Group Accounting and Tax Manager

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.Role & responsibilities