Accountant

Anavia AG; Bilten; On-site; CHF 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Anavia AG in Bilten, Switzerland is looking for an enthusiastic Accountant to join their team. The role involves financial accounting, management of payables and receivables, and assistance with financial reporting. Candidates should possess vocational training complemented by education in Finance or Accounting and have several years of relevant experience.

The Accountant will work autonomously and ensure compliance with financial policies while supporting audits and financial processes optimization. Proficiency in German and English is required.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Independently process accounts payable and manage accounts receivable.
• Prepare financial reporting and assist in budgeting processes.
• Support internal and external audits and optimize financial processes.

Skills

Accounts payable processing

Accounts receivable management

Financial reporting

Cost accounting

Analytical skills

German language proficiency

English language proficiency

Education

Completed commercial vocational training in Finance and Accounting

Tools

ERP systems

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 and 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.