Sr. Accountant, Accounting & Reporting

Sr. Accountant, Accounting & Reporting

At Barry Callebaut, we are on a journey to transform the cocoa and chocolate industry. As the world's leading manufacturer of high-quality chocolate and cocoa products, our actions truly shape the future of our industry. We are a business-to-business company, serving the entire food sector, from the cocoa bean to the finest chocolate product. We are a company with a purpose, we believe in doing well by doing good and reinvesting in the communities we operate. We have a long-standing commitment to sustainability and our goal is to shape a sustainable cocoa and chocolate future. We are headquartered in Zurich, and have more than 12,000 passionate employees working in more than 40 countries worldwide. We are very proud of who we are and what we do. And of course, we are always looking for talented people to help us have a positive impact on our industry and beyond!

About the Role: The individual will be responsible for reconciling account balances, maintaining general ledger, preparing month-end close adjustments and compiling financial statements. This role requires excellent analytical skills with a thorough knowledge of accounting principles to analyze financial reports. The ideal candidate will be able to work effectively across functions, possess excellent communication skills and collaborate with team members in a fast-paced environment with multiple deadlines. A successful candidate will be a self-starter, results-oriented and adaptable with the ability to take on added responsibilities within the accounting organization as the company continues to grow.

Job Responsibilities Include:

• Responsible for executing and reviewing day-to-day accounting and month-end closing activities related but not limited to inventory, leases, rebates and other manual postings.
• Also responsible for accruals, intercompany transactions, and other reporting related activities as well to understand variances in these areas and maintain accurate accounting records.
• Prepare and assist with inventory management, ie costing, capitalizations and ad hoc sku management
• Prepare and submit financial statements and ensure accuracy of the financial reporting.
• Work closely with other departments of the organization to ensure transactions reflect economic reality.
• Other departments this role will interact with are FP&A, corporate business partners, Treasury, Tax, Credit, AP, plant controllers, HR, etc.
• Take initiative to identify, plan, and implement key projects to improve quality and increase efficiencies
• Liaise with external and internal auditors during year-end and other financial statement audits.
• Serve as a link between auditors and internal finance team by preparing audit schedules and providing support at a high level of service.
• Lead on ad hoc projects as necessary

About You:

• Bachelor or Master Degree in Accounting or similar
• 3-5 years of experience in accounting, financial reporting, month end close; public accounting background a plus
• SAP experience is a plus (if not, significant ability to pick up on systems quickly)
• CPA Certification is a plus
• Strong excel skills
• Experience in a manufacturing organization in Finance or Accounting roles for multinational companies, preferably B2B/food industry

What You Can Expect From Barry Callebaut:

• Salary Range of $80,000-$95,000, depending on factors such as experience and location, plus annual bonus and our comprehensive benefits package
• MyFlex PTO (unlimited!) and Paid Holidays
• Environment that welcomes workplace flexibility and hybrid environment
• An atmosphere where diversity is embraced, and inclusivity is second nature. We call it #OneBC!
• Ability to grow personally and professionally within an organization that values development and internal career growth

We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive team and encourage all qualified candidates to apply. Be part of our mission in making sustainability the norm through Forever Chocolate with priorities centered around prospering farmers, zero child labor, carbon and forest positive, and creating 100% sustainable ingredients in all our products.