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Senior Accountant

Employer
LHH
Location
Zurich, Switzerland
Salary
Competitive
Closing date
Feb 18, 2025
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Job Function
Other
Industry Sector
Finance - General
Employment Type
Full Time
Education
Bachelors
Our client is a leader in providing engineering and construction services for large scale infrastructure projects across globe. The company has a long history and an international set-up. They currently are looking for a determined and dynamic Senior Accountant to join their Zurich team. The qualified candidate will have min 5 years of GL accounting in Switzerland, knowledge of OR and IFRS, and Fluency in German and English.

Task and Responsibilities

  • Responsible for monthly and annual financial statements in accordance with IFRS and the Swiss Code of Obligations, reporting directly to the group
  • Management of financial accounting as well as accounts receivable and accounts payable
  • Recording invoices and bank payments
  • Reconciliation of invoices, accounts, debtors and creditors
  • Review expense and credit card reports
  • Supporting external audit procedures
  • Preparation of the periodic VAT statements (CH) and other mandatory tax forms
  • Improve and implement accounting, financial control processes and systems
  • Responsibility for and involvement in ICS processes
  • Supporting with project work
  • Supporting and instructing subsidiaries abroad

Skills / Qualifications

  • Several years of commercial training followed by a federal certificate in finance and accounting
  • 5+ years of proven work experience in accounting
  • Fluency in English and German is a must
  • Very good knowledge of Swiss Code of Obligations (OR) and IFRS knowledge.
  • Construction, Infrastructure, background would be preferred but not mandatory
  • Knowledge of Oracle Netsuite accounting software is beneficial
  • Very good knowledge of Microsoft Office packages, especially Excel
  • Self starter and have a pro-active approach to working with minimal supervision
  • Comfortable in a fast-paced international, multicultural environment
  • Excellent analytical skills, detail-oriented and proactive
  • Very independent and reliable way of working
  • Team player, integrity and perseverance, flexible, dedicated
  • High motivation and very strong communication skills
  • High tolerance to pressure and meeting deadlines

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