ASAP: Senior GL Accountant IFRS Reporting (m/w/d)

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

Job summary

Michael Page Suisse is seeking an experienced accounting professional to manage general ledger, financial reporting and period-end close in a fast-paced, international environment. You will own journal entries, reconciliations and reporting for a major legal entity.

The role requires strong IFRS knowledge, ERP systems experience, and the ability to drive improvements across finance teams while coordinating with AP, AR, Treasury and auditors.

Qualifications

• Degree in Accounting, Finance or related discipline.

Responsibilities

• Own the general ledger and financial reporting for the assigned entity.
• Prepare, review and post journal entries, accruals, provisions and period-end adjustments.
• Perform and review balance sheet reconciliations and resolve outstanding items.
• Coordinate accounting activities with AP, AR, Treasury, Banking and other finance teams.
• Support monthly, quarterly and annual closing processes.
• Analyse financial results and explain key balance sheet and P&L movements.
• Prepare reporting packages for group consolidation and statutory requirements.
• Ensure compliance with IFRS, internal controls and accounting policies.
• Maintain audit trails and supporting documentation.
• Act as a key contact for internal and external auditors.
• Drive process improvements, standardisation and data quality initiatives.
• Support finance projects, system enhancements and ad-hoc analysis.

Skills

Advanced Excel

ERP systems

Analytical mindset

Attention to detail

Independent worker

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Fluent English

German advantageous

Education

Degree in Accounting, Finance or related

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Our client is a well-established international organisation operating in a complex and fast-paced environment. Due to business needs, they are looking for an experienced accounting professional who can start quickly and contribute to high-quality financial reporting and control processes.

• Own the general ledger and financial reporting for the assigned entity
• Prepare, review and post journal entries, accruals, provisions and period-end adjustments
• Perform and review balance sheet reconciliations and resolve outstanding items
• Coordinate accounting activities with AP, AR, Treasury, Banking and other finance teams
• Support monthly, quarterly and annual closing processes
• Analyse financial results and explain key balance sheet and P&L movements
• Prepare reporting packages for group consolidation and statutory requirements
• Ensure compliance with IFRS, internal controls and accounting policies
• Maintain strong audit trails and supporting documentation
• Act as a key contact for internal and external auditors
• Drive process improvements, standardisation and data quality initiatives
• Support finance projects, system enhancements and ad-hoc analysis

• Own accounting and reporting for a major legal entity
• Broad exposure to IFRS, audits and finance transformation

• Degree in Accounting, Finance or a related discipline
• Minimum 5 years of experience in financial accounting or general ledger accounting
• Strong understanding of IFRS and financial reporting processes
• Knowledge of Swiss GAAP and Swiss statutory accounting is advantageous
• Experience with month-end close, reconciliations, audits and financial controls
• Advanced Excel skills and experience with ERP systems
• Analytical, detail-oriented and solution-driven mindset
• Able to work independently while building strong stakeholder relationships
• Strong communication skills with the ability to explain accounting concepts clearly
• Fluent in English; German is considered a strong advantage

• Key role within an international finance organisation
• High visibility across multiple finance functions
• Exposure to IFRS reporting and audit activities
• Opportunity to improve processes and controls
• Collaborative and professional working environmentBroad stakeholder interaction and project involvement...