Sonova Group

Finance and Controlling Specialist ( with French)

Sonova Group  •  Republic of Poland (Hybrid)  •  2 days ago
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Job Description

Sonova Consumer Hearing /Sennheiser, we develop and offer consumer devices such as headphones, soundbars and speech-enhanced hearables under the license of Sennheiser. The Sennheiser brand stands for premium quality in the field of audio products. You can see more about who we are at Sonova Consumer Hearing/Sennheiser here

As Finance and Controlling Specialist in Sonova Consumer Hearing /Sennheiser, you will support the financial department for the Benefralux subregion, which consists of Belgium, Netherlands, Luxembourg and France. Your focus will be on France. You will ensure timely and accurate financial administration on a broad range of financial activities, including data analysis, report preparation, month-end closing, and participating in the daily operational financial tasks

This position will be in Warsaw .

More about the role :

  • Own and manage the full scope of General Ledger accounting and financial reporting activities for the assigned entities, ensuring compliance with Sonova accounting policies, IFRS, and local statutory and tax regulations.
  • Lead the month-end and year-end closing processes, including accruals, provisions, reconciliations, and reporting activities, ensuring accuracy and timely delivery in line with Group deadlines.
  • Prepare and review monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting packages for both Group and statutory purposes, including coordination with tax authorities and external regulators where required.
  • Take full ownership of balance sheet integrity by managing reconciliations for key accounts, including intercompany positions, bank accounts, accruals, and other critical balance sheet items, while proactively investigating and resolving discrepancies.
  • Ensure accurate VAT, tax, and statutory compliance processes in cooperation with internal and external stakeholders.
  • Act as the key finance contact for local audits, coordinating year-end audit activities with external auditors, Corporate Controlling, and other relevant stakeholders.
  • Collaborate closely with the Shared Service Center, which is responsible for transactional AR and AP activities, while retaining ownership of review, controls, reconciliations, and financial reporting for the assigned entities.
  • Drive continuous improvements in accounting processes, internal controls, and reporting procedures to strengthen efficiency, compliance, and financial transparency.
  • Partner with Corporate Controlling and regional finance stakeholders on technical accounting matters, reporting topics, and financial analyses.
  • The position reports directly to the Regional Head of Finance EMEA.

More about you :

  • Business graduate in Financial Accounting and Controlling or a Finance Accountant with 3-5 years of experience from an audit firm or multinational company.

  • Possess a solid understanding of local tax environment (import duties, CIT, VAT/GST, WHT) as well as intragroup transaction tax compliance requirements in general.

  • Experience in performing and coordinating local planning processes, target settings, budgets, and monthly forecasts in line with Corporate Controlling guidance, incl. OPEX budget.

  • Proficient in MS-Office, i.e. Excel, and experience with ERP Systems (e.g., JDE).

  • Fluent in business English and in French

  • A positive attitude and ability to collaborate is crucial, as the community is in focus at Sonova

More about what we offer :

As one of the world’s leading hearing care providers headquartered in Switzerland, we’re committed to building an inclusive culture. We want to create an environment where you can balance a successful career with your commitments and interests outside of work, through our flexible hybrid working model. We offer a wide range of training opportunities for both your professional and personal development, and there are exceptional growth opportunities with individual development plans.

Sonova Group

About Sonova Group

Around 25% of the world’s population is living with hearing loss. At Sonova, we envision a world where everyone enjoys the delight of hearing and lives a life without limitations. From personal audio devices and wireless communication systems to audiological care services, hearing aids, and cochlear implants. Our product brands – Phonak, Unitron, Sennheiser (under license), and Advanced Bionics – create compelling new products to offer the optimal solution for an ever growing consumer base through our globally diversified sales and distribution channels, including our well established global audiological care business. With a presence in over 100 countries and more than 19,000 employees, we leverage our global infrastructure and local roots. We aim for an inclusive work environment and culture that fosters a good balance of family and work-life for everyone. Our workforce is made up of 110 nationalities across 4 generations.

In 2006, Sonova founded the non-profit Hear the World Foundation, which seeks to give children living with hearing loss access to audiological care in low- to middle-income countries.

Industry
Manufacturing & Production
Company Size
5,001-10,000 employees
Headquarters
Stäfa, CH
Year Founded
Unknown
Website
sonova.com
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