Legal Entity Chief Accountant
Key information
- Publication date:19 February 2025
- Workload:100%
- Contract type:Permanent position
- Place of work:Rouges-Terres, 61, 2068 Hauterive NE
Founded in 2007 and headquartered in Xi'an, China, Focuslight Technologies inc. is a fast-growing public company (SSE Star Market: 688167) that develops and manufactures high power diode laser components and materials (photon generation), laser optics (photon control), and photonics modules and systems (application solutions) with a focus on automotive, pan-semiconductor, and medical & health application solutions.
At present, Focuslight has production bases and core technical teams in Xi an, Dongquan and Haining in China, Dortmund in Germany and Neuchatel in Switzerland. Focuslight owns over 430 patents worldwide and is1S014001, 1s045001, 1S09001, and IATF16949 certified. At present, Focuslight has more than 850 employees worldwide.
Job responsibilities
1.Cooperate with the parent company’s Financial Shared Service Centre for timely reporting and consolidation.
2. Prepare local statutory financial statements and manage financial records.
3. Assist in building the subsidiary’s internal control system according to HQ guidelines and ensure accurate reflection of financial and operations.
4. Monitor and analyze budget execution, analyze issues, and suggest improvements.
5. Handle tax filings, audits, and maintain relationships with banks and government agencies.
6. Focusing on liquidity and risk management, ensuring proper cost controls and management of income & expenses.
7. Support the development and execution of the BU’s annual budget and rolling forecasts. Prepare regular management reports with financial data and business analysis.
8. Analyze costs, gross profit, and profitability based on SSC support, offering decision-making support to management.
9. Act as a liaison between business units and HQ, ensuring smooth communication of financial data.
With the ongoing optimization of the financial management system and IT/ERP platform, the company is establishing a European Financial Shared Services Center with standardized processes, centralized management, and streamlined operations.
We are looking for a candidate with a long-term vision who will actively contribute to the planning and development of this center. The ideal candidate should also be willing to take on a leadership role, overseeing the entire team and driving its success in the future.
Job Requirements
1. Bachelor degree or above in accounting or finance related majors.
2. More than 8 years of accounting experience including 5+ years of manufacturing costing experience.
3. Proficiently use Microsoft office and familiar with SAP.
4. Familiar with relative local laws and tax regulations of Switzerland.
5. Familiar with IFRS and Swiss GAAP.
7. Federal diploma in Finance and accounting or equivalent certifications preferred.
8. Strong communications and coordination skills.
9. Fluent English.
