- Employment
- Full-Time
- Seniority
- Manager
- Department
- Finance, Accounting & Revenue Management
- Industry
- Fine Watches & Horology
- Posted
- Nov 9, 2026
About Tissot
Tissot, founded in 1853 in Le Locle, Switzerland, is a distinguished Swiss watchmaker renowned for uniting traditional craftsmanship with accessible innovation. As part of the Swatch Group, the Maison offers employees the strength of a global luxury ecosystem while preserving a culture rooted in precision, authenticity, and entrepreneurial spirit. Tissot is celebrated for its pioneering materials, advanced movements, and longstanding role in international sports timekeeping. As an employer, it provides a dynamic environment where watchmaking expertise, digital excellence, retail sophistication, and brand storytelling converge, inviting talent to contribute to a heritage-driven company with a forward-looking, international outlook.
The Accounting Manager supervises and coordinates general and tax accounting for Tissot SA, Certina SA and Mido SA, leading a team of eight. The role oversees financial reporting, Swiss GAAP FER compliance, monthly, semi-annual and annual closings, audits, and ongoing process improvement.
Role & Responsibilities
- Supervise and coordinate general and tax accounting activities for Tissot SA, Certina SA and Mido SA within a team of eight.
- Ensure the integrity of accounts and the accurate preparation of balance sheets and income statements for the three companies.
- Ensure compliance with Swiss accounting standards and Swatch Group internal directives, including Swiss GAAP FER.
- Lead monthly, semi-annual and annual closing processes.
- Prepare internal and external audits, with particular attention to compliance with Swiss accounting standards and internal group directives.
- Ensure accounting and financial practices comply with regulatory requirements and industry best practices.
- Continuously review accounting and financial processes to identify opportunities for efficiency and improvement.
- Propose and implement solutions to streamline operations, accelerate cycles and optimize financial results while complying with Swiss accounting standards and internal group directives.
Qualifications
- Demonstrated expertise in data analysis and efficient resource management to achieve optimal results.
- Demonstrated ability to inspire and guide teams towards excellence while fostering harmonious collaboration.
- Higher education in accounting or finance, or equivalent to a Federal Diploma of Higher Education as a Finance and Accounting Specialist.
- Knowledge of Swiss and international accounting standards.
- Excellent analytical and management skills.
- Demonstrated leadership and ability to work as part of a team.
- Fluent French and English; German is an asset.
Skills
Experience
10–15 years of significant and successful experience in a similar role in Switzerland.
Education
Higher education in accounting or finance, or equivalent to a Federal Diploma of Higher Education as a Finance and Accounting Specialist.
Workplace
The successful candidate will be located in Le Locle, Neuchâtel, Switzerland.
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Culture
Tissot fosters a workplace culture rooted in Swiss precision, innovation, and a deep respect for watchmaking heritage. As an employer, the brand encourages collaboration, craftsmanship, and continuous improvement, offering teams the opportunity to contribute to accessible yet high-quality timepieces with a global reputation.
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