Accountant GL Junior

Accountant GL Junior

Within the Finance department the Junior 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.

Reporting to the Accounting Manager 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

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

Compliance & internal controls

• Apply internal accounting procedures and ensure compliance with Group (IFRS) and local (Swiss GAAP) standards
• Prepare bank reconciliations
• Contribute to process improvements and compliance with internal control requirements
• Document internal controls

Shared Service Center coordination and followup

• Prepare monitor and update procedures governing the work of the Shared Service Center
• Ensure coordination with the Shared Service Center
• Prepare manual payments

Support for any other tasks necessary for the smooth operation of the department

Qualifications :

Technical skills

• Strong knowledge of general accounting principles IFRS and local accounting standards
• Knowledge of ERP systems (SAP is an advantage)
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office particularly Excel

Behavioral skills

• 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

Profile sought

• Education: Bachelors degree / CFC with an accounting specialization / Federal Certificate (Brevet fédéral) in progress or equivalent
• Experience: Minimum 2 years experience in general accounting or within an accounting firm (internships included)
• Languages: French and English required; German is a plus

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time