Finance and Accounting Manager

Accounting and Finance Manager

Experis IT is Europe's leading IT recruitment agency. We are dedicated to connecting talented individuals with Business opportunities across a number of professional sectors, with IT being at the heart of our operations.

For one of our client an International School are we looking for an accounting and Finance Manager. This is a challenging contracting position starting in JANUARY 2018 UNTIL JUNE 2018 with extension possibilities.

TASKS
- Responsible for year-end closing, the preparation of Annual Financial Statements in line with Swiss law and the year-end statutory audit;
- In charge of controlling processes by preparing regular internal reports to aid the decision-making of other school departments and the school management;
- Supports the Director of Operations in the development and management of the annual budgeting and quarterly forecasting processes;
- Analysis of accounting records and timely elevation of issues when noted;
- Manages the cash collection process and monitors cash flow via the periodical preparation of cash flow statements and budgets;
- Internal Control System (ICS): develop, review and maintain accounting and reporting procedures to comply with internal control requirements;
- Prepares quarterly VAT returns;
- Identifies and recommends methods to improve financial and operational procedures;
- Trains, mentors and appraises members of the Finance Team (5 people of which 3 are in accounting and 2 are in purchasing);
- Ensures effective team work and communication between members of the Finance Team and the other departments of the school;
- Liaises with school staff (teachers, management, other departments) and external agencies as and where required;
- Participates in training, other learning activities and performance development as required;
- Carries out additional activities, as requested, in line with the general expectations of this job description.

REQUIREMENTS:

- Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Finance, Accounting, Business or a related subject area;
- Professional certification in Accounting (such as Swiss Experte in Rechnungslegung und Controlling, Diplomierter Wirtschaftsprüfer, ACCA, CPA etc.) strongly desired;
- Minimum 3 years of experience in a similar role, in charge of financial accounting while managing a small team;
- Proven success in providing effective leadership and staff development;
- Knowledge and experience with Swiss law and financial regulations including Internal Control Systems;
- Experience with financial accounting software is required (previous experience with SAGE 200 is advantageous);
- Demonstrated skills and previous experience in financial planning, process management, budget management and effective deployment of resources;
- Native/fluent tongue level German with business level English, both verbal and written;
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills including the ability to motivate, negotiate, influence and network;
- Detail-oriented with excellent analytical, organizational, time management and multi-tasking skills;
- Excellent ICT skills and a knowledge of their effective use to support business functions;
- Ability to understand, adapt and empathise with social and cultural diversity;
- Ability to maintain confidentiality, to exercise sound judgment and to work with tact and discretion;
- Demonstrated reliability in current position including an excellent attendance record;
- Must be free of physical limitations that would exclude performance of any of the above tasks;

LOCATION: Reinach

START DATE. 15.01.2018

If you are a result oriented Finance and Accounting Manager currently looking for a challenging new position that applies to your skills, then we look forward to receive your application!