THE COMPANY
Celonic is a “Pure Play” Biologics Contract Development Manufacturing Organization (CDMO). Our mission is to assist customers—primarily small to large biotech companies—in effectively and efficiently bringing life-improving and life-saving drugs to market through innovative, next-generation bioprocessing technologies. Celonic's state-of-the-art Development and Innovation Center is located in Basel, Switzerland (headquarters), along with clinical and commercial GMP manufacturing facilities in Heidelberg, Germany. We offer comprehensive services that encompass cell line development, production process optimization, and clinical and commercial GMP manufacturing of biopharmaceutical active ingredients, including antibodies, bispecifics, and other complex proteins. Currently, we employ over 500 highly qualified professionals and are expanding our team.
THE POSITION
As the Team Lead Accounting (m/f/d), you will be responsible for the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements, ensuring compliance with all applicable accounting regulations. You will also provide both professional and disciplinary leadership for a two-person accounts payable team.
YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
- Ensuring adherence to accounting practices in full compliance with all legal requirements (e.g., VAT regulations).
- Liquidity planning and monitoring of company cash flows and accounts.
- Critical evaluation of existing processes and the development of new conceptual solutions and optimizations.
- Main point of contact for auditors and internal stakeholders.
- Ensuring monthly reconciliation between Celonic entities and the parent company.
- Professional and disciplinary leadership of the accounts payable department (currently two persons).
JOB REQUIREMENTS:
- Strong hands-on operational experience.
- 8+ years of experience in preparing monthly and annual financial statements in accordance with the Swiss Code of Obligations (knowledge of IFRS is an advantage but not mandatory).
- Excellent proficiency in working with ERP systems.
- Previous leadership experience managing small teams is desirable.
- Successfully completed advanced education with a focus on accounting/finance or a comparable qualification.
- Experience with accounting requirements in project-based businesses, ideally in the CDMO sector, is an advantage.
- Strong communication and teamwork skills, along with a high level of problem-solving competence.
- Excellent written and spoken German and English skills.
WHY CELONIC?
- Make a difference by directly impacting patients' lives.
- Biologics is an attractive, high-growth sector with opportunities for professional development.
- Enjoy a multinational and diverse workplace.
- Proud to be a pioneer in “Next Generation” manufacturing technologies.
- Family-owned: Entrepreneurial with short communication lines.
- Basel is a great place to live, work, and play in the heart of Europe.
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