manager, accounting

Randstad NV; Zürich; Hybrid; CHF 130,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Randstad NV is seeking an Accounting Manager (Team Lead AR/AP) in Zurich. You will lead a 5–7 person team handling Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, and Collections, while owning Swiss entity GL closings and IFRS/Swiss GAAP reporting.

You will backup the Head of Accounting on technical matters, drive process improvements, and coordinate audits with external and internal teams. Fluency in English is required; German/French are a plus.

Qualifications

• Education includes a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Finance or Accounting with strong IFRS/Swiss GAAP understanding.
• Experience leading transactional finance teams in a permanent role is required.
• Knowledge of Workday or modern ERP systems with a bias toward process automation is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Direct and manage a team of 5-7 accountants focusing on AR, AP, and Collections with KPIs.
• Own the General Ledger for Swiss entities and ensure timely closings per Swiss standards.
• Act as backup to Head of Accounting on technical accounting and operational decisions.
• Lead process transformation to improve workflows and collaboration with international shared service centers.
• Oversee financial statements prepared under IFRS and Swiss GAAP; coordinate audits.

Skills

Regulatory Compliance

Trend Analysis

International Accounting Standards

Financial Analysis

Comprehensive Annual Financial Reports

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Finance/Accounting

Swiss Federal Diploma in Finance and Accountancy (Fachausweis) or CPA

Job description

Accounting Manager (Team Lead AR/AP) (m/w/d)

Location: Zurich, Switzerland | Position: Permanent

The Opportunity

We are seeking an operationally-minded Accounting Manager to lead our transactional finance team. This is a pivotal role for a professional who thrives on creating structure and driving operational excellence within a fast-paced international environment.

As a specialist in process optimization, you will not only manage the day-to-day accounting activities but also act as an architect for financial frameworks that ensure precision and scalability. You will be a key partner to the finance leadership, ensuring that our accounting "engine" runs with maximum efficiency.

Core Responsibilities

Operational Leadership: Direct and manage a team of 5-7 accountants focused on Accounts Receivable (AR), Accounts Payable (AP), and Collections. Your goal is to establish high standards of performance and implement robust operational KPIs.

Financial Reporting & GL: Take full ownership of the General Ledger (GL) for specific Swiss entities, ensuring accurate and timely monthly, quarterly, and annual closings in accordance with Swiss standards.

Strategic Deputization: Serve as the primary backup for the Head of Accounting, providing high-level support on technical accounting matters and operational decisions.

Process Transformation: Continuously evaluate and improve existing accounting workflows. You will play a leading role in enhancing efficiency and preparing the team for future collaboration with international shared service centers.

Responsibility for financial statements prepared under accounting standards as IFRS and Swiss GAAP.

Audit Management: Primary point of contact and coordination for external statutory auditors and internal auditors.

Your Professional Profile

Education: A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Finance or Accounting. A Swiss Federal Diploma in Finance and Accountancy (Fachausweis), CPA or equivalent is highly preferred.

Experience: A solid professional background with a clear history of career development in permanent roles. You should have a proven track record of managing teams within a transactional finance environment.

Technical Expertise: Comprehensive knowledge of Swiss GAAP and the Swiss Code of Obligations (OR).

Systems & Mindset: Highly proficient in modern ERP systems (experience with Workday is a significant advantage). You possess a mindset focused on continuous improvement and the automation of manual processes.

Communication: Fluent English is essential for this international scope. Professional proficiency in German and/or French is a strong asset.

What is Offered

A leadership role with significant impact on the organizational framework.

A professional environment that values technical expertise and structured growth.

A central workplace in Zurich with a competitive compensation package.

Why you should join usAttractive Compensation: Benefit from a market-competitive base salary, a motivating commission scheme, and the opportunity to participate in our lucrative employee stock purchase plan.

Health & Wellbeing: Your health is our priority – we support you with a contribution of up to CHF 400 per year towards your health insurance premiums.

Work-Life Balance & Family: Enjoy 5 weeks of annual leave as standard. For new fathers, we provide an additional week of paternity leave beyond the statutory requirement.

Mobility from Day 1: We provide you with a Half-Fare Travelcard (Halbtax) right from the start, so you can travel comfortably and affordably, even in your free time.

Growth & Perspective: Advance your career through tailored professional development. Our culture pays off: 80% of our leadership positions are filled internally!

Exclusive Benefits: Take advantage of various discounts and special offers through our wide network of corporate partners.

skills

• Regulatory Compliance
• Trend Analysis
• International Accounting Standards
• Financial Analysis
• Comprehensive Annual Financial Reports