Title:  Finance Assistant

Our Company

DKSH’s purpose is to enrich people’s lives. For nearly 160 years, we have been marketing, selling, and distributing high-quality products and brands for multinational and Fortune 500 companies. Through our Business Units Consumer Goods, Healthcare, Performance Materials, and Technology, we deliver sustainable growth for our partners. We contribute to improving the quality of life for our employees and people in the local communities in which we operate. Headquartered in Switzerland, DKSH is publicly listed and operates in 36 markets across Asia Pacific, Europe, and North America. We employ over 29,000 specialists and produced net sales of CHF 11.1 billion in 2023. https://www.dksh.com

Performance Materials
DKSH Business Unit Performance Materials distributes specialty chemicals and ingredients for food, pharmaceutical, personal care, and various industrial applications. With 53 innovation centers and regulatory support worldwide, DKSH creates cutting-edge formulations that comply with local regulations. With around 1,600 specialists, the Business Unit generated net sales of CHF 1.4 billion in 2023.

Refarmed is a Swiss-based distributing company with more than 40 years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry, specialized in Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (API) with a focus on Finished Dosage Form (FDF). In 2022, Refarmed Chemicals was acquired by DKSH Group, the global Market Expansions Services provider, integrated within DKSH Business Unit Performance Materials.

Job Summary

We are seeking a passionate and detail-oriented Finance Assistant to join our team in Refarmed Chemicals - a DKSH Holding AG entity to based in Lugano (CH). As a Finance Assistant with a global mindset, you will actively contribute to our financial operations, streamline processes, and support key decision-makers.

General Responsibilities

• Support Finance Manager with day-to-day operating expenditures against operating budgets to ensure efficient usage of resources
• Assist in the implementation of accounting processes and strong internal controls to ensure governance over accounting and reporting activities
• Record daily general journal/ledger entries accurately and on time. Support month-end and year-end closing activities in accordance to local/international accounting standards
• Gather, compile and prepare basic reports/information related to inventory, accounts receivable and accounts payable status reports, debtors' aging, collections status, etc. for analysis purposes
• Handle administrative matters relating to tax, corporate finance, treasury, working capital management, foreign exchange, etc.
• Prepare schedules, details of accounts and other financial information for the purposes of accounts analyses, reconciliations and financial reports preparation
• Provide administrative support to continuous improvement initiatives to enhance the timeliness, accuracy and quality of accounting and financial reporting 
• Compile and distribute financial information, including ad hoc reports and analyses as requested by internal stakeholders
• Respond to queries and requests for information by external auditors to facilitate the auditing process and statutory financial reporting

Functional Skills and Knowledge

• Degree in Finance, Accounting, or a similar related discipline
• At least 5 years of experience in a global organisation with international trade
• Strong knowledge and application of local accounting standards, principles and practices
• Hands-on experience with SAP accounting applications 
• Proficient in MS Office tools (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
• Fluent in Italian and English
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to multitask and manage time effectively in a fast-paced environment
• Team player with the strong ability to collaborate across departments

Why It’s Great to Work at DKSH

At DKSH, we are driven by a purpose that goes beyond the ordinary: enriching people's lives. Through the products and services we provide, DKSH positively impacts millions of lives everyday. Join our team where entrepreneurship meets flexible work arrangements. Take the leap and start a journey where you can grow and make a difference!

Learn more about working at DKSH: https://www.dksh.com/careers

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