Finance & Accounting Manager

About the role

As Finance & Accounting Manager you will lead the finance function of MSC Group's Swiss Head Office. You will ensure accurate financial reporting, strong internal controls and compliance with Swiss regulations while supporting the broader Group.

Key responsibilities

• Manage the full accounting cycle for the Swiss Head Office, including general ledger, AP, AR, accruals and reconciliations.
• Lead a small finance team of AR/AP and reporting specialists, ensuring timely delivery of accounting and reporting tasks.
• Oversee month‑end and year‑end closing, preparing financial statements and reporting packages.
• Ensure compliance with Swiss GAAP, IFRS, tax regulations and Group accounting policies.
• Prepare and review VAT returns, corporate income tax filings, withholding tax declarations and other statutory filings.
• Coordinate with external tax advisors and auditors to complete statutory audits and tax submissions.
• Supervise treasury and cash‑management activities, including bank reconciliations, payments and cash‑flow monitoring.
• Prepare budgets, forecasts and financial analyses for management and Group reporting.
• Monitor intercompany transactions, recharge processes and transfer‑pricing documentation.
• Maintain accurate accounting records with proper supporting documentation.
• Ensure adherence to internal controls, approval workflows and the Group’s delegation of authority framework.
• Drive continuous improvement of finance processes, reporting quality and automation initiatives.
• Support the CFO with ad‑hoc financial analysis, reporting requests and finance‑related projects.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics or a related field.
• Professional accounting qualification (e.g., Swiss Certified Expert, ACCA, CPA) is an advantage.
• 5–8 years of experience in accounting, finance, tax or audit, preferably in an international environment.
• Strong knowledge of Swiss accounting, VAT, tax and statutory reporting requirements.

Required skills

• Knowledge of Swiss GAAP and IFRS reporting standards.
• Experience with VAT, corporate income tax and withholding tax filings.
• Treasury and cash‑management expertise.
• Budgeting, forecasting and financial analysis capabilities.
• Understanding of intercompany transactions, transfer‑pricing documentation and internal controls.
• Ability to drive process improvement and automation initiatives.