Accountant GL Junior

Coface; Lausanne; Vor Ort; CHF 65.000 - 90.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Join Coface in Lausanne as a Junior GL Accountant within the Finance department, contributing to the maintenance of general accounting records and ensuring reliable financial information.

You will participate in monthly, quarterly and annual closings under Swiss GAAP and IFRS, reporting to the Accounting Manager and collaborating with auditors to prepare reconciliations, statements and dashboards.

Qualifikationen

• Strong knowledge of general accounting principles, IFRS, and local accounting standards.
• Experience with ERP systems and financial reporting is a plus.
• Excellent Excel skills and attention to detail.

Aufgaben

• Maintain general accounting records in line with Group and local rules.
• Assist with monthly, quarterly and annual closings and provide audit support.
• Prepare reconciliations for intercompany and balance sheet accounts.

Kenntnisse

General accounting

IFRS

Swiss GAAP

SAP

Excel

Analytical mindset

Tools

SAP

Jobbeschreibung

• Contract type (job boards): Permanent contract

Company Description

At Coface, we make trade happen everyday.

Our 5,200 experts representing 80+ nationalities in 58 countries are united by a shared purpose: helping companies navigate through uncertainty by empowering them to make the right decisions and trade smarter in a complex world.

With nearly 80 years of global experience, we offer companies a full range of solutions: Trade Credit Insurance, Business Information, Debt Collection, Single Risk insurance, Surety Bonds, Factoring — all driven by a unique data patrimony, cutting-edge technology, innovation and a deep understanding of the global economy.

Joining Coface means being part of a close-knit international organization, where your ideas matter. We foster a culture of learning, collaboration and inclusion where you are given responsibilities and can see the impact of your actions.

Shape the future of trade with us.
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Job Description

Within the Finance department, the Junior GL Accountant contributes to the maintenance of general accounting records and to the reliability of financial information by ensuring the recording, monitoring, and reconciliation of accounting transactions. He/she actively participates in monthly, quarterly, and annual closing processes, in compliance with applicable accounting standards and internal procedures.

Reporting to the Accounting Manager, the role holder is responsible for the following tasks:

General accounting (Swiss GAAP / IFRS)

• Ensure accounting entries comply with Group and local accounting rules
• Reconcile general ledger accounts as well as business systems with accounting records, and analyze variances
• Prepare analyses of accounts and identified variances; maintain rigorous monitoring of suspense and clearing accounts
• Monitor intercompany balances

Monthly / quarterly / annual closing activities

• Prepare account reconciliations and audit support documentation
• Contribute to the preparation of financial statements and to consolidation reporting
• Update financial dashboards and reporting tools
• Prepare accounts in compliance with local accounting standards and liaise with auditors

Administrative and tax management, reporting

• Organize aged balance review meetings; monitor customer accounts in coordination with the Sales department
• Prepare, monitor, and file external tax returns (Corporate Income Tax, VAT, Pillar 2) and internal reporting requirements (specific internal reports, transfer pricing)
• Monitor accounting entries related to the pension fund (IAS 19)
• Ensure archiving of accounting documents in line with internal and legal requirements

Compliance & internal controls

• Apply internal accounting procedures and ensure compliance with Group (IFRS) and local (Swiss GAAP) standards
• Prepare bank reconciliations
• Contribute to process improvements and compliance with internal control requirements
• Document internal controls

Shared Service Center coordination and follow-up

• Prepare, monitor, and update procedures governing the work of the Shared Service Center
• Ensure coordination with the Shared Service Center
• Prepare manual payments

Support for any other tasks necessary for the smooth operation of the department

Qualifications

Technical skills

• Strong knowledge of general accounting principles, IFRS, and local accounting standards
• Knowledge of ERP systems (SAP is an advantage)
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel
• Accuracy, attention to detail, and reliability
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage priorities
• Analytical mindset; discretion and respect for confidentiality
• Good interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively as part of a team

Profile sought

• Experience: Minimum 2 years’ experience in general accounting or within an accounting firm (internships included)
• Languages: French and English required; German is a plus

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