Junior GL Accountant — IFRS & Swiss GAAP

Coface; Vaud; Vor Ort; CHF 70.000 - 90.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Coface in Switzerland is seeking a Junior GL Accountant to join the Finance department. You will help maintain general accounting records, ensure reliable financial information, and support monthly, quarterly, and annual closings in line with IFRS and Swiss GAAP.

Reporting to the Accounting Manager, you will record entries, reconcile ledgers, prepare analyses, and liaise with auditors while upholding internal controls and tax compliance. Proactive collaboration across teams is essential.

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor’s degree / CFC with an accounting specialization / Federal Certificate (Brevet fédéral) in progress, or equivalent
• Minimum 2 years’ experience in general accounting or within an accounting firm (internships included)
• Languages: French and English required; German is a plus

Aufgaben

• Record and review day‑to‑day accounting entries (revenue, payroll, overheads, bank entries, provisions, etc.)
• Ensure accounting entries comply with Group and local accounting rules
• Reconcile general ledger accounts and analyze variances
• Prepare analyses of accounts and identified variances; maintain rigorous monitoring of suspense and clearing accounts
• Monitor intercompany balances
• Prepare account reconciliations and audit support documentation
• Contribute to the preparation of financial statements and consolidation reporting
• Update financial dashboards and reporting tools
• Prepare accounts in compliance with local accounting standards and liaise with auditors
• Organize aged balance review meetings; monitor customer accounts in coordination with the Sales department
• Prepare, monitor, and file external tax returns and internal reporting requirements
• Monitor accounting entries related to the pension fund (IAS 19)
• Ensure archiving of accounting documents in line with internal and legal requirements
• Apply internal accounting procedures and ensure compliance with IFRS and Swiss GAAP
• Prepare bank reconciliations
• Document internal controls
• Prepare procedures governing the work of the Shared Service Center
• Coordinate with the Shared Service Center
• Prepare manual payments
• Support for other tasks necessary for the department

Kenntnisse

General accounting

Attention to detail

Analytical mindset

Teamwork

Excel

Ausbildung

Bachelor’s degree / CFC with accounting specialization

Federal Certificate (Brevet fédéral) in progress

Tools

SAP

Excel

Jobbeschreibung

Coface in Switzerland is seeking a Junior GL Accountant to join the Finance department. You will help maintain general accounting records, ensure reliable financial information, and support monthly, quarterly, and annual closings in line with IFRS and Swiss GAAP.

Reporting to the Accounting Manager, you will record entries, reconcile ledgers, prepare analyses, and liaise with auditors while upholding internal controls and tax compliance. Proactive collaboration across teams is essential.