Accounting Manager — IFRS, Budgets & Financial Ops

Sulzer; Winterthur; Hybrid; CHF 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holidays

Defined contribution pension scheme

Employee Assistance Program/healthcare

On-site parking/public transport

Discount programs

Job summary

Sulzer is seeking an Accounting Manager in Winterthur to join our Headquarter finance team. You will oversee financial and operational accounting, ensure IFRS and Swiss reporting compliance, and collaborate with Tax and Treasury to support planning and controls.

The role requires a finance-focused education with eidg. Fachausweis or equivalent, 2–3 years of relevant experience, and strong Excel and SAP FI/CO skills, plus fluency in German and English.

Qualifications

• Commercial education with further qualification in Finance and Accounting (eidg. Fachausweis) or equivalent.
• 2–3 years of professional experience in finance and accounting.
• Good knowledge of Swiss accounting requirements and IFRS.
• Advanced Excel skills and working knowledge of SAP FI/CO.
• Fluent German (C2) and good English (B2).

Responsibilities

• Manage financial and operational accounting activities.
• Prepare monthly, half-year and annual financial statements per IFRS and Swiss requirements.
• Manage cost centre and profit centre accounting.
• Prepare budgets, forecasts and monthly financial reporting.
• Analyse financial statements and reconcile balance sheet accounts.
• Coordinate liquidity planning, intercompany matching and netting.
• Act as a contact for accounts receivable, accounts payable and subledger topics.
• Contribute to improving accounting processes and controls.

Skills

German (C2)

English (B2)

Excel

SAP FI/CO

Attention to detail

Communication

Education

Commercial education

Fachausweis in Finance & Accounting

Tools

SAP FI/CO

Job description

Sulzer is seeking an Accounting Manager in Winterthur to join our Headquarter finance team. You will oversee financial and operational accounting, ensure IFRS and Swiss reporting compliance, and collaborate with Tax and Treasury to support planning and controls.

The role requires a finance-focused education with eidg. Fachausweis or equivalent, 2–3 years of relevant experience, and strong Excel and SAP FI/CO skills, plus fluency in German and English.