Senior Finance Manager (f/m/d)

Your Mission

As the Senior Finance Manager, you will play a pivotal role in overseeing and guiding the financial operations of Koa Switzerland AG (KSAG) and Koa Germany GmbH (KGG). You will ensure the accuracy and integrity of financial reporting, manage compliance with legal and regulatory standards, and drive the optimization of financial processes. Your expertise will support our management team in decision-making, investor relations, and the overall financial health of the Koa group.

Your key responsibilities will be:

Internal and External Accounting (KGG / KSAG)

• Overseeing accounting, working closely with external accountants
• Coordinating annual statutory audits and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements
• Managing tax returns submission and optimizing financial processes and systems

Controlling

• Planning, budgeting, and forecasting for both entities and group consolidation
• Conducting financial performance analysis and reporting on KPIs
• Identifying efficiency opportunities and supporting management in strategic decision-making

Treasury

• Managing cash flow, liquidity planning (KGG / KSAG)
• Overseeing and optimizing intercompany transactions, FX risk management, and the group\’s working capital
• Monitoring quarterly and annual compliance with loan agreements

Corporate Finance

• Providing regular financial reports to management, investors, and other stakeholders.
• Developing financing strategies, managing capital structure, and liaising with investors, banks, and other financial partners
• Overseeing employee share program and supporting senior management in fundraising and due diligence processes of new investors

Your profile

• Degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field – professional accounting qualification (e.g., CPA, ACCA) is a plus
• 5+ years of experience in financial management, controlling, or a similar role, preferably in an international environment
• Experience in consolidating financial statements for local and international entities with a strong understanding of German and/or Swiss financial regulations and tax laws
• Proficiency in accounting software (e.g., DATEV), advanced Excel skills, and experience with ERP systems and financial automation tools
• Fluency in English and German (both at least C1 level)
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and strong communication skills, with the ability to independently drive financial process improvements and collaborate across departments

Your Workplace & Team

You will be part of our newly established German team, but closely connected to the already existing Swiss & Ghanaian colleagues. Together, we’re all about taking epic risks in the pursuit of success. When it comes to finding solutions, we don’t just go with the flow: we make waves. Shared laughs and smiles are our cocoa fruit jam, because making a positive impact doesn’t have to be all work and no play. We come together as a community where creating goodness and fun are always on the agenda. As a Senior Finance Manager, you will get a high degree of autonomy and freedom. You will be expected to proactively shape the growth of a young and meaningful venture, take on responsibility and enjoy working outside of your comfort zone. A diversified job profile is waiting for you in an international environment. In Cologne, we are located at the heart of the food & beverage industry, our head office is in Zurich, and in Ghana our team works with thousands of farmers at two production sites. If needed, we all are just a video call away.

Further Details

Employment Level: Full-time 100%
Start date: Asap
Travel: Up to 25%
Office Location: Lindenstraße 32, 50674 Köln

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