Supporting Senior Finance Manager in all operational tasks relating to Swiss principal company, holding companies based in Switzerland and Germany.

• Monitors the monthly-, quarterly- and yearly closing activities following IFRS rules of companies based in Switzerland and Germany.
• Ensures that accounting controls are adequate and functioning properly.
• Prepare Swiss statutory financials according to Swiss law (OR).
• Prepare tax returns of Swiss entities.
• Prepares VAT returns for Switzerland other EU countries.
• Participates actively to group finance projects together with the Senior Finance Manager.
• Reviews, recommends and implements improvements to accounting system, processes and procedures Supports with internal and external audit activities.
• Prepare Swiss National bank statistics.
• Act as contact party for Global Shared Service Centre.
• Any other tasks as per instructions of the Line Manager

Qualifications

The ideal candidate should have 3 to 5 years of progressive experience in general accounting in an international company.

Skills & Competencies

• Ability to work independently.

• Attention to details.

• Ability to meet tight timelines.

• Willingness to take initiative and ability to lean at a fast pace.

• Working in a multi-cultural and international environment.

Education

• Swiss certified specialist for finance and accounting (ACCA or equivalent degree).

• 3 to 5 years of experience in accounting function in international companies

• Fluent English & German

• Proven practical experience in Swiss GAAP (OR).

• Experience in Swiss VAT required

• Proficiency in MS Office applications especially MS Excel

• Hands on experience working with Accounting Systems

Working at Oriflame means working in a global company defined by a dynamic culture, meaningful work, and professional growth; this is what we offer our employees. As an employer we demand a lot of our people, but we also empower them to live up to their challenges, to have an entrepreneurial spirit and to deliver on our brand promise. And, importantly, we recognize their efforts and reward their achievements.