Group Consolidation & Technical Accounting Analyst

STAEGER PERSONAL PARTNERS, YOUR RECRUITING COMPANY; Zug; Vor Ort; CHF 110.000 - 140.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

STAEGER PERSONAL PARTNERS is seeking a Group Consolidation and Technical Accounting Analyst based in Zug. The role focuses on preparing group financial statements under IFRS and Swiss GAAP FER, performing consolidation entries, and maintaining reporting structures for an international group.

You will draft technical memos, advise stakeholders on accounting implications of new transactions, collaborate with auditors, and support process improvements and system enhancements.

Qualifikationen

• University degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• CPA/ACCA or Swiss qualification is an advantage.
• 3–4 years of practical experience with Financial Statements preparation, consolidation processes, and reporting under IFRS and Swiss GAAP FER (or comparable standards).
• Hands-on skills in Journal Entries, closing activities, reconciliations, and general ledger processes.
• Advanced analytical skills to interpret complex financial data, identify variances, and provide clear explanations and recommendations.
• Experience in group consolidation roles within an international environment; exposure to commodity trading or financial services is a plus.
• Proficiency with ERP and consolidation tools, as well as strong Excel skills; experience with system improvements is beneficial.
• Detail-oriented, structured, and reliable; able to meet deadlines and manage multiple priorities.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills in English; German is an asset.
• Collaborative mindset, integrity

Aufgaben

• Prepare and review monthly, quarterly, and annual group financial statements under IFRS and Swiss GAAP FER.
• Perform group consolidation entries and intercompany reconciliations.
• Maintain the consolidation system and reporting structures.
• Research and interpret complex accounting standards; draft technical memos.
• Advise finance stakeholders on accounting implications of new transactions or business models.
• Collaborate with local finance teams, auditors, and cross-functional partners.
• Support internal controls and process improvements; contribute to ad hoc projects such as system enhancements, acquisitions, and policy implementations.

Kenntnisse

Group consolidation

IFRS reporting

Swiss GAAP FER

Journal entries

Closing activities

Intercompany reconciliations

Consolidation tools

ERP systems

Excel skills

Analytical skills

English communication

German language

Audit collaboration

Ausbildung

University degree in Accounting/Finance

CPA/ACCA Swiss qualification

Tools

ERP systems

Consolidation software

Excel

IFRS/GAAP tools

Jobbeschreibung

About the job

Our client is an European Energy Trading and Supply Group, headquartered in Zug / Switzerland

The company is growing and expanding with M&A. To support these activities, we are looking for a motivated and eager personality as

Group Consolidation and Technical Accounting Analyst (based in Zug)

Role Description

The Analyst will prepare and review monthly, quarterly, and annual group financial statements under relevant reporting standards (IFRS), ensuring accuracy, consistency, and compliance.

Day-to-day responsibilities include performing group consolidation entries, reviewing intercompany reconciliations, and maintaining the consolidation system and reporting structures. The role involves researching and interpreting complex accounting standards, drafting technical accounting memos, and advising finance stakeholders on the accounting implications of new transactions or business models. The analyst will collaborate closely with local finance teams, auditors, and cross-functional partners, support internal controls and process improvements, and contribute to ad hoc projects such as system enhancements, acquisitions, and the implementation of new accounting policies.

Qualifications

• University degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field; a recognized accounting qualification (e.g., CPA, ACCA, Swiss certified accountant) is an advantage.
• Strong Accounting and Finance knowledge, with a solid understanding of group reporting and consolidation concepts.
• 3 - 4 years of practical experience with Financial Statements preparation, consolidation processes, and reporting under IFRS and Swiss GAAP FER (or comparable standards), ideally within a corporate.
• Hands-on skills in Journal Entries (Accounting), closing activities, reconciliations, and general ledger processes.
• Advanced Analytical Skills, including the ability to interpret complex financial data, identify variances, and provide clear explanations and recommendations.
• Experience in group consolidation roles within an international environment; exposure to commodity trading or financial services is a plus.
• Proficiency with ERP and consolidation tools, as well as strong Excel skills; experience with system improvements is beneficial.
• Detail-oriented, structured, and reliable working style, with the ability to meet deadlines and manage multiple priorities.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills in English; additional languages (e.g., German) are an asset.
• Collaborative mindset, integrity

Offer

This is an excellent opportunity for a technically strong consolidation and accounting professional with a background in audit or accounting advisory who is looking to move into an industry role with broad exposure to group reporting, accounting policy, technical accounting, and financial governance.