Senior Accountant (m/f/d) – Neuendorf

About the role

H&M is looking for a Senior Accountant to join its Accounting team in Neuendorf, Switzerland, supporting the Austrian market as part of the Regional Accounting Hub. You will make sure that financial operations are well managed, compliant and transparent, in line with H&M Group policies and local regulations. The position is full-time, at 38.5 hours per week.

Key responsibilities

• Ensure accurate and timely completion of financial statements in Austria, keeping up to date with IFRS and local regulations.
• Oversee statutory, tax and customs audits together with internal and external stakeholders.
• Ensure the implementation and effectiveness of Internal Controls over Financial Reporting (ICFR).
• Prepare and submit local statistical reports and other legally required filings on time.
• Monitor service delivery from the Shared Service Center and act as a trusted business partner for regional stakeholders.
• Drive continuous improvement by identifying process efficiencies and implementing best practices.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance (a master's degree is an advantage).
• 8-12 years of accounting experience, preferably in retail or FMCG.
• Experience in multi-country accounting environments or regional setups, and with shared service delivery models.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to explain complex financial matters to non-financial stakeholders.
• German and English, written and spoken.
• Experience with Austrian accounting legislation, statutory reporting and tax requirements is a strong advantage.

Required skills

• Strong knowledge of IFRS.
• Proficiency in accounting systems, preferably SAP and Trintech Cadency.
• Analytical skills and business acumen to identify and manage risks and opportunities.

What we offer

• Onboarding plan and ongoing support for professional and personal development.
• Feedback culture and internal training.
• 38.5-hour work week, 5 weeks holiday plus an extra week after the 50th birthday.
• 13 salaries a year, 25% staff discount and overtime compensation.
• Paid paternity leave of 4 weeks and maternity/adoption leave of 16 weeks, plus 4 extra weeks after 5 years of employment.
• Bonus after 10 years of employment and the HIP seniority bonus programme after 5 years.
• Movis, an external free consultancy for personal and private concerns.