Senior Accountant (f/m/x)

Overview

Join to apply for the Senior Accountant (f/m/x) role at BREITLING . We are a dedicated squad on a mission to reshape watchmaking, rooted in our legacy since 1884. With a passion for crafting timepieces that thrive across air, land, and sea, we bring together a unique fusion of casual elegance, sustainability, and inclusive luxury. With 140 years of heritage and over 1,900 colleagues across 20 countries, we’re excited to continue our journey forward.

Join our vibrant team in Grenchen as a Senior Accountant and be part of something extraordinary!

We are a team of 6 creative individuals and are currently looking for our next colleague to complete our squad!

Responsibilities

• Ensure fully accurate, compliant and timely bookkeeping and monthly reporting
• Drive implementation and continuous improvement of clear, structured and efficient accounting processes and related controls, including optimizing digitalization opportunities
• Work fully integrated in Breitling’s accounting department in Switzerland and closely with other business functions
• Be responsible for bookkeeping and reporting for assigned companies (Swiss Code of Obligation and IFRS)
• Perform monthly and annual closings, as well as checks and analyses
• Prepare for and respond to external audit requirements
• Actively contribute to the financial planning process

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Qualifications

• At least 5 years of work experience in accounting, ideally in the watch or another manufacturing industry
• Fluent English; knowledge of French or German is an advantage
• Experience in introducing and maintaining structured and efficient accounting processes and related controls
• Experience in monthly and annual closing and reporting
• Experience in technically advising accountants is an asset
• Experience in digitalization of accounting processes is an asset
• Strong analytical and conceptual competence
• Precise and result-driven working attitude
• Ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects and tasks simultaneously
• Good knowledge of Swiss Code of Obligation accounting rules
• Good knowledge of IFRS
• Excellent in SAP FI and CO, and good knowledge in SAP SD and MM
• Excellent in Excel and good knowledge in other MS Office applications
• Certified Swiss accountant (eidg. Dipl. Buchhalter) or similar education

We invite you to apply even if you do not meet all of these criteria.

Benefits

• Home office (depending on position requirements)
• Watch to wear / watch to buy program
• Referral program
• Maternity leave (17 to 19 weeks)
• Culture of feedback

We value diversity and are committed to fostering an inclusive environment that reflects the excellence and refinement that define our brand. We welcome applications from all backgrounds, regardless of race, gender, age, sexual orientation, disability, or any other protected characteristic. We invite candidates from all walks of life to share their applications to join our Squad, where inclusion is at the heart of our vision of elegance and prestige.

Please note that the use of protective equipment is required for certain roles to maintain the highest standards of safety and precision during operations in our workshops.

Seniority

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Accounting/Auditing and Finance
• Industries: Retail Luxury Goods and Jewelry

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We value diversity and are committed to fostering an inclusive environment that reflects the excellence and refinement that define our brand. We welcome applications from all backgrounds, regardless of race, gender, age, sexual orientation, disability, or any other protected characteristic. We invite candidates from all walks of life to share their applications to join our Squad, where inclusion is at the heart of our vision of elegance and prestige.

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