Senior Accountant — Swiss GAAP, Multicurrency Shipping

Cobelfret SA; Nyon; On-site; CHF 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Cobelfret SA in Switzerland is seeking a Senior Accountant to strengthen our finance team. You will manage the accounting for the company and its subsidiaries, ensuring accurate records and timely closings within a multi-currency, international shipping environment.

You will work with internal teams and external auditors, prepare statutory Swiss GAAP financial statements, VAT returns, and ongoing internal reporting, while maintaining ERP data integrity and supporting payment processes.

Qualifications

• Solid experience in accounting, ideally within the shipping industry.
• Knowledge of Swiss accounting standards (Swiss GAAP and Swiss Code of Obligations).
• Experience with multi-currency accounting and statutory financial statements.
• Strong analytical skills, accuracy and attention to detail.
• Ability to meet deadlines and work under pressure.
• Fluent English; French is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Manage full accounting cycle for the company and its subsidiaries, including analytical and multi-currency accounting.
• Ensure bookkeeping, reconciliations and integration of operating accounts into the general accounting records.
• Prepare annual closings and statutory financial statements under Swiss GAAP and the Swiss Code of Obligations.
• Prepare periodic internal financial reporting and support management with accurate financial information.
• Prepare VAT returns and support during VAT and other tax-related external audits.
• Act as main contact for external auditors and support the annual audit process.
• Maintain accurate financial data in the company’s ERP system.
• Support supplier payments, payables and receivables follow-up where required.
• Contribute to ad-hoc finance and shipping-related accounting projects.

Skills

Accounting experience

Swiss GAAP knowledge

Multi-currency accounting

Statutory financial statements

Analytical skills

Deadline oriented

English fluent

French language

Tools

Cresus ERP

ODOO ERP

Job description

Cobelfret SA in Switzerland is seeking a Senior Accountant to strengthen our finance team. You will manage the accounting for the company and its subsidiaries, ensuring accurate records and timely closings within a multi-currency, international shipping environment.

You will work with internal teams and external auditors, prepare statutory Swiss GAAP financial statements, VAT returns, and ongoing internal reporting, while maintaining ERP data integrity and supporting payment processes.