Group Consolidation & Technical Accounting Specialist

Staeger Personal; Baar; On-site; CHF 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Staeger Personal is seeking a Group Consolidation & Technical Accounting Specialist in Switzerland. The role focuses on preparing and reviewing IFRS group financial statements and leading consolidation entries across international entities.

You will interpret complex standards, draft technical memos, and advise on accounting implications of new transactions. Collaboration with auditors, local teams, and cross-functional partners is essential in this hands-on position.

Qualifications

• University degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• CPA/ACCA/Swiss certification advantageous.
• 3–4 years in financial statements, consolidation, IFRS and Swiss GAAP FER.
• Hands-onJournal entries, closing, reconciliations, GL processes.
• Strong analytical skills; interpret complex financial data.
• Experience in international environments; commodity trading/financial services is a plus.
• Proficiency with ERP and consolidation tools; strong Excel; system improvements beneficial.
• Detail-oriented, structured, and reliable; ability to meet deadlines and manage priorities.
• English writing and speaking; German an asset.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review monthly, quarterly, and annual IFRS group financial statements.
• Perform group consolidation entries and intercompany reconciliations.
• Maintain the consolidation system and reporting structures.
• Draft technical accounting memos and advise finance on transactions.
• Collaborate with local finance teams, auditors, and cross-functional partners.
• Support internal controls and process improvements; contribute to system enhancements and acquisitions.

Skills

Group consolidation

IFRS knowledge

Swiss GAAP FER

Journal entries and closing

Analytical skills

ERP and consolidation tools

English communication

German language

Education

University degree in Accounting/Finance

Accounting qualification (CPA/ACCA/Swiss)

Tools

ERP systems

Excel

Consolidation software

Job description

Group Consolidation & Technical Accounting Specialist

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 activitites, we are looking for a motivated and eager personality as

Group Consolidation & Technical Accounting Specialist

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.

Offer

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