Finance & Accounting Manager

About the role

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

Key responsibilities

• Manage the full accounting cycle for the Swiss Head Office, including GL, AP, AR, accruals and reconciliations.
• Lead a small finance team of AR/AP and reporting specialists.
• 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 external tax advisors, auditors and ensure timely statutory audits.
• Handle treasury and cash‑management activities, including bank reconciliations 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 and enforce internal controls and delegation of authority.
• Drive continuous improvement of finance processes, reporting quality and automation initiatives.
• Support the CFO with ad‑hoc financial analysis and finance‑related projects.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics or related field.
• Professional accounting qualification (e.g., Swiss Certified Expert, ACCA, CPA) is a plus.
• 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.

Required skills

• Swiss GAAP and IFRS reporting standards.
• VAT, corporate income tax and withholding tax compliance.
• Accounting software and ERP systems (explicit tools not listed).
• Treasury and cash‑management processes.
• Budgeting, forecasting and financial analysis.
• Intercompany accounting and transfer‑pricing documentation.
• Internal controls and audit coordination.