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

Michael Page; Luzern; On-site; CHF 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

International exposure

Cross-functional exposure

Finance transformation

Job summary

Michael Page in Luzern, Switzerland, is seeking a senior accounting professional to oversee daily accounting activities, month‑end/year‑end closes, and statutory reporting. You will act as a go‑to expert on complex accounting topics, support audits, and drive improvements across internal controls and cross‑functional processes.

The successful candidate will have Swiss/US CPA qualifications, strong knowledge of US GAAP and IFRS, multinational experience, and fluency in English.

Qualifications

• 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.

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

US GAAP experience

IFRS knowledge

Statutory reporting

Stakeholder management

Advanced Excel

Process improvement

Finance transformation

Analytical problem solving

Multinational experience

Education

Degree or professional qualification in Accounting/Finance, Swiss CPA or US CPA

Tools

Excel

Power Platform

Microsoft Office

Job description

About Our Client

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

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

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

Quote job ref: JN-112026-7143546