Senior accountant
SGS
Posted: March 2, 2026
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We are hiring a Senior Accountant to join our team in Genève, Switzerland, to ensure VAT compliance and perform monthly VAT statement declarations using Hyperion Financial Management, managing journal entries, and collaborating with our shared ser.
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Job Description
We are SGS – the world's leading testing, inspection and certification company. We are recognized as the global benchmark for sustainability, quality and integrity. Our 99,500 employees operate a network of 2,500 offices and laboratories, working together to enable a better, safer and more interconnected world.
• Ensure VAT compliance and perform VAT statement quarterly and yearly declarations on a complex VAT group
• Assist in reporting month end results to HQ using Hyperion Financial Management
• Review and post month end journal entries.
• Manage collaboration with the shared service center to ensure high-quality output
• Ensure accuracy and timeliness of balance sheet reconciliations and financial statements across multiple entities, to meet internal and external audit requirements.
• Perform monthly balance sheet reconciliations for nominated accounts (specifically related to human resources) to ensure integrity and validation. Develop action plans to address issues.
• In charge of statutory account preparation for the Holdings, as well as smaller operating entities as per Swiss code of obligations in particular:• Manage transactions related to the group's investments, acquisitions, disposals and financing.
• Record entries related to dividends, financial income, and changes in equity.
• Compile statutory accounts with multi branches consolidation with entities abroad
• In charge of coordinating income tax compliance with external consultants
• Involve in the deployment of Oracle cloud-based solution
• Support continuous improvement and innovation within the group/local and the Finance team.
• University degree (in business, economics, or accounting) or equivalent
• Minimum 10 years’ accounting experience in an international Group
• Experience of multi-cultural and matrix driven environments
• Experience working with ERP and reporting system mandatory (Oracle ERP preferred)
• Familiar with international accounting standards (IAS/IFRS)
• Fluent in English (German would be a strong plus)
• Must have strong computer skills notably Excel Pivot tables (must have)
• Power BI competency is a plus