Accountant

Anavia AG; Schweiz; On-site; EUR 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

ANAVIA AG is seeking an ambitious Accountant to contribute to the future of unmanned aviation. You will own financial accounting, reporting and cost accounting activities, including AP/AR, GL, VAT, and audits.

The role emphasizes data-driven insights, efficiency improvements, and compliance with internal policies and statutory requirements within an international finance team.

Qualifications

• Completed commercial vocational training with further education in Finance and Accounting or equivalent qualification.
• Several years of professional experience in finance and accounting.
• Sound knowledge of accounts payable, accounts receivable and general ledger accounting.
• Experience in cost accounting is an advantage.
• Very good German and English language skills.

Responsibilities

• Independently process accounts payable, including verification, coding and posting of supplier invoices.
• Manage accounts receivable, including customer invoicing and monitoring incoming payments.
• Post daily financial transactions in the general ledger and prepare journal entries and accruals.
• Reconcile bank accounts and balance sheet accounts; maintain fixed asset register and depreciation.
• Prepare VAT returns and support month-end, quarter-end and year-end closing activities.
• Support cost center reporting, budgeting, forecasting and internal financial controls.
• Act as contact person for accounting-related matters; support audits and finance process optimization.

Skills

Accounts payable

Accounts receivable

General ledger

Cost accounting

German language

English language

Education

Commercial vocational training in Finance and Accounting

Tools

ERP system

Job description

Your mission

As ANAVIA continues its rapid growth, we are seeking an ambitious Accountant who is eager to contribute to the future of unmanned aviation.

In this role, you will take ownership of the following responsibilities:

Financial Accounting:

• Independently process accounts payable, including the verification, coding and posting of supplier invoices.
• Manage accounts receivable, including customer invoicing and monitoring incoming payments.
• Post daily financial transactions in the general ledger.
• Prepare journal entries and periodic accruals.
• Reconcile bank accounts, accounts receivable, accounts payable and balance sheet accounts.
• Maintain the fixed asset register, including asset capitalization and depreciation.
• Prepare VAT returns and support other statutory reporting requirements.
• Support month-end, quarter-end and year-end closing activities.
• Ensure proper and complete accounting records in accordance with internal policies and applicable accounting regulations.

Financial Reporting & Controlling Support:

• Assist in maintaining regular management reports and financial dashboards to support data-driven decision-making.
• Analyze financial results and key performance indicators (KPIs), identifying risks and opportunities on project, product and customer level.
• Oversee internal cost allocations, cost center reporting, and variance tracking.
• Contribute to cost control initiatives and monitor departmental spending and maintain internal financial controls and procedures.

Cost Accounting and Reporting:

• Support cost center and cost object accounting.
• Assist with internal cost allocations.
• Prepare standard reports and reconciliations.
• Support budgeting, forecasting and reporting processes.
• Maintain and manage financial master data within the ERP system.

Other Responsibilities:

• Act as the contact person for accounting-related matters for EDGE Finance and ANAVIA departments.
• Support internal and external audits.
• Contribute to the optimization and digitalization of finance processes.
• Perform general administrative tasks within the Finance Department.

Competencies & Duties:

• Work independently in a structured and reliable manner.
• Ensure the timely, complete and accurate processing of all accounting transactions.
• Ensure compliance with EDGE & ANAVIA financial policies as well as statutory and regulatory requirements.
• Handle confidential financial information with discretion.
• Cooperate constructively with internal and external stakeholders.
• Support the continuous improvement of finance processes.
• Comply with ANAVIA's company policies, quality standards and safety regulations.

Your profile

• Completed commercial vocational training, complemented by further education in Finance and Accounting or an equivalent qualification.
• Several years of professional experience in finance and accounting.
• Sound knowledge of accounts payable, accounts receivable and general ledger accounting.
• Experience in cost accounting is an advantage.
• Very good German and English language skills.

Join a dynamic and international team at ANAVIA and help shape the future of unmanned aviation.

We look forward to receiving your application.

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