Accounting Manager

vor 1 Woche

Luzern, Luzern, Schweiz WIK Group Vollzeit

Your mission
"Shaping the Future – Sustainably, Innovatively, and Responsibly."
At WIK Group, our mission is to deliver excellence in product development and advanced manufacturing technologies, offering tailored solutions to our customers. However, for us, success goes beyond economic growth – we believe that true innovation only arises when it harmonizes with our environment.

Our vision is clear: We aspire to be a global leader in developing and producing technologically advanced and sustainable products. We are passionate about improving the quality of life for people while preserving the resources of our planet. Our commitment to sustainability and regenerative technologies is deeply rooted in our corporate philosophy.

Your Key Responsibilities will include:

General Ledger Management:

  • Manage Finance & Accounting for the legal entity in Lucerne, Switzerland, report disciplinary and functionally to Head of Group Finance.
  • Reconcile general ledger accounts on a monthly, quarterly, and annual basis.
  • Ensure proper coding of all financial transactions according to the chart of accounts and company policies.

Month-End & Year-End Close:

  • Be responsible for period-end closing and reporting in accordance with local GAAP rules, government regulations, internal and external compliance.
  • Prepare and review assigned balance sheet account reconciliations, resolving discrepancies promptly.
  • Prepare monthly financial report reviews with Group Finance.

Financial Reporting & Compliance:

  • Coordinate annual statutory audits and other external tax and government audits with auditors. Ensure tax compliance and Transfer price documentation accuracy.
  • Monitor cash flow, treasury, tax, and all accounting areas at entity level.
  • Prepare entity business plan, quarterly forecast, variance analysis per Group request. Identify opportunities for cost reductions and efficiency improvements.
  • Be responsible for budget control.
  • Implement local financial processes in line with central guidelines.

Process Improvement & Collaboration:

  • Identify opportunities to streamline accounting processes, enhance controls, and improve efficiency.
  • Provide support and guidance to business partners on accounting matters.
  • Ensure smooth cooperation with German Branch for financial reporting.
  • Liaise with external auditors, tax advisors, and authorities as required.
  • Identify financial risk and develop mitigation strategies.
  • Be responsible for the training and development of the local finance team members.
  • Other finance tasks assigned by Head of Group Finance.

Your profile
Education

  • Bachelor's degree in accounting, Finance, or a related field. Swiss Federal Diploma of Expertise in Finance and Accounting or equivalent Swiss qualification is highly desirable. International qualifications (e.g., ACCA, CPA) may be considered if supplemented with strong Swiss GAAP knowledge.

Experience

  • Minimum of 10 years of proven experience in a financial role, preferably within a Swiss corporate environment or multinational corporation with Swiss operations.
  • 3+ years' experience of team leadership in finance /commercial environment.

Technical Skills

  • In-depth knowledge of Swiss GAAP (FER and/or OR) and Swiss tax regulations (VAT, WHT).
  • Familiar with a major ERP system (SAP FI/CO,) is mandatory.

Language Skills

  • Professional working proficiency in English (written and spoken) is required for group reporting and international collaboration.
  • Good working proficiency in German would be a big plus.

Why us?
At WIK Group, you will find a work environment that is driven by innovation, teamwork and a steadfast belief in the importance of sustainability. We offer you the opportunity to be part of a dynamic team dedicated to developing cutting-edge technologies.

After your onboarding phase with virtual or in-person interaction with our global locations in China, Indonesia, Germany, and Macedonia, your main workplace will be in our newly established office located in the historic heart of Lucerne, Switzerland.

We offer 30 days of vacation, meaningful international collaboration with opportunities to travel to our global sites, and the chance to make a real impact on sustainability as part of a forward-thinking team.

About Us
WIK Group is a family-owned company with a strong tradition of innovation and responsibility since 1951. Headquartered in Hong Kong, we operate globally with locations in Germany, China, Indonesia, and Switzerland, including our newly established office in Lucerne.

Our vision,
"Technology attuned to Nature,"
guides everything we do. From circular product design and zero-waste manufacturing to our Free the Sea initiative that transforms ocean-bound plastics into high-quality materials, we strive to create a truly regenerative impact.

We produce over 50 percent of our energy from renewable sources, run mangrove reforestation projects, and aim to reduce water usage by 25 to 50 percent by 2025. As a proud member of the UN Global Compact, we uphold the highest standards in sustainability, ethics, and transparency across all our locations.

Joining WIK means being part of a forward-thinking, people-centered company where sustainability is not just a goal - it is a shared responsibility we live every day.

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