Senior Accountant Swiss Statutory & ERP Process Lead (m/w/d)

Randstad Schweiz; Basel; Hybrid; CHF 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Annual performance bonus

Pension fund contributions

Professional development support

Job summary

Randstad Schweiz is helping a rapidly expanding life sciences manufacturing client in Upper Valais recruit a Senior Accountant (80-100%). You will own the Swiss statutory closings and drive ERP automation within MS Dynamics 365 Business Central.

You will coordinate VAT and tax closings with external advisors and support the transition to IFRS/US GAAP reporting. The role requires 3 days on-site in Visp and offers a highly competitive Swiss base salary with a strong benefits package.

Qualifications

• Experience in Swiss statutory closings under OR/CO for complex entities.
• Knowledge of IFRS or US GAAP reconciliations and group reporting.
• Strong Excel/BI skills for analytics and controls.

Responsibilities

• Own Swiss statutory closings for the parent Swiss entity monthly, quarterly, annual.
• Lead VAT returns, tax closings, and coordinate with external auditors.
• Support IFRS/US GAAP conversions and intercompany reconciliations.
• Own R2R process in Dynamics 365; drive automation and data integrity.

Skills

IFRS/US GAAP experience

VAT & tax compliance

Dynamics 365 BC/Navision

German & English fluency

Process ownership

Education

Swiss Federal Diploma in Finance & Accounting

Fiduciary Specialist

ACCA/CPA/Swiss Master’s

Tools

Dynamics 365 Business Central

Job description

Location: Visp, Valais, Switzerland (Hybrid: min. 3 days on-site)

Workload: 80% - 100% FTE

Contract Type: Permanent

Sector: Specialized Life Sciences & Healthcare Manufacturing

The Opportunity

On behalf of our client, a rapidly scaling, well-funded international life sciences manufacturing company operating cutting-edge facilities in Upper Valais. Randstad Switzerland is exclusively searching for an experienced, hands-on
Senior Accountant (80 - 100%).

Unlike rigid corporate hierarchies, this organization combines the financial stability of international pharma backing with a high-trust, low-bureaucracy operating culture. In this role, you will hold direct ownership of the Swiss statutory closing process, drive ERP automation initiatives, and act as a pivotal business partner bridging daily operations and financial governance.

Core Responsibilities

• Statutory Closings & Financial Reporting: Take full end-to-end responsibility for the monthly, quarterly, and annual closings of the Swiss operating entity under the Swiss Code of Obligations (OR / CO), including accruals, provisions, fixed assets, and intercompany reconciliations.

• Tax, VAT & Audit Governance: Prepare and submit Swiss VAT returns, manage statutory tax closings in coordination with external tax advisors, and serve as the lead contact for external auditors.

• International Standards Support: Support the corporate transition to international reporting standards, driving reconciliations under IFRS or US GAAP.

• ERP & Process Ownership (MS Dynamics 365 Business Central): Act as the internal system owner for the Record-to-Report (R2R) process. Drive hands-on workflow automation, master data integrity, and system enhancements in partnership with the external implementation partner.

• Internal Control System (ICS / IKS): Maintain, refine, and document the internal control framework under Swiss legal standards, defining key financial controls and segregation of duties (SoD) across operational finance and ERP workflows.

Qualifikationen

Candidate Profile

• Professional Certification: Swiss Federal Diploma as Specialist in Finance & Accounting (Fachfrau / Fachmann im Finanz- und Rechnungswesen mit eidg. Fachausweis), Fiduciary Specialist (Treuhänder:in mit eidg. Fachausweis), or a recognized international qualification (ACCA, CPA, Swiss Master's).
  

• Experience: Minimum 5 years of autonomous, hands-on financial accounting experience in Switzerland, ideally within life sciences, biotechnology, or advanced manufacturing environments.
  

• Technical Depth: Proven mastery of local statutory closings under the Swiss Code of Obligations (OR); practical working knowledge of IFRS or US GAAP reconciliations is required. Solid competence in Swiss VAT and corporate tax compliance.
  

• Systems Proficiency: Strong experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central or Navision is a major asset; advanced MS Excel skills (Power Query / Power BI is a distinct advantage).
  

• Languages: Fluent German and business-fluent English (written and spoken).
  

• Location & Presence: Based in Upper/Lower Valais or within a manageable daily commute along the Bern/Thun NEAT corridor (approx. 45 - 55 min via Lötschberg Base Tunnel). A minimum on-site presence of 3 days per week in Visp is mandatory.

What This Role Delivers

• Autonomy & Impact: True process ownership with direct visibility to executive finance leadership without bureaucratic roadblocks.

• Modern Culture: Collaborative, purpose-driven workplace emphasizing psychological safety, flexible hours, and flat hierarchies.

• Hybrid Flexibility: Flexible working setup with up to 2 days of home office per week.

• Compensation & Benefits: Highly competitive Swiss base salary, attractive annual performance bonus, above-standard pension fund contributions, and dedicated support for continuous professional development.