International Accounting and Reporting Director

Alcon

International Accounting and Reporting Director at Alcon, providing oversight of IFRS and financial reporting. Leading complex accounting decisions and enhancing governance across international markets.

Posted 7/9/2026full-timeFribourg • 🇨🇭 SwitzerlandLeadWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates deep accounting expertise and business judgment with a strong command of IFRS and complex accounting frameworks. Proven ability to lead high-performing teams and influence senior stakeholders while driving financial integrity and digital transformation.

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Chartered AccountantCPAIFRS ExpertiseDigital TransformationSAP Proficiency

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Hard Skills

Accounting ExpertiseFinancial ReportingInternal ControlsComplex Accounting FrameworksRisk IdentificationGovernance FrameworkFinancial IntegrityStakeholder InfluenceBusiness JudgmentTeam Building

Soft Skills

Exceptional CommunicationLeadership Presence

Tools & Technologies

SAPERP Platforms

Certifications & Qualifications

Chartered AccountantCPA

Industry Keywords

International MarketsBig 4 AuditTechnical AccountingBalance Sheet ReviewsIncome Statement Analysis

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

ERP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Drive the strategic direction and strengthen governance of accounting and financial reporting across International markets
Provide enterprise-wide oversight of IFRS and Alcon policy application
Lead complex accounting decisions and ensure consistency, transparency, and control at scale
Act as a trusted advisor to senior regional and global stakeholders
Shape key business decisions and drive financial integrity
Lead quarterly International Balance Sheet reviews with the CFO and Head of FRA
Conduct deep-dive reviews of critical balance sheet and income statement areas
Establish a robust risk identification and governance framework
Partner with regional FRA/Finance leaders to build a high-performing controller community
Champion digital transformation and advance automation and innovation in accounting and reporting

Requirements

What you’ll need

Chartered Accountant or CPA is a must
Fluent English + other languages (mandarin or Japanese) a plus
Deep accounting expertise and business judgment, with 15+ years of experience across accounting, finance, internal controls, or advisory roles
Strong command of IFRS and complex accounting frameworks
Proven ability to shape and influence senior stakeholders
Strong technical foundation with global perspective, including experience in Big 4 audit and/or Technical Accounting
Track record of building high-performing teams
Digital and systems acumen, with proficiency in SAP and other ERP platforms
Exceptional communication and leadership presence

Benefits

Comp & perks

Manage your own workload and schedule while hitting your set targets
Collaborate with teammates to share best practices and learnings as work evolves
See your career like never before with focused growth and development opportunities