Description

Are you an experienced and motivated Financial Accounting Manager looking for a new challenge?
Financial Accounting Manager
Job Title – Financial Accounting Manager - 100%
The Company
SSB Sauerwein & Schaefer Bau AG is an international engineering and construction development company in the fields of infrastructure and energy. It is a family-owned business dating back to 1912 and headquartered in Zurich, Switzerland since 2018. SSB has aspirations to grow as an international developer, investor, and contractor for projects in strategically selected high-growth infrastructure markets.
The Opportunity
Start Date: As soon as possible
Location: Zurich, Hybrid
About the Company
SSB AG is currently delivering the engineering, procurement, and construction services for a 580km High-Speed Railway worth over €2bn in Europe. The company is also engaged in the development of several large-scale infrastructure projects across the globe.
To complement the team, we are looking for a determined and dynamic Financial Accounting Manager to join us and to support the Finance Director at our headquarters in Zurich with immediate effect or by appointment.
Task and Responsibilities
Responsible for monthly and annual financial statements in accordance with IFRS and local law for SSB Zurich and SSB Italy
Management of financial accounting as well as accounts receivable and accounts payable
Recording invoices and bank payments
Reconciliation of invoices, accounts, debtors and creditors
Review expense and credit card reports
Supporting external audit procedures
Preparation of the periodic VAT statements (CH) and other mandatory tax forms
Improve and implement accounting, financial control processes and systems
Responsibility for and involvement in ICS processes
Supporting with project work
Supporting and instructing subsidiaries abroad
Supporting accounting duties for SSB companies in Zurich, Vienna and Italy
General administrative work
Skills / Qualifications
Several years of commercial training followed by a federal certificate in finance and accounting
10+ years of proven work experience in accounting
Fluency in English, German is a plus
Very good knowledge of Swiss Code of Obligations (OR), Swiss GAAP and IFRS knowledge.
Construction, Infrastructure, background would be preferred but not mandatory
Knowledge of Oracle Netsuite accounting software is beneficial
Very good knowledge of Microsoft Office packages, especially Excel
Self starter and have a pro-active approach to working with minimal supervision
Comfortable in a fast-paced international, multicultural environment
Excellent analytical skills, detail-oriented and proactive
Very independent and reliable way of working
Team player, integrity and perseverance, flexible, dedicated
High motivation and very strong communication skills
High tolerance to pressure and meeting deadlines
You will be self-motivated with a pro-active approach and have experience of working under pressure and meeting tight deadlines. Problem solving, communication and good interpersonal skills are a key requirement for this role.
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