Manager, Group Accounting & Reporting — Barry Callebaut
- Location
- Zurich
- Contract
- full-time
- Posted
- 19 days ago
Role overview
The role of Manager Group Accounting and Reporting (GAR) plays a crucial role in ensuring high‑quality financial reporting, technical accounting compliance, and consistent application of IFRS across the Group. The role strengthens the integrity of consolidated financial information, drives alignment of accounting practices globally, and provide expert guidance on complex accounting matters. This position partners closely with regional finance teams, the Group consolidation function, and cross‑functional stakeholders to deliver accurate reporting, strong governance, and continuous improvement of Group‑wide accounting processes.
- Act as the Group’s IFRS technical expert, supporting regional and local teams on complex accounting topics and new standards
- Specific focus on financial instruments, fair valuation and hedge accounting: IFRS compliance, systems and processes
- Prepare robust accounting documentation, policies and position papers for complex transactions and significant accounting areas
- Develop and maintain Group accounting policies, reporting guidelines, and best practices to ensure consistent application across entities
- Partner with the Group consolidation team to ensure a smooth, timely, and accurate period close
- Build and maintain a strong internal network across regions and functions (FP&A, Tax, Treasury, Legal) to support Group‑wide initiatives
- Support transformation initiatives, system enhancements, and process optimization projects within Group Finance
- Provide high‑quality internal reporting and analytical insights on consolidated results to senior management
- Contribute to the preparation of external disclosures for the Annual Report, Half‑Year Report, and other regulatory filings
- Key Responsibilities Include
- Act as the Group’s IFRS technical expert, supporting regional and local teams on complex accounting topics and new standards
Main responsibilities
- Key Responsibilities Include
- Act as the Group’s IFRS technical expert, supporting regional and local teams on complex accounting topics and new standards
- Specific focus on financial instruments, fair valuation and hedge accounting: IFRS compliance, systems and processes
- Prepare robust accounting documentation, policies and position papers for complex transactions and significant accounting areas
Application process
- The role of Manager Group Accounting and Reporting (GAR) plays a crucial role in ensuring high‑quality financial reporting, technical accounting compliance, and consistent application of IFRS across the Group.
- The role strengthens the integrity of consolidated financial information, drives alignment of accounting practices globally, and provide expert guidance on complex accounting matters.
- This position partners closely with regional finance teams, the Group consolidation function, and cross‑functional stakeholders to deliver accurate reporting, strong governance, and continuous improvement of Group‑wide accounting processes.
- Develop and maintain Group accounting policies, reporting guidelines, and best practices to ensure consistent application across entities
- Partner with the Group consolidation team to ensure a smooth, timely, and accurate period close
- Build and maintain a strong internal network across regions and functions (FP&A, Tax, Treasury, Legal) to support Group‑wide initiatives
- Support transformation initiatives, system enhancements, and process optimization projects within Group Finance
- Provide high‑quality internal reporting and analytical insights on consolidated results to senior management
Additional details
- Monitor emerging IFRS developments and assess their impact on the Group
Notes and original content
- About the role
Questions about this listing
What salary does Barry Callebaut offer for this role?
Barry Callebaut lists CHF 101'500 - 154'000 gross per year for this position in Zurich. This is the salary published in the original listing (or, when the employer omits a figure, a realistic estimate for the role and sector) — the calculator on this site converts it to your actual net take-home once cross-border tax and social contributions are applied.
Is this a full-time role, and what type of contract does Barry Callebaut offer?
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