Finance & Accounting Specialist Switzerland
F24
Posted: February 5, 2025
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Quick Summary
Manage full-cycle accounting for Swiss subsidiaries, including AP/AR, general ledger, intercompany accounting, and coordinate day-to-day activities with finance colleagues.
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Job Description
Your tasks:
• Lead Swiss Entities: Manage full-cycle accounting for both Swiss subsidiaries, including AP/AR, general ledger, intercompany accounting.
• Team: Coordinate day‑to‑day activities with two finance colleagues, align workloads and priorities, and ensure consistent application of policies and processes. Provide subject‑matter support on complex accounting and reporting topics while working hands‑on across operational tasks.
• Reporting & Compliance: Ensure timely and accurate month-end close, statutory reporting adhering to Swiss GAAP FER, VAT, and other local laws.
• Audit & Tax: Lead statutory audits, liaise with auditors and tax advisors, and support annual tax filings.
• Process Optimization: Streamline accounting workflows, internal controls, and integration of financial processes into NetSuite.
• Local Expertise: Monitor and advise on Swiss regulatory, financial, and tax changes.
• Cross-functional Collaboration: Work with Group Accounting & Tax, Legal Finance teams, and local stakeholders to support finance-driven decisions.
You:
Education & Experience• have a Bachelor’s or master’s in accounting, Finance, or equivalent.
• bring approximately 5+ years in accounting, with first management experience.
• have prior experience, working in international or multinational Swiss entities.
• are proficient with NetSuite; or have experience in ERP implementation/integration.
Technical Proficiency• posess strong accounting knowledge: GAAP FER, Swiss VAT.
• have a proven track record in month-end close, consolidation, audits, and statutory and management reporting.
• are fluent in English and German; proficiency in French is a plus.
Leadership & Soft Skills• gained first management experience.
• apply a strong analytical mindset with exceptional attention to detail.
• communicate with clarity and influence across functions, cultures, and geographies.
• thrive in complex, international environments and approach challenges with adaptability and solution-oriented thinking.
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