Senior Accountant

Laurastar SA; Fruence; Hybrid; CHF 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Up to 2 days remote per week

Multicultural environment

Job summary

Laurastar SA is seeking a Senior Accountant to own the German entity accounting, tax and statutory compliance. You will actively supportSwiss and Group closings, participate in finance transformation, and coordinate with external auditors to ensure accurate financial reporting.

The role requires experience with multi-currency entities, ERP systems, and strong Excel skills, with fluency in German, English and French. Occasional travel within Europe is expected.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years in international multi-entity accounting.
• Experience with VAT and Intrastat reporting.
• Proficient with ERP systems (Oracle/SAP).
• Fluent German, French and English.
• Detail-oriented, deadlines and compliance-focused.

Responsibilities

• Own accounting, tax and statutory compliance for Laurastar Deutschland.
• Manage full accounting cycle for Germany and related entities.
• Prepare VAT and Intrastat returns with external advisors.
• Record payroll journals and monthly reconciliations.
• Coordinate external audits for Switzerland and Germany.
• Support Swiss accounting and Group closings.

Skills

International accounting

Multi-currency

Intercompany accounting

ERP proficiency

Excel

Power Automate

AI tools (Copilot/Claude/ChatGPT)

Education

Degree in Accounting/Finance or equivalent

Tools

Oracle EBS

Oracle Fusion

SAP

Microsoft 365

Job description

For 45 years, the Laurastar Group has combined innovation, ambition, and excellence to create long-lasting products that beautify and purify your clothes and home. The family-owned Swiss group's expertise now extends from ironing and fabric care to hygienic steam systems aimed at creating a healthier home for you and your loved ones. Thanks to its unique Dry Microfine Steam DMS technology, Laurastar is the world leader in high-end steam systems, with over 3 million products sold in over 40 countries worldwide. In Switzerland, where the Group’s headquarters are located, almost a quarter of households own at least one of the brand’s most popular products. Laurastar employs around 280 employees, including its subsidiaries in Germany, France, Benelux and Hungary.

Our motivated, well-trained, hard-working, result-oriented employees are the foundation of our success.

If you would like to contribute to this success, we look forward to meeting you!

To strengthen our Finance team at our headquarters in Châtel-St-Denis, we are looking for our future,

Senior Accountant

As Senior Accountant, you will take ownership of the accounting, tax and statutory compliance of our German entity while actively contributing to the Swiss and Group closing activities. You will play a key role in ensuring the accuracy of financial information, supporting international operations and participating in Finance transformation projects.

Your key responsibilities:

• Own accounting, tax and statutory compliance for Laurastar Deutschland.
• Manage the full accounting cycle for assigned entities, mainly Germany (GL postings, accruals, provisions and monthly closings).
• Prepare and submit VAT and Intrastat returns in cooperation with external advisors.
• Record payroll journals and perform monthly reconciliations.
• Manage local recycling taxes and related audits.
• Prepare cash reporting and intercompany cash transfers.
• Prepare year-end closings, statutory financial statements and tax return data.
• Coordinate external audit requests for assigned entities, notably Switzerland and Germany.
• Support Swiss accounting activities and contribute to Group monthly and annual closings.
• Support the Hungarian AP/AR team when required.
• Maintain process documentation and contribute toICS and ISO audit requirements.
• Participate in the Oracle Fusion rollout and Finance process automation initiatives.

Technical Competencies:

• Degree in Accounting, Finance or equivalent qualification.
• At least 5 years of experience in international, multi-currency and intercompany accounting.
• Strong experience managing full-cycle general ledger accounting.
• Solid knowledge of ERP systems (Oracle EBS or Oracle Fusion is a plus).
• Proven use of financial and digital tools such as Microsoft 365, particularly Excel and Power Automate.
• Comfortable using AI tools such as Copilot, Claude or ChatGPT, with a genuine interest in automation and efficiency.
• Fluent German (written and spoken) is mandatory.
• Fluent French and English.

Experience

• Minimum 5 years of accounting experience in an international, multi-entity environment.
• Experience with Swiss and European accounting practices, particularly Germany.
• Proven knowledge of statutory financial statements, VAT and Intrastat reporting.
• Experience with ERP systems such as Oracle or SAP.
• ERP implementation experience is an asset.

Personality, Soft Skills:

• Team player with the ability to work effectively in a multicultural environment.
• High level of integrity, professionalism and confidentiality.
• Detail-oriented and rigorous, with a strong respect for deadlines and compliance requirements.
• Organized, resilient and able to prioritize in a complex environment.
• Positive, proactive and solution-oriented mindset aligned with Laurastar values.
• Willingness to travel occasionally within Europe

What we offer

• Be part of a multicultural and collaborative environment, working closely with colleagues from diverse backgrounds and areas of expertise.
• A key role with ownership and visibility across the organization.
• The opportunity to contribute to strategic Finance transformation projects, including Oracle Fusion implementation.
• A supportive team culture focused on collaboration and continuous improvement.
• Up to two days of remote working per week.

Ready to make an impact?

Join Laurastar and become part of a collaborative Finance team where your expertise, initiative and commitment will contribute directly to our continued growth and transformation.