Accounting & Payroll Senior Specialist | International PMO

KPMG Switzerland; Lausanne; Hybrid; CHF 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Parking spaces

Lunch allowance

SBB Half-Fare Travelcard

Mobile phone reimbursement

Hybrid working model

Parental leave

Job summary

KPMG Switzerland is seeking a Senior Consultant to support national and international clients in accounting and payroll matters. You will manage ledgers through closing cycles, apply Swiss Code of Obligations, Swiss GAAP RPC, US GAAP or IFRS, and prepare VAT returns.

Collaboration across multinational teams and technology-enabled solutions is encouraged. The role requires 3–5 years in Swiss accounting, payroll experience is a plus, and fluency in French with advanced English.

Qualifications

• Native French with advanced English (C1)
• 3–5 years of Swiss accounting experience
• Payroll experience is an advantage
• Proficient with Microsoft Office, especially Excel

Responsibilities

• Advise national and international clients on financial management and payroll, ensuring regulatory compliance.
• Manage receivables, payables and general ledger through closing, applying Swiss/US GAAP or IFRS as required.
• Prepare financial statements and VAT returns.
• Support payroll activities for diverse employee populations and expatriates.
• Contribute to transition and implementation projects, coordinating activities and timelines.
• Collaborate across KPMG teams and support technology-enabled tools and automation.

Skills

French (native)

English (C1)

Excel

Accounting software

Education

Commercial diploma or Bachelor's degree (accounting/finance/economics)

Swiss federal diploma in finance & accounting (advantage)

Tools

Accounting software

Job description

KPMG Switzerland is seeking a Senior Consultant to support national and international clients in accounting and payroll matters. You will manage ledgers through closing cycles, apply Swiss Code of Obligations, Swiss GAAP RPC, US GAAP or IFRS, and prepare VAT returns.

Collaboration across multinational teams and technology-enabled solutions is encouraged. The role requires 3–5 years in Swiss accounting, payroll experience is a plus, and fluency in French with advanced English.