Job Detail
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Job ID 526451
Job Description
Lindt & Sprüngli has been enchanting the world with chocolate for over 180 years. As a global leader in the premium chocolate sector, the company looks back on a long-standing tradition with its origin in Zurich, Switzerland. Lindt & Sprüngli produces quality chocolates today at its 12 own production sites in Europe and the USA. They are sold by 38 subsidiaries and branch offices, as well as via a network of more than 100 independent distributors around the globe. In addition, Lindt & Sprüngli runs around 560 own shops. With around 15,000 employees, the Lindt & Sprüngli Group reported sales of CHF 5.47 billion in 2024.For our Headquarters in Kilchberg we are seeking a highly motivated and flexible Manager / Senior Manager Financial Reporting, reporting to the Head of Accounting & Tax.YOUR MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES WILL INCLUDE:
- Financial Reporting
- IFRS responsibility for the Lindt & Sprüngli Group
- Compiling finance section of semi‐annual and annual report in accordance with IFRS
- Leading the preparational tasks for the IFRS 18 implementation
- Collaboration with Group Auditor during interim and year-end audit
- Providing Group-wide accounting support & guidance, including regular update of the Finance Manual and training for finance teams of subsidiaries
- Following up on the latest developments of IFRS, including impact assessment and implementation
- Lindt Internal Control System (LICS): Overall responsibility and main point of contact for subsidiaries, including regular reviews and compliance checks as well as building a LICS community
- Maintenance and support of Leasing reporting tool (Tagetik)
- Establish strong business partnering at Group and local level
- Regular accounting review of selected subsidiaries / countries
YOUR PROFILE:
- University degree in finance or business economics
- Degree as a certified public accountant
- At least 5 years of work experience in the areas of external audit and/or finance & reporting are required
- Good knowledge in MS Office and ERP systems, knowledge in CCH Tagetik is an asset
- Self-driven, highly committed and results-oriented
- Very good communication and interpersonal skills
- Analytical and conceptual capabilities and good commercial understanding
- Excellent verbal and written skills in German and English
We offer a challenging position with interesting perspectives in an international and dynamic environment. If you are interested with the relevant skill set, please submit your cover letter and CV (incl. photo) online via our tool.
