Accountant (m/w/d) 100%

Michael Page; Zürich; Vor Ort; CHF 110.000 - 180.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Permanent position

Broad autonomous finance role

Finance transformation initiatives

Collaboration with international teams

Zusammenfassung

Michael Page presents a broad finance role with strategic exposure within a growing, international hospitality group operating in Switzerland and abroad.

The successful candidate will manage accounting processes, contribute to budgeting, and interact with auditors, banks and other stakeholders to support strategic decision-making. Fluency in English is required; German or French is advantageous, with autonomy and analytical focus as core strengths.

Qualifikationen

• Several years of professional experience in accounting and finance.
• Strong knowledge of general and cost accounting.
• Experience preparing and analysing monthly and annual financial statements under Swiss GAAP FER and Swiss CO.
• Very good knowledge of Swiss VAT and general Swiss tax requirements.
• Experience with modern ERP and finance systems such as Microsoft Dynamics 365, SAP, Abacus, Sage or similar.
• Excellent MS Office skills, particularly Excel.
• Very good command of English; German and/or French an advantage.
• Autonomous, structured and analytical working style with high accuracy.
• Strong organisational and prioritisation skills to manage multiple deadlines.

Aufgaben

• Manage general and cost accounting activities in line with internal procedures and reporting deadlines.
• Prepare and analyse monthly and annual financial statements under Swiss CO and Swiss GAAP FER.
• Contribute to budgeting and forecasting with financial analysis and performance monitoring.
• Handle Swiss administrative and tax matters including VAT, corporate taxes and social insurance.
• Coordinate with external auditors, banks and other financial stakeholders.
• Establish and maintain internal controls to ensure quality and integrity of financial processes.
• Support finance system usage and drive process optimisation, automation and digitisation.
• Support ERP and treasury projects, including Microsoft Dynamics 365, Kyriba or similar.
• Serve as finance contact for Swiss authorities and external stakeholders on accounting, tax and financial matters.
• Provide local management with reliable financial information to support decisions.

Kenntnisse

Financial analysis

Strategic exposure

Cross-functional collaboration

ERP familiarity

Advanced Excel

Tools

Microsoft Dynamics 365

SAP

Abacus

Sage

Jobbeschreibung

• Broad finance role with strategic exposure


• International environment with diverse responsibilities

• Broad finance role with strategic exposure


• International environment with diverse responsibilities

About Our Client

Our client is a well-established international group operating across the hospitality and leisure sector. With a growing presence in Switzerland and international markets, the organisation combines strong operational expertise with a commitment to service quality, responsible business practices and sustainable growth.

Job Description

• Manage general and cost accounting activities in accordance with internal procedures, applicable regulations and reporting deadlines.


• Prepare and analyse monthly and annual financial statements in accordance with the Swiss Code of Obligations (CO) and Swiss GAAP FER.


• Contribute to the annual budgeting and forecasting process and support management with financial analysis and performance monitoring.


• Manage Swiss administrative and tax matters, including VAT, corporate taxes and social insurance requirements.


• Coordinate relationships with external auditors, banks and other financial stakeholders.


• Establish and maintain appropriate administrative procedures and key internal controls to ensure the quality and integrity of financial processes.


• Ensure the effective use of finance systems and contribute to process optimisation, automation and digitalisation initiatives.


• Support the implementation and continuous improvement of ERP and treasury solutions, such as Microsoft Dynamics 365, Kyriba or comparable systems.


• Act as a key finance contact for Swiss authorities and other external stakeholders on accounting, tax and financial matters.


• Provide local management with reliable financial information and analysis to support operational and strategic decision-making.

The Successful Applicant

• Several years of professional experience in accounting and finance, ideally gained within an SME, international group or similarly complex environment.


• Strong knowledge of general and cost accounting.


• Proven experience preparing and analysing monthly and annual financial statements under Swiss GAAP FER and the Swiss Code of Obligations.


• Very good knowledge of Swiss VAT and general Swiss tax requirements.


• Experience with modern ERP and finance systems such as Microsoft Dynamics 365, SAP, Abacus, Sage or similar.


• Excellent MS Office skills, particularly Excel.


• Very good command of English; German and/or French would be an advantage.


• Autonomous, structured and analytical working style, combined with a high level of accuracy and reliability.


• Strong organisational and prioritisation skills, with the ability to manage multiple deadlines effectively.


• Solution-oriented and pragmatic personality with a strong sense of ownership.


• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to establish trusted relationships with both internal and external stakeholders.

What's on Offer

• A permanent position within a stable and internationally growing organisation.


• A broad and autonomous finance role combining operational accounting with exposure to management and strategic topics.


• An environment that values collaboration, integrity, innovation and professional development.


• The opportunity to contribute to finance transformation, process optimisation and digitalisation initiatives.

Quote job ref: JN-092026-7095376