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ASAP: Financial Accounting Manager DACH (m/w/d)

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We are seeking a hands-on Financial Accounting Manager to oversee accounting, statutory reporting, audit coordination, and finance operations across the DACH region. Acting as the key link between local stakeholders, external providers, and global finance teams, you will ensure business continuity, compliance, and high-quality financial reporting in a multinational environment.

Added 12/10/2026

  • Regional role for Switzerland, Germany & Austria
  • Hands-on role with strong visibility and stakeholder exposure

About Our Client

Our client is a well-established international consumer goods organisation with operations across multiple countries and a collaborative global finance structure. Due to a business-critical need, they are seeking an experienced accounting professional who can join quickly and provide ongoing support to both local and international finance teams. Start: ASAP, at least 6 month contract

Job Description

  • Own local finance and accounting activities across Switzerland, Germany, and Austria.
  • Coordinate and review statutory financial statements and management reporting.
  • Act as the primary finance contact for external auditors and regulatory bodies.
  • Support Swiss statutory audits and ongoing tax and customs-related reviews.
  • Liaise with third-party accounting providers responsible for local books and records.
  • Partner closely with global shared services teams on reporting and accounting matters.
  • Review financial results, balance sheet positions, and key accounting issues.
  • Ensure compliance with Swiss GAAP, US GAAP, tax regulations, and internal policies.
  • Support local tax enquiries, documentation requests, and regulatory submissions.
  • Drive process improvements and maintain a robust internal control environment.
  • Provide business support, financial analysis, and ad hoc reporting to headquarters.
  • Lead and develop a small local finance team.

The Successful Applicant

  • Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
  • Professional accounting qualification preferred (CPA, ACCA, ACA, CIMA, Expert Suisse or equivalent).
  • Minimum 5 years of experience in financial accounting, controllership, or reporting functions.
  • Strong knowledge of US GAAP and Swiss GAAP reporting requirements.
  • Experience coordinating statutory audits and working with external advisors.
  • Exposure to multinational environments and matrix organisations.
  • Strong understanding of tax, compliance, governance, and internal controls.
  • Experience working with shared service centres and outsourced accounting providers.
  • Advanced ERP knowledge, ideally including NetSuite.
  • Strong Excel and financial analysis capabilities.
  • Fluent German and English are mandatory.
  • Pragmatic, hands-on, detail-oriented professional with a proactive mindset.
  • Able to work independently while managing multiple stakeholders and priorities.

What's on Offer

  • Broad exposure across the DACH region
  • Close collaboration with global finance leadership
  • Opportunity to lead key audits and compliance activities
  • Diverse mix of accounting, reporting, and business partnering
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JN-102026-7123935

Job summary

Job Function
Accounting, Audit & Advisory, Tax and Treasury
Specialisation
Finance Manager
Industry
Retail
Where
Zug
Contract Type
Interim
Job Reference
JN-102026-7123935

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