Swatch Group · 3 days ago
Senior Technical Accountant
Swatch Group is an international group active in the design, manufacture and sale of finished watches and components. As a Senior Technical Accountant, you will ensure accurate financial reporting and compliance with U.S. GAAP and IFRS standards while managing day-to-day accounting operations and supporting multiple profit and cost centers.
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Responsibilities
Own the full accounting cycle for multiple profit centers, ensuring timely and accurate transaction processing and reporting
Lead technical accounting activities, including research and application of GAAP/IFRS for new transactions, accounting policies, and emerging standards
Prepare and review journal entries, accruals, and reconciliations for month-end and year-end close
Maintain accounting controls by reviewing, preparing, and recommending policies and procedures
Perform complex account analyses, including P&L and Balance Sheet roll-forwards, variance explanations, and trend analysis
Maintain and report on fixed assets, including depreciation schedules and impairment assessments
Support intercompany activities by ensuring accurate balances across entities and resolving discrepancies during close
Serve as a technical resource during audits, providing documentation and guidance on accounting treatments
Collaborate on special projects, including system enhancements, process automation, and technical accounting initiatives to assist the company in achieving its goals and objectives
Research and respond to inquiries from internal stakeholders, management, and external auditors
Drive continuous improvement in accounting processes and reporting accuracy
All other duties assigned by Management
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Accounting required; CPA or near-completion (finalist level) is required
5–8 years of experience in public accounting or corporate accounting with a strong technical focus
Deep knowledge of U.S. GAAP and IFRS
Experience with multiple profit and cost centers accounting and consolidation processes
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills
Attention to detail and accuracy
Strong learning ability and problem-solving skills
Proficiency in SAP and advanced Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUP, complex formulas)
Proficiency in all Microsoft Office applications
Strong time management skills and ability to be both effective and efficient in work
Benefits
Excellent health, dental and vision insurance (employee and dependents are eligible 1st of the month following 30 days; generous employer contribution)
Immediate participation in the 401(k) and 100% vested employer match after one year (maximum 4% employer match with 5% employee contribution)
Company paid life insurance and Long Term Disability
18 days of PTO per year, 1 Month PTO after 5 years
Special bucket of sick time per year extended paid time for medical, parental and military leave
Holiday pay
Voluntary FSA, STD, Accident/Hospital Indemnity insurance
Employee product discount
Company
Swatch Group
Swatch Group is a diversified multinational holding company active in the manufacture and sale of finished watches, jewelry, watch
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
unknown2020-06-12IPO
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