Accountant

About

The Accountant supports the accounting team in maintaining accurate financial records and ensuring compliance with applicable standards.

He/she assists in routine accounting operations, participates in monthly closings, contributes to financial analyses, and collaborates with internal departments to ensure the smooth running of accounting processes.

Responsibilities

A. Accounting management & closings

• Support the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual closings
• Perform basic reconciliations and help identify discrepancies
• Assist in maintaining accurate accounting records in compliance with CO and IFRS standards
• Prepare preliminary documentation for internal and external audits

B. Analysis & reporting

• Contribute to the collection and consolidation of financial information for reporting
• Assist in monitoring key KPIs (DSO, collection rate, AR performance)
• Support the preparation of reporting files such as audit packs or Group reports

C. Billing, accounts receivable & compliance

• Assist in billing reconciliation

D. Accounts payable and Treasury

• Assist AP reconciliation with subledger
• Assist in Bank reconciliation
• Assist to prepare payments

E. Continuous improvement & integration

• Participate in the simplification and optimization of accounting processes
• Support digitization initiatives within the SSC (ERP: Navision, Opale)
• Contribute to the digitization and efficiency of tools (ERP: Navision, Opale)
• Report recurring operational issues and suggest improvements

F. Collaboration & internal support

• Collaborate with finance, audit, operations, and IT teams
• Provide basic administrative and technical support to the accounting team
• Communicate clearly and professionally with internal and external stakeholders

Qualifications

• Degree in finance, accounting, business administration or equivalent
• Ongoing or planned professional certification (e.g., CPA, ACCA) is an asset
• First experience with ERP systems (Opale, SAP, Navision) is a plus
• English fluency required, with German or French preferred

Experience

• 1–2 years of experience in accounting or financial operations
• Internship or entry-level experience in an SSC environment is an advantage
• Interest in developing skills in closing processes and financial operations

Competencies

• Good analytical mindset, rigor, and attention to detail
• Ability to work in a dynamic environment
• Strong willingness to learn and develop technical accounting skills
• Good communication and teamwork skills
• Interest in process improvement and digitalization initiatives
• Basic knowledge of Swiss accounting practices and IFRS is an advantage