Senior Accountant

ten23 health; Oberwallis; On-site; CHF 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

Annual bonus

Pension plan

Training options

Job summary

ten23 health seeks a Lead Accountant to take overall responsibility for financial reporting, closing and controls across our Swiss entities. You will lead accountants, set standards, and develop the internal control system and ERP processes.

You will work at Visp at least three days per week and Basel for the remaining time, contributing to a dynamic, growth-oriented finance team with cross-site collaboration.

Qualifications

• 8+ years in financial accounting in industry, life sciences, or audit.
• Experience leading accounting teams or projects.
• Experience closing under Swiss CO and familiarity with IFRS or US GAAP.
• Knowledge of VAT and Swiss tax rules.

Responsibilities

• Close monthly, quarterly and year-end, and support group consolidation.
• Oversee internal control system development under Swiss law and document processes.
• Act as ERP system owner and drive record-to-report improvements in Dynamics 365 BC.
• Provide technical leadership to the finance team and manage key projects.

Skills

Financial reporting

CO/Swiss GAAP

ERP systems

Leadership

Excel

Power BI

German language

English communication

Tax knowledge

Education

Swiss Federal Diploma as Specialist in Finance and Accounting

Fiduciary Specialist (eidg. Fachausweis)

ACCA/CPA (international equivalent)

Tools

Dynamics 365 Business Central

Navision (historical)

Job description

ten23 health is a human-centric and sustainable strategic partner of choice for the pharmaceutical industry and biotech start-ups for the development, manufacture, and testing of tomorrow's medicines. We support our clients in developing differentiated, stable, usable, and safe injectable treatments for patients.

80-100% I Visp at least 3 days per week and Basel I Jan2027 start.. As Lead Accountant, you hold overall responsibility for financial reporting, closing and controls across our Swiss entities. You provide functional leadership to accountants, set standards and drive the further development of our internal control system, financial reporting and ERP processes. You will work at our Visp site at least three days per week, close to our operational teams, and in Basel for the remaining time.

Your responsibilities will include,

• Closing & financial reporting Hold overall responsibility for monthly, quarterly and year-end closings of our Swiss entity in Visp under Swiss CO and support the group consolidation. Manage the relationship with our statutory auditors and coordinate audits. Stay on top of VAT and Tax regulations, Ensure compliance to Swiss law and prepare VAT returns and tax closings in collaboration with external advisors and the counterpart in our other legal entities.
• Internal control system Own the concept, build-up and further development of our internal control system (ICS) under Swiss law , including the risk-control matrix and documentation. Define key controls and segregation of duties in Finance and in the ERP and monitor their effective performance. Own the accounting policies and the accounting manual.
• System and Processes Owner Act as ERP System owner and lead the further development of the record-to-report process in Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central, prioritise automation initiatives and steer their implementation with our ERP partner. Establish a binding closing calendar and KPIs on closing speed and quality.
• Leadership & projects Provide technical leadership to accountants for sophisticated financial topics, support their development and ensure proper deputising. Deputise for the Senior Controller and lead finance projects independently.

We are looking for a motivated and committed professional who is ready to actively grow with us, combining in-depth technical knowledge with a pronounced cooperative spirit.

The ideal candidate possesses:

• Swiss Federal Diploma as Specialist in Finance and Accounting (Fachfrau/Fachmann Finanz- und Rechnungswesen mit eidg. Fachausweis), preferred or as Fiduciary Specialist (Treuhänder:in mit eidg. Fachausweis); alternatively an equivalent international qualification (ACCA, CPA)
• At least 8 years of experience in financial accounting, ideally in industry, life sciences or audit, including proven experience in functional leadership or project management
• Confident closing under the Swiss Code of Obligations (CO) and hands‑on experience with IFRS or US GAAP
• Proven experience in building and documenting an internal control system under Swiss law
• Track record of process improvements and automation in ERP systems; knowledge of Business Central or Navision is an advantage
• Technical Leadership without relying on hierarchy, drive to deliver and enjoyment in shaping structures
• Excellent Excel skills; experience with Power Query or Power BI is a plus
• Fluent German and very good English, both written and spoken
• Willingness to work on site in Visp at least three days per week

We offer a dynamic environment where you can contribute meaningfully, collaborate with exceptional minds, and unlock your full potential.

Here’s what sets ten23 apart:

• A valuable and impactful career development opportunity in an inspiring environment
• Flexible working arrangements and environment with an open culture and diverse workforce
• The opportunity to work with and learn from highly qualified and experienced employees
• Our learning and self‑developing culture offers a wide range of training options
• Competitive pension fund plan, annual bonus, and other financial and non‑financial benefit
• At ten23 we believe in self‑responsibility and mutual trust. Therefore, we will provide our employees as much flexibility as possible and limit any bureaucracy to a minimum, whilst ensuring compliance with all applicable laws.

For more information and clarification, please connect Amrith ([e-mail]) from our Talent team!