Accountant

About INTERHOLCO

INTERHOLCO (IHC), founded in 1962 and headquartered in Baar (Switzerland), is an internationally active B2B trading and industrial company. The group supplies customers in over 40 countries and manages complex international supply, payment, and service flows. Our Congolese subsidiary IFO (Industrie Forestière de Ouesso) sustainably manages 1.16 million hectares of FSC®-certified natural forest and processes wood locally into high-quality products. With over 1,200 employees, IFO is part of a globally consolidated group of companies with high demands on accounting, compliance, and transparency.

To strengthen our Finance team in Baar (ZG) as part of succession planning, we are looking for a dedicated individual as an Accountant.

Role Objective

In this role, you will independently take on central tasks in financial accounting and work closely with the Senior Accountant and Finance Management. You will be responsible for defined sub-areas and develop progressively.

Your Tasks

• You independently manage accounts payable and receivable for defined areas.
• You post business transactions in the general ledger and ensure correct account assignment.
• You prepare and partially execute payment transactions independently.
• You actively participate in monthly, quarterly, and annual closings and take over initial closing areas.
• You prepare deferrals, provisions, and perform reconciliations.
• You support the preparation of VAT returns and tax declarations.
• You perform regular account reconciliations and resolve discrepancies independently.
• You participate in budget and forecast processes.
• You support internal controls (IKS) and audit preparations and act as a contact person for defined areas.
• You work with internal and external interfaces (e.g., HR, Controlling, Auditors).

IT & Processes

• You work reliably in the ERP system (e.g., SAP) and take responsibility for data quality in your area.
• You use MS Excel for evaluations, reconciliations, and simple analyses.
• You actively contribute to the optimization of processes and workflows.
• You support automation and digitalization projects in the Finance area.

Your Profile

• You have a degree as a specialist in finance and accounting (e.g., professional qualification or equivalent).
• You have approx. 2-4 years of professional experience in financial accounting.
• You have sound knowledge of accounting, ideally according to IFRS.
• You have experience with ERP systems (e.g., SAP) and good Excel skills.
• You speak German very well; have good English skills and French skills are an advantage.
• You work independently, structured, and reliably.
• You are resilient, take responsibility, and think proactively.
• You have an interest in process optimization and digitalization.

Good to Know

• You can expect varied work with growing responsibility.
• You have development prospects towards Senior Accountant.
• You work in an international environment.
• We support you with further training and your personal development.
• You benefit from attractive social benefits and perks.

Interested?

Then we look forward to receiving your CV and cover letter at E-Mail schreiben

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• The requirements and responsibilities contained in this job description are not exhaustive and do not constitute an employment contract. They may be changed by the direct supervisor during the period of employment as needed.