Accounting Manager

Manpower Schweiz; Chiasso; On-site; CHF 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Manpower Schweiz seeks an Accounts Manager to strengthen cross-border Finance & Accounts for Swiss and Italian entities. You will manage daily accounting, VAT, and banking operations from the Swiss office, coordinating with Italian colleagues.

The role involves month-end closing support, management reporting, and ensuring VAT compliance across borders. English proficiency (B2) is expected, with exposure to SAP/ERP and Excel tools.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of Swiss and Italian VAT rules.
• Experience working with external stakeholders (tax advisers, auditors).
• Banking operations experience, including payments and reconciliations.
• Ability to manage AR/AP and meet critical deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Daily accounting management for Swiss and Italian entities.
• Processing and verifying invoices with accurate documentation.
• Maintaining the general ledger, accounts, and reconciliations.
• Supporting monthly and annual closing and financial reporting.

Skills

Cross-border accounting

VAT management

Banking operations

AR/AP management

SAP/ERP

Microsoft Excel

English (B2)

Education

Accounting/Finance degree

Tools

SAP/ERP

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Accounts Manager – Cross‑Border Finance Operations

Our client, an international industrial company with operations in Switzerland and Italy, is looking for an Accounts Manager to strengthen its cross‑border Finance & Accounts function. The role combines hands‑on accounting, VAT management, and banking operations across two jurisdictions. The position is hired under a Swiss employment contract, with operational involvement also from the Italian office located in the North Milan area.

What you will be doing

• Daily accounting management for Swiss and Italian entities

• Processing and verifying invoices (purchase, sales, expenses) with accurate documentation

• Maintaining the general ledger, customer/supplier accounts, and performing reconciliations

• Supporting monthly and annual closing and preparing financial data for Management

• Handling VAT and tax administration, including periodic VAT returns and reconciliations

• Ensuring correct VAT treatment for domestic, EU, and international transactions

• Coordinating with external advisors (accountants, tax consultants, auditors, authorities)

• Managing banking operations: reconciliations, authorised payments, AR/AP ageing, and follow‑ups

• Supporting the Italian Permanent Establishment from the Swiss office and liaising with local professionals

• Maintaining compliance, audit trails, and internal controls

• Supporting financial reporting and documentation requests from Management

What you bring

• Practical knowledge of Swiss and Italian accounting principles and VAT rules

• Experience working with external stakeholders (tax advisers, auditors, regulators)

• Strong banking operations skills including payments, collections, and reconciliations

• Confidence managing AR/AP and critical deadlines

• Structured, reliable approach to documentation and auditability

• Preferable knowledge of SAP/ERP and Microsoft Excel

• Minimum B2 level in English

Background

• Education in Accounting, Finance, or equivalent

• Proven experience in accounts management, financial administration, VAT handling, and statutory coordination

• Professional accounting certifications: a plus

What we offer

• Dynamic and stimulating environment with cross‑border exposure

• International company with structured processes and modern operations

• Collaborative culture with direct interaction across Swiss and Italian teams

• Professional growth in a role with broad responsibilities and autonomy