Head of Accounting and Financial Reporting

vor 1 Woche


Genf, Genf, Schweiz MSC Cruises Vollzeit

In this position you will support the Group's expansion through the development and oversight of the external and internal accounting and reporting functions.

Responsibilities include leading the group internal and external reporting, developing and implementing group accounting policies and related control procedures, as well as overseeing the group accounting functions and managing the external audit process.

This is a highly visible and highly impactful role in an organization under continuous evolution.


As Head of Accounting and Financial Reporting you thrive at leading and managing group accounting and financial reporting processes with the ultimate objective to deliver the highest standards of group accounting reporting incompliance with IFRS, local regulation and compliance and Group internal policies.

You are committed, conscientious and always lead with integrity. You deploy proven and effective management skills by leading both direct and functional reports. You recognize the value that different perspectives and culture brings to an organization. You believe in the value of teamwork. You are ready to work in a dynamic and transformational context. You bring a high-level of motivation and enthusiasm in everything you do and, in the people, surrounding you.

  • Fluent in English;
  • Master degree in accounting or business administration;
  • Swiss Certified Accountant, ACCA, CPA or equivalent;
  • 10 to 15 years of combined public accounting (preferably in Big 4) and industry experience;
  • Experience with multinational, public companies;
  • Consolidated experience in managing and leading administrative process changes;
  • Outstanding handson IFRS track record;
  • Experience in accounting and Swiss (CO) statutory knowledge;
  • Strong technical research skills and experience dealing with highly judgmental topics;
  • Excellent writing skills and superb attentiveness to details;
Preferred Experience and Skills

  • Familiarity with the cruise industry;
  • Experience in ERP and CPM implementation projects;
  • Lead the preparation of the Group's external financial reporting including annual and quarterly reports
  • Lead the Group's monthly internal reporting process
  • Ensure and is accountable for the Group's monthly multiledger closing and reporting, including management reporting
  • Lead technical accounting research and preparation of documentation memos
  • Guide and improve the global accounting operations with particular focus to the key entities of the Group
  • Oversee the group consolidation process, including review of the subsidiary reporting packages to ensure a high level of financial data quality and accuracy
  • Support group entities with statutory compliance and reporting where necessary
  • Partner with other group functions (Controlling, Treasury, Business operation) as part of accounting and reporting activities
  • Drive significant improvement in the efficiency of the reporting function\/processes to deliver shorter and highly accurate reporting cycles with disciplined processes and solid controls
  • Serve as a key contact for the external audit process, both for the interim and final audit process
  • Manage the accounting and reporting relation with the parent company
  • Develop and manage the accounting team at headquarter level
  • Review, assist, coach and train accounting colleagues across accounting functions and geographies
  • Support the development of the ERP and CPM improvements and new financial systems implementations
  • Participate in ad hoc projects
VISA REQUIREMENTS (if any)

EU National or right to work in Switzerland.


Part of the MSC Group, MSC Cruises is the market leader in the Mediterranean, South Africa and South America, and sails year-round in the Mediterranean and the Caribbean.

Its seasonal itineraries cover northern Europe, the Atlantic Ocean, South America, southern Africa, and the Persian/Arabian Gulf.

MSC Cruises was born in the Mediterranean, and draws inspiration from this heritage to create a unique experience for holidaymakers worldwide.

As a result of a euro 6.5 billions investment programme launched in 2003, MSC Cruises' fleet comprises 13 state-of-the-art cruise ships belonging to four different classes: Lirica, Musica, Fantasia and Meraviglia.

The fleet's average age is 7 years, the youngest in the industry.

In 2014, MSC Cruises launched a euro 9 billion, 10 year investment plan to support the second phase of its growth through the order of up to 11 next generation mega cruise ships.

As a result, MSC Cruises' fleet will double by 2026, while the passenger capacity will triple to reach five million passengers per year.

MSC Cruises is the first cruise company to develop an investment plan of this length and magnitude.

MSC Cruises feels a deep responsibility for the environments in which it operates, and was the first company ever to earn the Bureau Veritas "7 Golden Pearls" for superior management and environmental stewardship.

In 2009, MSC Cruises began an enduring part
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