Description

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.

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 ( , 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.