Manager, Group Accounting & Reporting

Barry Callebaut seeks a Manager for Group Accounting & Reporting in Zürich to lead IFRS compliance, consolidate financial data, and guide global accounting practices.

This position serves as the central technical authority for IFRS standards within the organization. The role is responsible for ensuring the accuracy and integrity of consolidated financial information while aligning accounting procedures across all global entities. By collaborating with regional finance teams and cross-functional partners, the manager drives process improvements and provides expert guidance on complex financial matters.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary technical advisor for IFRS standards, assisting regional and local teams with intricate accounting issues and emerging regulations.
• Focus heavily on financial instruments, fair value measurements, and hedge accounting to ensure strict compliance and optimize related systems.
• Create comprehensive accounting documentation, policies, and position papers to address complex transactions and significant accounting areas.
• Develop and update Group accounting policies and reporting guidelines to guarantee consistent application across all entities.
• Collaborate with the Group consolidation team to facilitate a smooth, timely, and accurate period close.
• Establish and maintain a strong internal network across regions and functions, including FP&A, Tax, Treasury, and 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.

Requirements

• 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