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

cariswiss; Schweiz; Remote; CHF 110.000 - 160.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Michael Page (Switzerland) is seeking an experienced accounting professional to own the general ledger and financial reporting for a major legal entity. The role involves preparing journal entries, close processes, and ensuring IFRS compliance in a fast-paced environment.

The successful applicant will have a degree in accounting or finance, at least 5 years in financial accounting, and strong Excel/ERP experience, with English fluency and German as a plus.

Qualifikationen

• 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.

Aufgaben

• 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

Kenntnisse

IFRS knowledge

Excel skills

English communication

Analytical thinking

Stakeholder management

Ausbildung

Degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

ERP systems

Jobbeschreibung

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

About Our Client

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.

Job Description

• 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

The Successful Applicant

• 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

What's on Offer

• 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 environment
• Broad stakeholder interaction and project involvement