Manager, Group Accounting & Reporting — Barry Callebaut

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About the role

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.

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
• 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
• Monitor emerging IFRS developments and assess their impact on the Group

About You

• Minimum 7 years in a professional accounting firm (Big 4 a plus) or multinational/listed company environment
• Exceptional knowledge of technical accounting under IFRS (formulating policy, drafting memos and compliance in practice)
• Expertise and experience in accounting for commodities and derivatives, fair valuation and hedge accounting
• Experience in a global team and external reporting for a listed (preferably SIX) entity
• Demonstrates very positive attitude in a dynamic, matrix and multi-country business environment
• Knowledge of SAP ERP and Group consolidation systems
• Advanced proficiency in Excel and standard business applications
• Applied data-driven mindset in leveraging BI tools for financial insights and reporting optimization
• Agent of change in technical, process and system implementation of fair valuation and hedge accounting policies and best practice
• Curiosity and intellectual agility to navigate complex accounting topics