GL Accounting Lead (APAC/EMEA)- Swiss Exchange Listed Company

Job title: GL Accounting Lead (APAC/EMEA)- Swiss Exchange Listed Company

Company: Michael Page


Job description:

• The GL Accounting Lead will play a pivotal role in overseeing general ledger operations of APAC and EMEA regions, ensuring accurate financial reporting, and leading process improvements.
• This position is ideal for individuals with strong technical expertise (GL Accounting) in accounting and a proactive approach to problem-solving.

• Drive timely and accurate month-end closures, ensuring comprehensive general ledger finalization and integrity.
• Prepare and report annual financials for APAC and EMEA regions as per IFRS within defined timelines.
• Coordinate statutory audits and ensure timely closures.
• Schedule key milestones (Board meetings, audit sign-offs) and align internal teams.
• Drive timely and accurate month-end closures across finance functions.
• Maintain clean and compliant books of accounts.
• Liaise with Group controllers for consolidation reporting.
• Ensure statutory compliance across applicable regulations.
• Implement process improvements and automation.
• Reconcile intercompany balances with timely sign-offs.

Opportunity to work with a Global Swiss-based travel retail CompanyBe a part of the leadership team contributing to building business

• A successful GL Accounting Lead should have:
• CA is a must with 15+ years of experience
• Prior experience in APAC or EMEA region is a must
• Strong GL Accounting background
• Practical knowledge of IndAS, IGAAP and IFRS required
• Understanding of the Accounting and MIS Systems
• Working knowledge of SAP
• Team size of 10+ managed in the past

• Our client is a Switzerland-headquartered global consumer-facing enterprise with a strong presence across high-traffic international locations.
• With operations spanning over 75 countries and a workforce of nearly 75,000 employees, it is a publicly listed entity on the Swiss stock exchange

• Opportunity to lead core finance operations in a global, fast-paced environment.
• Competitive salary with exposure to international reporting and collaboration with global finance teams.

Expected salary:

Location: Bangalore, Karnataka

Job date: Thu, 19 Jun 2025 22:53:22 GMT

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