Corporate Controller

Posted 3 days 14 hours ago by Robert Walters Switzerland

Permanent
Not Specified
Other
Zürich, Zürich, Switzerland
Job Description
Key Responsibilities

As Corporate Controller, you will oversee complex international financial operations. Your responsibilities include managing group-wide reporting cycles, analysing variances, supporting investor communications, and contributing to strategic business initiatives. You'll uphold IFRS standards and continually improve consolidation and reporting processes, working closely with regional teams.

  • Lead the full reporting and forecasting cycle across all business units

  • Analyse variances between actuals, budgets, and forecasts in coordination with local teams

  • Review and challenge local forecasts to ensure accuracy and promote continuous improvement

  • Support cross-functional projects driving organisational growth and transformation

  • Manage monthly group reporting for consolidated and parent company accounts

  • Prepare annual and interim financial statements in full compliance with IFRS

  • Maintain accounting policies and draft technical papers for standard changes

  • Oversee consolidation processes and improve reporting systems and controls

  • Coordinate with external auditors during audits and reviews

Your Profile

You bring extensive experience from both a Big 4 audit firm and a large international company, with deep knowledge of IFRS compliance and group consolidation. You work precisely under pressure, navigate ambiguity with ease, and communicate effectively across cultures.

  • CPA qualification with strong expertise in accounting principles and best practices

  • +- 10 years of experience in audit and international corporate finance

  • Up-to-date IFRS knowledge and interest in ongoing global reporting developments

  • Proficiency with Excel and databases for complex data analysis

  • Excellent communication skills for interacting with global internal and external stakeholders

  • Fluent in English with cross-cultural awareness

  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a pragmatic approach to prioritisation

  • Independent yet collaborative, with a hands-on, flexible, and improvement-driven mindset

What's Next

Ready to take your finance career to the next level in a dynamic international setting? Apply today - we're excited to connect with professionals ready to make an impact.

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