurate, and timely reporting and accounting. Own Group accounting standards and policies and the Group-wide Accounting Manual;
- Champion Finance governance processes (in collaboration with regional teams);
- Assess current accounting operations and optimize it where needed incl ERP system, proactively identify opportunities for process improvement and execute on implementation;
- Ensure internal controls and robust processes that comply with Swiss Code of Obligations and the internal controls over financial reporting (“ICFR”);
- Prepare, review and analyze financial statements to ensure correctness and support and provide financial analyses;
- Supervise statutory audit of legal entities, ensure compliance and support SHL Group auditor requests;
- Support the CFO in projects (eg. M&A activities, strategic initiatives, etc.);
- Comply with federal, state, and local GAAP requirements by studying existing and new legislation, enforcing adherence to requirements, and advising management on needed actions;
- Develop staff by managing performance, setting goals, providing ongoing training, and maintaining strong employee relationships, drive performance;
- Support the definition and implementation of a Group wide Finance vision and strategy as member of the Global Finance Leadership Team;
- Team up with the other Accounting & Finance team members;
- Comfortable in performing as hoc analysis and projects as requested.
Minimum requirements:
- 10+ years progressive accounting expertise
- 6+ years of leadership experience in a multicultural international environment;
- Strong knowledge in accounting & reporting processes and standards (Swiss Gaap FER). Ability to link the compliance and accounting policies to the business needs;
- Solid know-how and experience in consolidation
- Leadership skills with a dedication to driving and achieving results;
- Ability to complete multiple tasks and projects within deadlines;
- Excellent verbal and written communication abilities across all level of an organization;
- Positive, “can-do” attitude, energetic leader, able to gather energy and build followership;
- Excellent problem-solving skills and solution-oriented mindset;
- Analytical mindset, critical thinking skills;
- Solid interpersonal skills with the ability to effectively interact;
- Comfortable working in a changing and dynamic environment, ability to gain trust and confidence at all levels in the organization;
- Technology savvy
- Ability to maintain a high degree of confidentiality;
- Being responsible, resilient and stress resistant;
- Fluent in English is a must
- Willingness to travel regularly to international sites
Preferred Requirements:
- Experience working in a manufacturing company
- Project Management Experience
- Experience in transformations
- Knowledge of accounting (SAP S4 Hana) and reporting software (Tagetik)
- Fluency in German
We Offer
- A company culture with Focus on Customer, Operate with Ethics and Integrity, Drive Simplicity, Learn and Improve, & Deliver Together.
- Modern working environment with state-of-the-art facilities and technologies
- Challenging assignments in a fast-growing and innovative industry
- Position in a dynamic, international team of highly skilled professionals
- Various opportunities for personal and professional development within a global organization
Interested in joining SHL Medical and in supporting us with your expertise and personality? Then we look forward to receiving your application including your CV, motivation letter, and all other relevant documents via directly to recruitCH@shl-group.com
Please note: For this position, we do not consider applications from recruitment agencies.