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 ensure that financial operations in Austria 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.
• Stay up to date on IFRS and local regulations to maintain high reporting standards.
• 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 experience in accounting, preferably in retail or FMCG.
• Experience in multi-country accounting environments or regional setups.
• Experience with shared service delivery models.
• German and English, written and spoken.
• Strong analytical skills, stakeholder management and adaptability.

Required skills

• Strong knowledge of IFRS.
• Accounting systems, preferably SAP and Trintech Cadency.
• Experience with Austrian accounting legislation, statutory reporting and tax requirements is a strong advantage.

What we offer

• 38.5-hour work week, 5 weeks holiday plus an extra week after the 50th birthday.
• 13 salaries a year and a 25% staff discount.
• Overtime compensation, paternity leave and maternity/adoption leave, and a bonus after 10 years.
• The HIP seniority bonus programme after 5 years of employment.
• Free external counselling through Movis.