Senior Accountant

Hapa is a leading organization headquartered in Volketswil, Switzerland. As a key player in the late-stage customization and on-demand printing solutions, we specialize in the pharmaceutical packaging industry. Our business portfolio encompasses a wide range of innovative printing solutions, making blister packaging more flexible, less complex, and more cost- and waste-efficient. We strive to continuously expand our offerings and enhance our capabilities to meet the evolving needs of our customers.

For more detailed information about Hapa and its comprehensive business landscape, please visit www.hapa.ch.

Hapa is part of Coesia, a group of innovation-based industrial and packaging solutions companies operating globally, headquartered in Bologna, Italy. Coesia operates in 36 countries with 20 different companies and employs over 8,000 people as of 2023.

We are seeking a highly capable individual to join our team as a Senior Accountant with Team Lead. You will report to the Head of Finance and in this role, you will be responsible for overseeing the management of our Finance Department in accordance with the instructions provided by the direct line manager, management board, and legal provisions, as well as adhering to the Coesia group guidelines. Your primary focus will be to ensure timely reporting to the group and internal units. You will establish efficient and effective finance processes and contribute towards the increase of profitability of Hapa in business and accounting matters. In this role, you'll have one accountant reporting to you.

• Month and year-end closing of accounts including accruals, provisions, and closing entries and capitalisation of R&D costs (in accordance with CFO)
• Finance and accounting for Hapa: duly and reliably manage accounts according to IFRS and Swiss law for general and sub-ledgers (AR, AP, Fixed Assets)
• Payment transactions with banks and petty cash management. Preparation of cash forecast. Monitoring of outstanding bank guarantees. Timely preparation of VAT return and VAT turnover reconciliation, responsible for the VAT know-how.
• Foreign Currency Exposure: monitor exposure and ensure coverage of risks with Forward Hedging Contracts. Inform Head of Finance continuously about financial risks and opportunities.
• Maintain IKS control system.
• Support interdepartmental ad-hoc projects from an accounting perspective.
• Monthly monitoring and reporting of Opex (including forecasting and budgeting together with respective cost center responsibles).
• Collaborate with cost center responsibles to ensure accurate financial planning and allocation of resources.

• German and English fluently spoken and written
• Swiss Federal Diploma in Finance and Accounting or similar
• Experience in accounting and work-in-progress
• Strong skills in Microsoft Office tools and other finance tools (ERP)
• Experience managing a team
• Hands-on, team player mentality

We offer an exciting and challenging position in an international environment with a competitive salary package and comprehensive benefits.

Join the team

This is a permanent, full-time position. If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to Siri Taripanah at siri.taripanah@flexlink.com.

Kindly note that we do not accept applications via mail. Please use the link to apply via our career site.

External agencies are kindly requested not to contact the company regarding this position.

Coesia is an equal-opportunity employer and embraces diversity and inclusion.

Job Reference: CGS11564