Head of Accounting

Geoquip Marine is a market leading marine Geotechnical company that is pivotal to the global roll out of offshore renewable energy. Already having achieved rapid growth to date, Geoquip is aiming to improve ways of working with strong and supportive performance management and employee engagement whilst developing our brilliant culture. Become part of a fast-growing SME at one of the few marine enterprises in Switzerland by joining us as Head of Accounting.

Work together in the beautiful location of St Gallen with approximately 500 colleagues in cementing our success story to provide 100% clean energy from renewables to various countries around the globe. You will work within an international environment (approx. 25 different nationalities) and within a professional management finance department that cooperates with top class financial service partners. Your work will directly attribute to our success, and you will find plenty of opportunities for self-determination and development. Naturally, we provide a competitive salary and a top working place in the middle of St. Gallen s old town.

Job Summary

The Head of Accounting is responsible for delivering the accounting and HR administration requirements and to support the CFO on miscellaneous ad hoc projects.

Functions and duties

The duties assigned to the Head of Accounting are varied, but will include:

• Manage the day-to-day accounting with 3 staff members in functional and personal aspect and overseeing all Accounting tasks and back-up Accounting team as needed
• Accounts payable, Accounts receivable, VAT declarations, GL accuracy
• Ensuring accurate month-, quarter- and year-end closing processes
• Issuing statutory and financial reports
• Monthly group consolidation
• Preparation of internal reporting package
• Participation in the establishing of annual budgets
• Development and maintenance of internal control system
• Completion of a wide range of administrative and tax-related tasks
• Point of contact for external auditors, tax advisors, Swiss tax authorities
• Payroll: Coordinate payroll accounting for Swiss entities
• System administration of MS Dynamics Business Central (ERP System)
• Ad hoc requests and projects from the CFO, where required

Qualifications and Experience

To be successful in this role, the Head of Accounting & Tax will have:

• Minimum of 5 years Accounting experience, with specialist accounting/finance qualification (e.g. Eidg. dipl. Wirtschaftspr fer/in; Fachman/Fachfrau in Finanz- und Rechnungswesen)

• Knowledgeable on accounting, budgeting, reporting, controlling and HR Administration

• High level of competency with excel and ERP systems (preferably MS Dynamics)

• Good communication skills

• Fluent German, with excellent knowledge of English.

• Shipping experience is a plus but not required.

• Swiss nationals with local experience are preferred