BASEL OFFICE - Senior Manager Accounting

Viking was founded in 1997 and provides destination-focused voyages on oceans, rivers and lakes around the world. Designed for experienced travelers with interests in science, history, culture and cuisine, Chairman Torstein Hagen often says Viking offers experiences for The Thinking Person.
Viking has more than 250 awards to its name, including being rated #1 for Rivers, #1 for Oceans and #1 for Expeditions by Condé Nast Traveler and voted at the top of its categories by Travel + Leisure. No other cruise line has ever received these same honors by both publications at the same time.
Please note that we can only accept applicants who are eligible to work in Switzerland or in possession of a valid work permit.
ROLE DESCRIPTION
• The Senior Manager Accounting ensures the integrity of accounting information by recording, verifying, consolidating, and entering transactions. He/she reports to VP of Accounting. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, general ledger accountability, and financial reporting, as well as financial profitability analysis and other special projects as assigned.
• This role is based in our Operational Headquarters in Basel, Switzerland. Please note that we can only accept applicants who are eligible to work in Switzerland or in possession of a valid work permit.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
External audit
• Key stakeholder for the audit review (quarterly, interim and year end)
• Liaising with our auditors on PBC lists and queries
• Preparing analytical review analysis on results for the auditors
• Reviewing the workpapers and support prepared by the team
• Preparing accounting memos for external audit purposes under IFRS
Internal audit
• Liaising with internal auditors
• Analyzing control risk areas and proposing possible solutions
• Implementing agreed process improvements to better support the control environment
Budgeting
• Liaising with the Group FP&A and Financial reporting teams, and the Business, in regards budgeting and forecasting
Financial analysis
• Helping to prepare monthly group reporting packs to send to Group Finance, and also helping to prepare qualitative and quantitative narratives to support the mgmt. reporting processes.
Month end
• Standard month end process such as preparation of GL reconciliations, posting of journals in high risk areas (debt, impairment etc.)
• Responsible for IFRS review and memo writing for complex accounting issues, such as debt financing, ship capitalization and other IFRS matters.
• Review of work performed by Junior and Senior Accountants
• Analyzing and critically evaluating month end/ quarter end results to pick up possible errors in cut off or calculations before closing to reduce group reporting errors.
Process Improvements
• Review of current processes and proposing possible ways to automate or gain efficiencies in current practices (e.g. Excel macros, Power BI reports etc.)
Ad hoc projects
• Managing and aiding with ad hoc projects such as accounting for new loans/financing, accounting for newly delivered ships, ERP transformation projects, group financing projects with the Group and Corporate finance teams, acquisitions and disposals, Senior Management requests, tax reviews etc.
Team
• Leading, supporting and mentoring the financial accounting team as it grows
KEY QUALIFICATIONS
• Strong understanding of IFRS and accounting principles
• 5-10 years accounting/finance experience, a number of which are in a supervisory role.
• Excellent English skills, both verbally and written
• Highly detail-oriented and organized in work
• Ability to meet assigned deadlines
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to act and operate independently with minimal daily direction from manager to accomplish objectives
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications; experience with MS Dynamics would be an asset
• Ability to work cooperatively and collaboratively with all levels of employees, management, and external parties to maximize performance, creativity, problem solving, and results
EDUCATION
• Qualified accountant is a must (CPA, ACCA or equivalent)
COMMUNITY & CULTURE
• Fast-growing and dynamic environment, a modern workspace, flexible working hours
HOW TO APPLY
Please apply via our website ***, including your CV in English and a one-page cover letter to introduce yourself and your interest for the role.
For more details about this position, contact Marta Pikusa under +41 61 638 60 11
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