ASAP: Senior Financial Accounting Analyst (m/f/d)

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

Benefits offered by this job

International exposure

Stakeholder visibility

Broad scope of accounting

Job summary

Michael Page (Switzerland) is seeking a finance professional to oversee day-to-day accounting in an international, yet fast-paced environment. You will manage month-end close, prepare statutory statements, and act as a central contact for complex accounting topics while partnering with Finance, Tax, Treasury and operations.

You will work with US GAAP, IFRS and statutory reporting in a multinational setting, driving process improvements and strengthening internal controls.

Qualifications

• Degree or professional qualification in Accounting or Finance.
• Knowledge of US GAAP, IFRS and statutory reporting requirements.
• Experience in an international or multinational environment.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Proficiency in Excel and Microsoft Office; Power Platform advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day accounting activities and ensure accurate financial records.
• Manage month-end and year-end closing activities.
• Prepare statutory financial statements and support tax-related documentation.
• Act as a key contact for complex accounting topics and judgement areas.
• Coordinate and support internal and external audit processes.
• Maintain and enhance internal controls, policies and accounting procedures.
• Partner closely with Finance, Tax, Treasury and operational stakeholders.
• Drive collaboration across functions to improve financial processes and reporting.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Stakeholder mgmt

Communication

English fluent

Education

Accounting degree

Swiss CPA

US CPA

Tools

Excel

Power Platform

Job description

• Work in an international and highly visible finance environment
• Influence accounting, reporting and process improvements

About Our Client

Our client is a well-established international organisation operating in a complex multinational environment. Due to ongoing business needs, they are seeking a finance professional who can start quickly and contribute to a collaborative, fast-paced finance function.

Job Description

• Oversee day-to-day accounting activities and ensure accurate financial records.
• Manage month-end and year-end closing activities.
• Prepare statutory financial statements and support tax-related documentation.
• Act as a key contact for complex accounting topics and judgement areas.
• Coordinate and support internal and external audit processes.
• Maintain and enhance internal controls, policies and accounting procedures.
• Partner closely with Finance, Tax, Treasury and operational stakeholders.
• Drive collaboration across functions to improve financial processes and reporting.

The Successful Applicant

• Degree or professional qualification in Accounting, Finance, Swiss CPA, US CPA or equivalent.
• Strong accounting expertise with knowledge of US GAAP, IFRS and statutory reporting requirements.
• Experience within an international or multinational business environment.
• Advanced analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication abilities.
• Proficiency in Excel and Microsoft Office tools; exposure to Power Platform is advantageous.
• Technology-minded with an interest in process optimisation and finance transformation.
• Fluent English skills.
• Proactive, adaptable and comfortable operating in a dynamic environment.

What's on Offer

• International and cross-functional exposure
• High level of stakeholder interaction and visibility
• Broad accounting and financial reporting scope
• Opportunity to influence processes and controls
• Collaborative and professional team environment
• Exposure to complex accounting topics and audits