General Accountant

In fast changing markets customers worldwide rely on Thales. Thales is a business where brilliant people from all over the world come together to share ideas and inspire each aerospace transportation defence security and space our architects design innovative solutions that make our tomorrows possible.

In Zurich you will support our customers in their mission to ensure the digital and physical security of Switzerland. Secure broadband communication and efficient energy management are examples of innovative solutions that we develop locally for the Swiss Armed Forces and security organizations and also export internationally.

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General Accountant

Location: Zurich #LI-HYBRID

Reporting to the CFO you will be part of a collaborative finance environment working closely with operational teams Group Finance our Shared Service Center in Portugal Procurement tax advisors and auditors. Your expertise will play an important role in ensuring that our financial information is accurate reliable and compliant.

Your Mission

• Take ownership of the accuracy and reliability of accounting entries and monthly closing activities.

• Help ensure compliance withIFRS and Swiss GAAP including the preparation supervision and validation of statutory and consolidated accounts.

• Work closely with the Shared Service Center and Procurement to support an efficientProcure-to-Payprocess and timely payments.

• Coordinate with the Tax Advisor on the companys tax activities and requirements.

• Support the preparation ofGroup reporting packagesand provide reliable financial information to management.

• Contribute to monitoring financial performance and analyzing variances against budget.

• Identify risks opportunities and potential misstatements recommend appropriate corrective actions and escalate significant concerns when needed.

Your Experience

• Around34 years of professional experience in accounting ideally with broad general accounting responsibilities.

• Swiss Federal Diploma in Finance and Accounting or equivalent qualification.

• Strong knowledge ofSwiss statutory accounting requirementsand good knowledge ofIFRS and international accounting principles.

• Practical experience withmonthly closing financial reporting and accounting controls.

• Understanding oftax activities with experience working with external Tax Advisors and Auditors.

• Fluent German and English enabling effective collaboration across local and international stakeholders.

• Strongcommunication collaboration and analytical skills with the ability to identify issues take action and work effectively with different teams.

What You Can Expect

• Benefits for special occasions

• International development opportunities within the Thales Group

• Extensive training opportunities through the Thales Learning Hub

• Employee discount platform

• Paid premiums for accident and daily sickness insurance

• Monthly meal allowance of CHF 180

• Avadis wealth creation foundation

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