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Accountant (100%)

Employer
LHH
Location
Zurich, Switzerland
Salary
Competitive
Closing date
Feb 8, 2025
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Job Function
Other
Industry Sector
Finance - General
Employment Type
Full Time
Education
Bachelors
An international B2B Group is looking for a German and English speaking GL Accountant to join their Finance team.

Responsibilities:
  • Accounting Tasks:
    • Ensure accurate accounting for the group's parent companies and timely recording of financial transactions.
    • Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in accordance with Swiss GAAP (OR) and IFRS.
  • Collaboration with Legal Team: Support property insurance management, including contracts, claims, risk assessment, budgeting, and cost control.
  • Group Fleet Management: procurement, maintenance, insurance, cost control, reporting, and compliance.
  • Expense Management Oversight: expense processing, receipt retention, audits, approvals, and adherence to guidelines.
  • Training and development of finance trainees.
  • Ad-hoc Projects: Participate in finance-related projects.
  • Deputy Tasks: Serve as backup for VAT reporting (CH, DE, NL) and as a substitute for the Financial Specialist.


Qualifications:
  • Accounting qualification (Swiss certification or equivalent).
  • 5+ years of experience in general ledger accounting (closing processes).
  • Strong knowledge of SAP FI, SAP MM, and SAP SD.
  • Proficient in MS Office, especially Excel, and IT-savvy.
  • Fluent in German and English (written and spoken).
  • Strong social skills and ability to collaborate with various teams.
  • Proactive, flexible, and deadline-oriented with an analytical mindset.
Offer:
  • Challenging, independent role in a fast-growing international company with short decision-making processes.
  • Flexible hours and remote work options.
  • Opportunities for personal and professional development with competitive benefits.
  • A supportive working environment with a respectful culture.
  • Convenient location, easily accessible from Zurich and Zug by train or car.

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