THE COMPANY
Celonic is a “Pure Play” Biologics Contract Development Manufacturing Organization (CDMO). Our mission is to assist our clients, primarily small to large biotech companies, in efficiently and effectively bringing life-improving and life-saving drugs to the market through innovative, next-generation bioprocessing technologies. With a state-of-the-art Development and Innovation Center located in Basel, Switzerland (our headquarters), and clinical and commercial GMP manufacturing facilities in Heidelberg, Germany, Celonic provides comprehensive services ranging from cell line development and the optimization of production processes to clinical and commercial GMP manufacturing of biopharmaceutical active ingredients, including antibodies, bispecifics, and other complex proteins. Currently, more than 500 highly qualified professionals are part of the Celonic team. As we continue to expand, we are seeking committed and qualified individuals to join us.
THE POSITION
As Team Lead Accounting (m/f/d), you will oversee the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements and ensure compliance with all applicable accounting regulations. You will also provide both professional and disciplinary leadership to a two-person accounts payable team.
YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements
- Ensuring proper accounting practices are fully compliant 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 (m/f/d) 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 is required
- 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 business, 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 offering professional development opportunities
- We provide a multinational and diverse workplace
- We take pride in being pioneers of “Next Generation” manufacturing technologies
- As a family-owned business, we offer an entrepreneurial environment with short communication lines
- Basel is a fantastic place to live, play, and work in the heart of Europe
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