Accountant, 60-100% (ID 2198)

AO Foundation; Davos; Hybrid; CHF 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Supplementary vacation days

Pension scheme contributions

Internal skills training

Flexible hours

Hybrid work options

Job summary

AO Foundation in Davos seeks an experienced accountant to manage daily activities, support monthly and annual statements, and contribute across departments. You will enhance workflows with Excel and Power BI in a collaborative, international setting.

The role requires Swiss KV or equivalent, several years of accounting, and strong numeracy. German and English skills are essential; the organization supports language development and flexible work options.

Qualifications

• Swiss KV or equivalent accounting qualification.
• Several years of professional accounting experience.
• Strong numerical aptitude and attention to detail.
• Proactive, solution-oriented approach with process improvement mindset.
• Ability to work collaboratively in an international environment.
• Excellent written and spoken German and good English; English courses supported.
• Team-oriented with initiative and composure in challenging situations.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day accounting activities including accounts receivable and payable, payments, and reconciliations.
• Support monthly and annual financial statements preparation and provide cover for team members.
• Contribute expertise to cross-departmental projects.
• Use and develop Excel and Power BI skills.
• Investigate discrepancies and propose practical accounting solutions.

Skills

Attention to detail

Numerical aptitude

German & English

Team collaboration

Education

Swiss KV apprenticeship

Tools

Excel

Power BI

Job description

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The AO is a medically guided, not-for-profit organization, a global network of surgeons, and the world's leading education, innovation, and research organization specializing in the surgical treatment of trauma and musculoskeletal disorders. We are home to people from all over the world, from different backgrounds, with diverse talents and specialist areas. What binds us together is our passion for excellence, our dedication to our mission of improving patient care, and our understanding that we are stronger together: we are one AO.
For more information, visit: https://www.aofoundation.org/

Workload percentage / Pensum: 100%

Are you passionate about numbers, have an eye for detail, and enjoy working in an international environment? Join our team and put your accounting expertise into practice while continuing to develop your skills. We offer you the opportunity to take ownership of a broad range of accounting activities, contribute to continuous improvement, and grow within an international organization.

Main Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day accounting activities, including accounts receivable and accounts payable, payment processing, and account reconciliations.
• Support the preparation of monthly and annual financial statements and provide cover for other team members when needed.
• Contribute your expertise to cross-departmental projects.
• Use and further develop your skills in Excel and other tools, such as Microsoft Power BI.
• Investigate discrepancies and help identify practical solutions to accounting-related issues.

Main Requirements

• Commercial training, such as a Swiss commercial apprenticeship (KV), or a comparable qualification in business or accounting.
• Several years of professional experience in accounting and financial bookkeeping.
• A strong affinity for numbers and attention to detail.
• A proactive and solution-oriented approach, with an interest in continuously improving workflows and processes.
• The ability to work collaboratively and reliably in an international environment.
• Excellent written and spoken German and good English skills. If you would like to further develop your English, the AO Foundation supports employees through English language courses.
• A team-oriented personality who takes initiative, remains composed in challenging situations, and approaches colleagues and tasks with a positive attitude.

We offer

• An interesting and varied job in an exciting and innovative organization
• The opportunity to be part of a highly committed international team
• Modern infrastructure
• High degree of flexibility regarding working hours and location (depending on operational requirements)
• Generous package of social benefits, including supplementary vacation days and pension scheme contributions
• Internal skills training opportunities and support for continued education