Job Title: Group Accounting and Tax Manager
Location: Ambernath, India
Job Type: Full-Time
Reporting: Director Group Accounting and Consolidation, Group Finance.
About Polypeptide Group:
PolyPeptide Group AG and its consolidated subsidiaries (“PolyPeptide”) is a specialized Contract Development & Manufacturing Organization (CDMO) for peptide- and oligonucleotide-based active pharmaceutical ingredients. By supporting its customers mainly in pharma and biotech, it contributes to the health of millions of patients across the world. PolyPeptide serves a fast-growing market, offering products and services from pre-clinical to commercial stages. Its broad portfolio reflects the opportunities in drug therapies across areas and with a large exposure to metabolic diseases, including GLP-1. Dating back to 1952, PolyPeptide today runs a global network of six GMP-certified facilities in Europe, the U.S. and India. PolyPeptide’s shares (SIX: PPGN) are listed on SIX Swiss Exchange.
Position Overview
As a Group Accounting and Tax Manager, you will be a key member of our Global Accounting & Consolidation department operating at the heart of a dynamic, international SIX Swiss Exchange-listed company. You will act as a trusted contact for assessing and resolving complex accounting and reporting issues at both Group and local levels.
In this position, you will drive the half-year and annual reporting and collaborate closely with local finance teams, external auditors, and internal stakeholders such as Investor Relations, Legal and other departments. You will also manage ad hoc projects linked to accounting, audits, and process optimization.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead the timely and accurate preparation of monthly, half-year, and annual consolidated financial statements under IFRS
- Act as internal accounting and financial reporting expert and advise finance managers on Group and local level under consideration of the local GAAPS and IFRS.
- Prepare, maintain, and optimize consolidation reporting packages according to IFRS in collaboration with local finance teams Review and analyze monthly submissions from subsidiaries to ensure consistency, accuracy, and IFRS compliance and provide management with clear and meaningful information on significant movements
- Work with external fiduciary on stand-alone financial statements for our Swiss Group Entity
- Review financial figures in external presentations, media releases, and editorial content in collaboration with Legal, Sales, and Investor Relations
- Act as the main point of contact for external auditors at group level and support audit coordination at local level
- Prepare and facilitate internal accounting trainings for finance managers
- Assess and resolve complex accounting topics, and prepare the relevant documentation
- Lead Group-wide direct tax reporting, compliance coordination, and support local entities in tax audits, with a strong emphasis on country-specific tax frameworks and interactions with local tax authorities
- Manage and execute tax-related projects, including structuring initiatives and regulatory compliance tasks
- Drive the update and implementation of the Group’s transfer pricing concept and model, ensuring alignment with OECD guidelines and local regulations; this requires strong knowledge of local tax treatments and practices, and close collaboration with European finance teams and external advisors
Qualifications & Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field
- Proven expertise in financial accounting and external reporting in a multinational environment; audit background (CPA or equivalent) is an advantage
- Prior experience in group finance functions of multinational organizations, ideally with a company listed on the SIX Swiss Exchange
- Familiarity with Swiss Code of Obligations (CO) and local statutory reporting requirements
- Advanced proficiency in MS Office, particularly Excel and PowerPoint
- Hands-on experience with ERP systems such as SAP and financial consolidation systems is a strong asset
- Excellent analytical skills and high attention to detail
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with a collaborative approach to working in cross-functional teams
- Ability to prioritize and manage tight deadlines during critical reporting cycles
- This position requires regular coordination with key internal and external stakeholders.
- Working proficiency in English, German language skills would be an advantage
Why Join Us at Polypeptide Group:
Polypeptide Group offers an exciting opportunity to work at the forefront of peptide-based therapeutics, a rapidly growing and innovative segment of the pharmaceutical industry. As a key member of our finance team, you will have the opportunity to contribute to a company that is dedicated to the success of its clients and the advancement of peptide science. Join us and be part of a global organization that is shaping the future of life-saving therapies.
