Swatch Group Senior Accountant

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Posted
Feb 24, 2025

About Swatch Group

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

Join The Swatch Group in Eindhoven as a Senior Accountant. Apply your expertise in financial management within a prestigious international company.

Role & Responsibilities

  • Process financial transactions in the general ledger.
  • Manage and maintain the general ledger.
  • Reconcile ledger balances and resolve discrepancies.
  • Prepare and process monthly, quarterly, and annual closings (Dutch GAAP).
  • Handle tax filings, including corporate tax, VAT, and payroll taxes.
  • Prepare periodic payment batches for authorization by the management.
  • Administer and manage the capex portfolio.
  • Serve as the primary contact for internal and external compliance matters, including audits and tax filings.

Qualifications

  • Minimum of a Bachelor's degree in Finance or a related field.
  • Proven experience and expertise in a Senior Accountant role.
  • Experience within a retail organization is preferred.

Skills

Accuracy and attention to detail while maintaining a focus on broader objectives. Strong communication skills. Team-oriented mindset with the ability to work independently. Proactive and self-initiating. Proficiency in IT systems such as SAP, SAP BW, and Office 365, with advanced Excel skills. Excellent command of Dutch and good command of English, both spoken and written.

Experience

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

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance or related field.

Workplace

The successful candidate will be located in Eindhoven, North Brabant, Netherlands.

Compensation

Competitive compensation package including 26 vacation days based on full-time employment and excellent pension scheme.

Benefits

Opportunity to work in a growing international organization in the heart of Eindhoven, with a comprehensive benefits package including a collective health insurance option. Hybrid working is not available.

Culture

The Swatch Group fosters a dynamic and challenging work environment within a growing international framework. Employees are encouraged to be proactive and take initiative, contributing to a collaborative and supportive team culture.

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