Accounting Specialist - Nestlé Waters

Location: Henniez, Switzerland
Work model: Hybrid / Full time
Contract type / duration: Permanent
Target Start Date: November 2026 or upon agreement
Be a force for good and accelerate change that improves lives and the planet
As an Accounting Specialist at Nestlé Waters, your mission is to manage and analyse financial information, ensure accurate accounting and reporting, and support effective business decision-making. You’ll make a difference by collaborating closely with Finance and Control colleagues, internal business teams and external stakeholders. This is your opportunity to deliver meaningful results that unlock the future of beverages and experiences that elevate everyday living.
How you’ll make an impact as an Accounting Specialist
• Delivering accurate and timely accounting, financial analysis and reporting across your areas of responsibility.
• Driving monthly closing activities, journal entries and balance sheet reviews to maintain reliable financial records.
• Preparing transparent forecasts of the overheads and analysing performance against budgets to support informed business decisions.
• Ensuring strong governance, internal controls and compliance through audit support and accurate statutory declarations.
• Managing treasury information, current accounts, asset records and master data to strengthen financial visibility and control.
• Coaching and supporting the Finance apprentice while collaborating closely with Finance colleagues and cost owners to translate financial data into meaningful business insights.
What will make you successful
• Bringing very good knowledge of accounting and controlling principles, Swiss accounting standards and month-end closing processes.
• Applying good knowledge of controlling principles, financial analysis, budgeting and forecasting.
• Using SAP and Microsoft Office tools to support accounting, reporting and financial performance management activities.
• Collaborating proactively with internal stakeholders while demonstrating autonomy, accuracy and strong attention to detail.
• Communicating fluently in French and English; German is an advantage.
• Bringing to life our values of care, grit, connection and ingenuity, while translating ideas into measurable impact and creating shared value.
At Nestlé Waters, we place people at the heart of everything we do
Our benefits are designed to support your growth and wellbeing, so you can thrive at work and in life:
• Flexible working options, including hybrid work possibilities (for office based roles)
• Paid holidays beyond legal requirements
• Learning and development opportunities to grow your career
• Performance based bonus
• Healthcare contribution and access to the Employee Assistance Program
• Strong employer contribution to your pension plan
• Generous parental leave and comprehensive family support solutions
• Attractive employee discounts across various products and services
What to expect from our hiring process
We are committed to an inclusive and respectful hiring experience and are happy to provide reasonable accommodations if needed. Our workplaces are fully accessible and supported by a strong safety culture, with installations and procedures to ensure a safe environment for everyone.
The hiring process typically includes an interview with Talent Acquisition, an interview with the hiring team, and a final discussion and offer. We review applications as they are received and close the role once a strong list of relevant candidates is identified, so we encourage you to apply early. All information is treated confidentially.
Stay vigilant: Nestlé will only contact candidates via official company email addresses and will never ask for payments or sensitive personal information at any stage of the hiring process.
Ready to Be a Force for Good?
Apply now and accelerate change that improves lives and the planet.