Senior Accountant — Close, Controls & Automation Lead

Job-Room; Basel; Vor Ort; CHF 120.000 - 180.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Flexible working hours

Zusammenfassung

Viking is seeking a detail-oriented Senior Accountant to oversee key accounting functions, ensure accurate financial reporting, and support compliance initiatives. The role reports to the Senior Manager Accounting and runs for a 12-month fixed term starting October 2026 to cover maternity leave, with potential for extension or permanent placement.

The successful candidate will manage general ledger activities, month-end close, and variance analysis, while collaborating with internal and external

Qualifikationen

• Strong understanding of accounting theory (IFRS a plus).
• 4+ years accounting/finance experience; CPA or ACCA qualification is preferred.
• Previous experience working in an audit company or SOX compliance environment would be a bonus
• Excellent English skills, both verbally and in written.
• Highly detail-oriented and organized in work.
• Ability to meet assigned deadlines.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Excel proficiency is a must.

Aufgaben

• Oversee general ledger activities and ensure accurate month-end and year-end close processes.
• Prepare reports, memos and supporting schedules monthly.
• Assist with analyzing financial results monthly and report variances to budget/forecast.
• Maintain and verify the accuracy of the general ledger.
• Research accounting issues and propose appropriate accounting treatment, including writing internal memos.
• Assist in documentation and monitoring of internal controls, and implementing process improvements.
• Liaise with Internal and External audit teams, including SOX compliant walkthrough documentation.
• Assist with quarterly reports, analyzing and correcting discrepancies in our ERP system.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Viking stakeholders, supporting cost and profitability analyses as requested.
• Support User Acceptance Testing and future ERP/reporting developments, with a focus on automation.
• Supervise, mentor and develop junior team members.

Kenntnisse

IFRS knowledge

Audit/SOX experience

English proficiency

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Business Management

CPA or ACCA certification (preferred)

Tools

Excel

D365

OneStream

Jobbeschreibung

Viking is seeking a detail-oriented Senior Accountant to oversee key accounting functions, ensure accurate financial reporting, and support compliance initiatives. The role reports to the Senior Manager Accounting and runs for a 12-month fixed term starting October 2026 to cover maternity leave, with potential for extension or permanent placement.

The successful candidate will manage general ledger activities, month-end close, and variance analysis, while collaborating with internal and external