GL Accountant with French Swiss GAAP

Within the Finance department the GL Accountant contributes to the maintenance of general accounting records and to the reliability of financial information by ensuring the recording monitoring and reconciliation of accounting transactions. He/she actively participates in monthly quarterly and annual closing processes in compliance with applicable accounting standards and internal procedures.

The role holder is responsible for the following tasks:

General accounting (Swiss GAAP / IFRS)

• Record and review daytoday accounting entries (revenue payroll overheads bank entries provisions etc.)
• Ensure accounting entries comply with Group and local accounting rules
• Reconcile general ledger accounts as well as business systems with accounting records and analyze variances
• Prepare analyses of accounts and identified variances; maintain rigorous monitoring of suspense and clearing accounts
• Monitor intercompany balances
• Prepare bank reconciliations

Monthly / quarterly / annual closing activities

• Prepare account reconciliations and audit support documentation
• Contribute to the preparation of financial statements and to consolidation reporting
• Update financial dashboards and reporting tools
• Prepare accounts in compliance with local accounting standards and liaise with auditors

Administrative and tax management reporting

• Organize aged balance review meetings; monitor customer accounts in coordination with the Sales department
• Prepare monitor and file external tax returns (Corporate Income Tax VAT Pillar 2) and internal reporting requirements (specific internal reports transfer pricing)
• Monitor accounting entries related to the pension fund (IAS 19)
• Ensure archiving of accounting documents in line with internal and legal requirements

Ad hoc activities:

• Participates in the creation / update of Finance Standard Operating Procedures used by the SSC operational teams.
• Participates in project work (e.g. lean & optimization topics).
• Participates to functional & cross-functional meetings (when required) and shares feedback and regular contact with functional finance team

Qualifications :

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of general accounting principles IFRS and Swiss accounting standards
• Knowledge of ERP systems (SAP is an advantage)
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office particularly Excel
• Accuracy attention to detail and reliability
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage priorities
• Analytical mindset; discretion and respect for confidentiality
• Good interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively as part of a team

Education and experience

• Bachelors degree in Accounting / Finance
• Minimum 2 years experience in general accounting or within an accounting firm
• Languages: French and English B2; German is a plus

Additional Information :

Whats in it for you:

• Mentoring will help you blend with the team and get involved in your work as comfortably as possible;
• The company will provide continuous support and guidance throughout your work;
• Hybrid work model.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time