Senior G/L Accountant

Electra; Wien; Vor Ort; EUR 70.000 - 110.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

A great opportunity in a fast-growing,

Entrepreneurial journey

Zusammenfassung

Electra seeks an Accounting Manager – Alpine Scope to oversee month-end and year-end close across Switzerland, Austria and the Czech Republic. The role covers statutory accounting, VAT declarations, and tightening governance across three geographies.

You will drive finance process automation, KPI reporting, and collaboration with external auditors. Fluency in German and English is required; knowledge of Swiss/Austrian tax is a plus. A Master’s degree is expected.

Qualifikationen

• Master’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in general accounting, controlling, or financial operations.
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles, local tax regulations, and VAT requirements.
• Experience with external audits is a plus.
• Fluent in German and English (French or Czech a plus).
• Advanced Excel skills and familiarity with financial reporting tools.
• Experience with SAP (or another ERP) is a plus.

Aufgaben

• Month-End & Year-End Closing / General Accounting across Alpine geographies.
• Define, document and enforce consistent closing procedures across three geographies.
• Own the full month-end and year-end accounting cycle, including reconciliations.
• Support financial audits in collaboration with external auditors.
• Back-up to the accountant to ensure continuity of operations.
• Prepare VAT declarations for Switzerland and Austria.
• Drive optimization and automation of finance processes.
• Develop and maintain reporting tools, dashboards, and KPIs.

Kenntnisse

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Proactive, solution-oriented mindset

Multitasking / Prioritization

Advanced Excel skills

Ausbildung

Master’s degree in accounting/finance

Tools

SAP

Jobbeschreibung

About Electra

The shift to electric mobility is happening. Electra is accelerating it. Transportation is one of Europe's biggest sources of carbon emissions. Since 2021, Electra has worked to make charging so simple that electric vehicles become the obvious choice for everyone. In five years, we have built a team of over 300 talents from 21 nationalities in 10 countries, and we are expanding to thousands more charging points in Europe with our own eMSP.

Position

Accounting Manager – Alpine Scope (Switzerland, Austria and Czech Republic)

Responsibilities

• Month-End & Year-End Closing / General Accounting
  • Deliver and control statutory accounts across all three geographies, each under its own local GAAP.
  • Guarantee the accuracy, completeness and timeliness of the general ledger and sub-ledgers (accounts payable, accounts receivable, fixed assets, intercompany, accruals) across the Alpine entities.
  • Own the full month-end and year-end accounting cycle, including balance-sheet reconciliations, and ensure the books are audit-ready.
  • Define, document and enforce consistent accounting policies and closing procedures across the three geographies, bridging local GAAP with group reporting standards.
  • Support financial audits in direct collaboration with external auditors.
  • Act as full back-up to the accountant on day-to-day accounting, guaranteeing continuity of operations across the Alpine entities.
• Tax & Compliance
  • Prepare VAT declarations for Switzerland and Austria.
  • Ensure compliance with local accounting and tax regulations.
• Tools & Process Improvement
  • Drive optimization and automation of finance processes, including AI-enabled initiatives.
  • Develop and maintain reporting tools, dashboards, and KPIs to strengthen financial steering and data quality across the entities.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in general accounting, controlling, or financial operations.
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles, local tax regulations, and VAT requirements.
• Solid understanding of local statutory accounting requirements and audit processes.
• Experience as an external auditor is considered a plus.
• Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and a proactive, solution-oriented mindset.
• Experience with SAP (or another ERP); exposure to finance transformation projects is a plus.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and thrive in a fast-paced environment.
• Fluent in German and English (French or Czech considered a plus).
• Advanced Excel skills and familiarity with financial reporting tools.

Benefits

• A great opportunity in a fast-growing scale-up.
• An entrepreneurial journey with real impact.
• A motivated and passionate team of over 300 professionals.
• A flexible, inclusive, and international work environment.
• An attractive compensation package (base + bonus).

At Electra, we strive to create an environment where everyone feels comfortable, safe, and free to be themselves, fully expressing their potential. We are committed to equal opportunities and do not tolerate discrimination based on religion, cultural background, nationality, gender, sexual orientation, age, or disability. Even if you don’t tick all the boxes, we encourage you to apply! We value potential, motivation, and a growth mindset just as much as experience.