Global Associate Director Financial Reporting & Accounting.(m​/w​/d

Job Description

Discover Bucherer

Bucherer stands worldwide for the highest quality in trading exclusive watches and fine jewellery. With a unique combination of tradition, innovation and masterful craftmanship, we have established ourselves as market leaders. At more than 100 locations, we inspire our discerning clientele every day. With passion and genuine hospitality, we create unforgettable customer experiences. Over 2,000 dedicated employees share on passion, the fascination for unique products and the art of creating special moments for our customers.

Your role with us

• Responsibility for the Bucherer Group’s consolidated financial reporting and consolidation (monthly and annually) in accordance with Swiss GAAP FER
• Ensuring the correct accounting treatment of complex business transactions (e.g. acquisitions, restructurings, valuations)
• Further development and implementation of group-wide accounting policies, financial statement requirements and system logic
• Definition and management of group-wide intercompany governance (guidelines, standards, cut-off rules)
• Monitoring the quality and completeness of intercompany reconciliations and supporting the national subsidiaries in the event of discrepancies
• Responsibility for the Group Closing Calendar and for standardised financial statement, documentation and disclosure requirements
• Management and coordination of Group financial statement audits (interim and annual financial statements)
• Further development and assurance of an effective internal control system (ICS) in collaboration with Internal Audit and IT
• Maintaining and further developing group-wide accounting and finance policies in consultation with Rolex
• Optimising the IT landscape and contributing to group-wide reporting and consolidation projects
• Responsibility for international tax reporting (including country-by-country reporting, BEPS)
• Coordinating tax planning, compliance and transfer pricing documentation in collaboration with external experts

What you bring to the role

• A university degree in Business Administration, Finance, Accounting or Tax
• Further qualifications in finance and accounting (e.g. Swiss Certified Expert in Accounting & Controlling or Chartered Accountant)
• Several years’ experience in group accounting, consolidated financial reporting or auditing; ideally in a managerial role
• In-depth knowledge of Swiss GAAP FER and the consolidation environment
• Experience of working with international subsidiaries and external auditors
• Practical experience in the further development of accounting manuals, internal control systems and IT landscapes
• Very good written and spoken German and English;
  French would be an advantage
• Strong professional expertise in group accounting, consolidation and financial reporting
• High level of IT proficiency and experience with reporting and consolidation tools (ideally Luca Net, Tagetik)
• Assertiveness, clear communication and confident stakeholder management
• Proactivity, a solution-oriented approach and a structured and analytical way of working

Why work at Bucherer?

Because we offer more than a job at Bucherer, passion makes the difference. Our employees share enthusiasm for exquisite craftmanship, outstanding service quality and genuine teamwork.

We combine Swiss tradition with international flair and create a work place where quality and collaboration are paramount. We encourage personal development, embrace innovation and provide the space to unlock your full potential together in a team that inspires and connects.

At Bucherer, we also offer the following benefits:

• At least 27 days of vacation
• Flexible working models and home office options (where possible)
• Attractive purchasing conditions for watches and jewellery
• Highly progressive benefits for the birth of a child
• Competitive pension and social insurance benefits

We look forward to receiving your application!
Your Human Resources Team
Bucherer AG