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For more than a century, Hero has stood for honest goodness. And honesty doesn’t stop at our products – it runs through our financial backbone., , Clean books. Clear reporting. No grey zones., , We believe strong businesses are built on numbers you can trust – and on people who take ownership of them

If you believe excellence lives in the details, keep reading

Owner of the Truth

• Take full responsibility for the financial and management accounting of Hero AG – our Shared Service Center covering Retail, Foodservice, Export, and Headquarters
• Ensure every entry, every accrual, every reconciliation lands exactly where it belongs – under IFRS and Swiss statutory standards
• Keep the general ledger and sub-ledgers tight, transparent, and always audit-ready – not just when auditors show up

Closing Perfectionist

• Run monthly, quarterly, and annual closings with discipline and confidence – no last-minute chaos
• Deliver IFRS group reporting that headquarters can rely on without second guessing
• Support planning cycles with structured, rock-solid numbers

VAT & Compliance Hawk

• Own Swiss and EU VAT end-to-end – filings, reconciliations, and the uncomfortable questions no one else wants to answer
• Prepare audit documentation that speaks for itself
• Support tax and social security audits with clarity, calm, and facts
• Keep the accounts payable workflow flowing – efficient, controlled, and predictable
• Maintain FI/CO master data and CO-PA allocations with the precision they deserve
• Contribute to reporting processes that don’t just meet deadlines – they build trust
• Oversee administrative coordination for our Shanghai and Hong Kong offices
• Ensure distance never becomes an excuse for inconsistency and make sure we have a perfect match with our Intercompany partners

Who You Are,

• Operationally Strong. Structurally Sharp
• 5–10 years in a comparable accounting role – ideally in an industrial environment where complexity is real
• Deep hands-on expertise in IFRS and Swiss commercial and tax accounting
• You enjoy the operational core: reconciliations, documentation, system accuracy, and clean closing routines
• You don’t fear structured reporting environments – you bring structure into them
• Qualified & Reliable
• Certified Specialist in Finance & Accounting (or equivalent), ideally with additional business education focused on accounting
• Fluent German and English – because precision applies to language, too
• It’s a focused, high-responsibility assignment at the operational heart of Hero’s finance function., For one year, you ensure stability, precision, and trust across multiple entities and international touchpoints. You step in. You take ownership. You keep the backbone strong., And when your mission is complete, everything will still be standing – balanced, compliant, and documented

Our Culture: How We Build Strength Together,

• At Hero, finance isn’t a back-office function – it’s a trusted partner in the business. We work closely, think critically, and hold each other to high standards. Because strong results come from strong collaboration.,
• We believe excellence shows up in the details. Whether it’s a closing process, a reconciliation, or a management report – we look for smarter, clearer ways to deliver insight that truly matters
• Finance doesn’t operate in isolation. We partner with sales, marketing, operations, and leadership – challenging constructively, supporting confidently, and moving forward as one team
• Behind every balance sheet are people. We value respect, openness, and knowledge-sharing. We build each other up, because strong teams create strong businesses
• A challenging, varied job with a lot of creative freedom in a successful company
• A modern workplace and an international team
• Flexible working hours and high independence within your area of responsibility
• Competitive employment and working conditions

We are an international food company that is passionate about good, natural food. Since our foundation in 1886, our ethos remains unchanged – making high quality, natural products that are easily available to consumers., , If the mix of strong Swiss roots with the international flair of a global corporation appeals to you, and you appreciate the freedom to work independently, then we should definitely get to know each other