Career Executive

There is a strong demand for executive talent in Switzerland and job vacancies are diverse across the range of sectors, though they are always strong in banking and finance, which seek to have an unquenchable thirst for managerial as well as technical talent.

The technology sectors, as well as the chemical and pharmaceutical industries have strong demand for international executives. Insurance and the agro-alimentary sectors are also major consumers of career executives.

Below is a short selection of job vacancies discreetly appearing last week.

AUTODESK is seeking an EMEA Accounting Manager based in Neuchatel. Autodesk is a leading software and design content company. The executive to be recruited for this position will be responsible for the effective management of the General Ledger functions in EMEA, the processing and recording of transactions to meet internal management reporting needs (US GAAP) and Swiss statutory and fiscal requirements.

The Accounting Manager will be responsible for viewing and approving daily sub ledger accounting activities in the system and preparation of the GL schedules and transactions, lead month end closing process, ensuring legal and corporate compliance for each fiscal jurisdiction, assit with external audit activity for US and local GAAP, ensure compliance with Sarbanes Oxley, work with financie team to main relationships with external fiscal authorities, review and amend global accounting proceses with the Swiss Shared Service Center on a regular basis, and improve service, compliance and financial performance in an integrated manner. The ideal candidate for this executive job will be a qualified accountant CPA, ACCA, CIMA, or ACA or the international equivalent, have SOX 404 compliance xperience if possible, have a minimum of 7 years experience and minumum 3 years within an international accounting envinronment, have a knowledge of US GAAP and if possible knowledge of Swiss, French, and Italian GAAP, have management experience, possess strong computer literacy and outstanding MS office skills, have strong accounting systems knowledge, if possible a knowledge of SAP, and be self-motivated, autonomous, have excellent communication skills, analytical capacity, and be fluent in English and in 2 other European languages. Interested applicants may apply via the Autodesk website, or by mail to : Autodesk SA Rue du Puits-Godet-6 Case Postale 35 Neuchatel CH-2002 Switzerland. Phone: +41 32 723 90 00.

DUPONT DE NEMOURS is seeking a Corporate Communication Leader Switzerland for its Geneva offices. DuPont is looking for a creative and autonomous corporate communication specialist to join our multi-disciplinary and international team. You will be responsible for the execution of integrated communications strategies contributing to business growth; employee engagement and reputation management for the company. This includes the planning, writing and coordination of communications for a variety of internal and external audiences and monitoring and tackling issues/crisis situations.
The job will be located in Geneva, the European, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) Headquarters. You will be supporting to the Swiss Leadership Team and on request engaging in internal communication activities for EMEA.

The key responsibilities of this job are: Design and execute corporate communication objectives/activities using the full mix of communication tools and channels, Build and manage relationships with opinion leaders in association with local leadership management, Provide counsel and support to management and leaders on all communication matters, Provide news to corporate internal and external channels, Monitor media and act as a key contact for journalists, Define and target key press: dailies, science, business periodicals, Identify and manage media opportunities and events, Identify issues, monitor the environment and tackle as appropriate, and Maintain communication processes and tools to ensure crises preparedness of Swiss sites. The qualifications sought in the executive to be hired for this position are: University degree in communications preferably in: Corporate Communications, Journalism, Public Relations or comparable + 5 years experience in similar job, Extensive understanding and experience of cultural customs and media landscape in Switzerland, Excellent written and oral skills in French and English. One other European language would be a plus. Experience in issues and crisis communications is a plus,
Strong Team player, Planning and organization skills, Multi tasking, Excellent interpersonal skills
Computer literacy is vital (e-mail, MS Office, online); Web designing skills desired (HTML and design tools such as Macromedia or Adobe suites). Interested parties may apply online at : http://dupont.taleo.net/servlets/CareerSection?art_ip_action=FlowDispatcher&flowTypeNo=13&pageSeq=2&reqNo=164299&art_servlet_language=en-GB&selected_language=en-GB&csNo=10060#topOfCsPage

NESTLE is seeking to recruit a Regulatory Affairs Manager / Sport & Performance for their offices in Vevey, in the canton of Vaud, about 100 km from Geneva. Nestle, in order to reinforce the Nestlé Nutrition Regulatory Affairs Department is looking for a a Regulatory Affairs Manager to support R and D to ensure regulatory compliance for the Sport & Performance Nutrition Products. You will guide the local RA specialist in order to ensure a fast and efficient validation and launch of our products/claims. You will be a key player to influence the development of new regulations at international / regional level through Associations, Key opinion Leaders or directly. The main tasks for which this executive will be responsible include :
Support new products and claims development in order to ensure regulatory compliance of products and claims, Support local RA specialist in registration of new products and claims, Influence the development of new regulations regarding performance nutrition in liaison with associations, key opinion leaders and directly, Build strong relationship with authorities and support the local organizations to shape local performance food regulations, and Support the recipe validation process for regulatory compliance. The profile of the manager to be recruited for this job vacancy is: Scientific /nutritional Degree, Expertise in Regulatory affairs (2-3 years), Good understanding of Performance & Sport Nutrition, Ability to evaluate impact of Regulatory development on business, Passion for sports, Strong influencing and communication skills, Ability to network internally and externally, Team player, Fluent in English and 2 other major languages is a must. Interested parties should apply confidentially through the Nestle website at:
http://www.nestle.com/Careers/Introduction/Careers.htm

ZURICH ASSURANCES is seeking a Financial Controller for its Financial Controlling & Reporting Department in the Business Division Europe General Insurance (EGI), based in Zurich. This position offers a very interesting and broad range of activities and responsibilities within the field of Financial Controlling and Reporting. The executive to be recruited will be part of a team of financial controllers and have responsibility for selected reporting processes and Business units. Activities include coordinating and supervising all Financial Controlling & Reporting related process activities and preparing key reports and analysis of significant movements. The Financial Controller will provide the top management with timely and accurate information including analysis and comments and as well ad-hoc analysis. Designing and implementing new reports and as well improving reports and reporting processes are additional important tasks. You will be involved in various European and Group-wide projects and in your function you develop strong partnership links with the Business Units, acting as liaison between BU, Business Division and Group Home Office. This executive position requires strong analytical skills and the ability to work well under pressure. Prerequisites are a University degree in economics or equivalent and working experience in Insurance Company, preferably in Controlling. Zurich Assurances is looking for a highly motivated, communicative and results-orientated team player with a strong personality, who is used to work in a challenging and dynamic environment. In addition, in-depth Excel and PowerPoint knowledge, strong communication skills in English, and a precise and thorough working style are required. The ideal candidate enjoys working in an international and multicultural area and is able to communicate in a diplomatic way to win the confidence of his business contacts. Interested parties should apply to: Frau Judith Gubser, Zurich Assurances, Austrasse 46, 8045 Zürich, Tel. direct: +41 44 628 86 11 , or via email to: judith.gubser@zurich.ch