Swatch Group Senior Accountant

Eindhoven • Netherlands

Friday, February 21, 2025

The Swatch Group is a distinguished global conglomerate renowned for its prestigious Swiss watch brands, including Swatch, Omega, Longines, Tissot, Hamilton, Certina, Rado, and Balmain. The Swatch Group Netherlands serves as the sales organization for these esteemed brands within the Netherlands, operating from its headquarters in Eindhoven. The company supplies independent jewelers and major retail chains, while also managing a growing number of proprietary retail outlets, such as Swatch Stores, Shop-in-Shop corners in De Bijenkorf, the Tourbillon Boutique in Amsterdam, and Hour Passion in the Designer Outlet in Roermond.

1. Manage financial transactions in the general ledger.
2. Maintain and oversee the general ledger.
3. Reconcile ledger balances and resolve discrepancies.
4. Prepare and process monthly, quarterly, and annual closings (Dutch GAAP).
5. Handle tax filings, including corporate tax, VAT, and payroll taxes.
6. Prepare periodic payment batches for executive authorization.
7. Administer the capital expenditure portfolio.
8. Serve as the primary contact for compliance matters, including audits and tax filings, with internal and external parties.

1. Minimum of a Bachelor's degree in Finance or related field.
2. Proven experience as a Senior Accountant.
3. Experience in a retail organization is preferred.

1. Attention to detail with the ability to maintain a broad perspective.
2. Strong communication skills.
3. Team-oriented yet capable of independent work.
4. Proactive and self-motivated.
5. Proficiency in IT systems such as SAP, SAP BW, and Office 365, with advanced Excel skills.
6. Fluency in Dutch and proficiency in English, both written and spoken.

Demonstrable experience in a Senior Accountant role, preferably within the retail sector.

Bachelor's degree in Finance or related field.

Competitive and market-aligned compensation package, including 26 vacation days for full-time employment.

Excellent pension scheme and the option to join a collective health insurance plan through The Swatch Group. Hybrid working is not available.

The Swatch Group Netherlands fosters a dynamic and international work environment centered in the heart of Eindhoven. The company values independence in its roles while offering a challenging and multifaceted career path within a growing organization.