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Financial Accountant

Inseriert am: 22.04.2020

We are looking for a Financial Accountant
– Swiss & IFRS GAAP –based in Zurich


Be part of a multicultural and international team, based in our Zurich office.
On our teams, everyone counts – and we want your unique way of thinking.


You bring the talent, and we’ll provide the rest!


Are you…



  • Sharp and focused with strong analytical skills?

  • Interested in working with technology to better business?

  • An excellent communicator?

  • Positive, creative, with a can-do attitude?

  • Flexible, open-minded, not afraid to take charge?

  • Highly collaborative yet results oriented?

  • Eager to learn and develop in a multicultural environment?


What you can expect



  • Handling monthly, quarterly and annual closings in line with Regional and Group reporting requirements and calendar

  • Preparing financial statements for Swiss and IFRS GAAP

  • Preparing, providing and managing accounting transactions in close cooperation with controlling teams

  • Maintaining and preparing account reconciliations to provide accuracy and consistency in financial accounts

  • Computing VAT and preparing necessary declarations

  • Cooperating closely with offshore and onshore accounting and financial teams, financial controllers, internal and external auditors as well as other stakeholders and functions across the Group

  • Developing and optimizing processes within the Finance function in close cooperation with HR, Controlling and Business representatives

  • Contributing to and driving projects that help to continuously improve finance related activities (e.g. promote tools, best practices of working efficiency, bookkeeping)

  • Complying with financial policies and regulations, and ensuring compliance with GAAP principles


What we expect from you.



  • Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance or related discipline

  • 4+ years’ Experience/proven track record in Accounting/Finance within a global organization

  • In-depth knowledge of Swiss GAAP, IFRS experience preferred

  • Knowledge of Tax related regulations (mainly VAT)

  • Proficiency with accounting & financial systems/software applications, preferably Oracle

  • Good capacity to verify own work, check for consistency and quality of delivered data

  • Solid ability and willingness to enhance process and controls

  • Strong knowledge of MS Excel

  • Fluency in English

  • Very good communication skills to efficiently interact with various stakeholders in the Group


Interested? We should talk!


Starting date: Immediately


Location: Zurich


Take your chance and apply!

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