ASAP: Finance & Accounting Specialist (m/w/d)

Michael Page; Zürich; On-site; CHF 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Direct impact on decisions

International exposure

Process improvement opportunities

High autonomy

Stable organisation

Job summary

Michael Page, in Zürich, collaborates with a well-established international organisation to recruit a hands-on finance professional. You will manage end-to-end accounting activities, budgeting, forecasting, and reporting, ensuring Swiss VAT compliance and robust internal controls.

The successful candidate has a Bachelor's in Accounting/Finance, at least 3 years of experience, ERP experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central, advanced Excel, fluent English (German a plus), and thrives

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics or related discipline.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in accounting, finance, controlling, or financial management.
• Strong understanding of accounting principles, financial reporting, and P&L management.
• Practical knowledge of Swiss VAT and statutory reporting requirements.
• Hands-on ERP experience with Dynamics 365 BC.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end accounting activities including accounts payable, accounts receivable, general ledger postings, reconciliations, and month-end close.
• Prepare and maintain accurate financial statements, management reports, and P&L reporting.
• Lead budget preparation, financial forecasting, and expenditure tracking.
• Analyse budget variances and provide financial recommendations to support decision-making.
• Ensure compliance with Swiss accounting requirements, VAT regulations, and statutory obligations.
• Act as a key contact for VAT-related topics, supporting international transactions and country-specific requirements where applicable.
• Coordinate audit preparation and liaise with external auditors, accountants, and advisors.
• Drive financial process improvements, internal controls, and reporting efficiencies.
• Support ERP optimisation and data quality initiatives, with a preference for Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central.

Skills

Budgeting

Forecasting

ERP experience

Excel advanced

Financial analysis

English fluent

German advantage

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance/Economics

Tools

Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central

Job description

• Own accounting, budgeting, reporting and financial controls
• International role with strong exposure to business decisions

• Own accounting, budgeting, reporting and financial controls
• International role with strong exposure to business decisions

About Our Client

Our client is a well-established international organisation with a collaborative and multicultural environment. To strengthen its finance function, they are looking for a hands-on professional who can start quickly and contribute across accounting, financial planning, reporting, and compliance initiatives. Start ASAP - Try & Hire opportunity.

Job Description

• Manage end-to-end accounting activities including accounts payable, accounts receivable, general ledger postings, reconciliations, and month-end/year-end close.
• Prepare and maintain accurate financial statements, management reports, and P&L reporting.
• Lead budget preparation, financial forecasting, and expenditure tracking.
• Analyse budget variances and provide financial recommendations to support decision-making.
• Ensure compliance with Swiss accounting requirements, VAT regulations, and statutory obligations.
• Act as a key contact for VAT-related topics, supporting international transactions and country-specific requirements where applicable.
• Coordinate audit preparation and liaise with external auditors, accountants, and advisors.
• Drive financial process improvements, internal controls, and reporting efficiencies.
• Support ERP optimisation and data quality initiatives, with a preference for Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central.

The Successful Applicant

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent qualification in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or a related discipline.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in accounting, finance, controlling, or financial management.
• Strong understanding of accounting principles, financial reporting, and P&L management.
• Proven experience creating, managing, and monitoring budgets and forecasts.
• Practical knowledge of Swiss VAT and statutory reporting requirements.
• Exposure to international VAT regulations or cross-border VAT consulting is highly desirable.
• Hands‑on ERP experience, ideally with Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central.
• Advanced Excel skills and strong analytical capabilities.
• Fluent English is required; German is considered a strong advantage.
• Detail-oriented, proactive, and comfortable working independently in an international environment.

What's on Offer

• Direct impact on financial decision‑making
• International stakeholder exposure
• Opportunity to drive process improvements
• High degree of autonomy and responsibility
• Stable and purpose-driven organisation

Quote job ref: JN-102026-7118477