Senior Accountant (Temp) - Multi-Entity Finance Lead

Michael Page Switzerland; Genf; On-site; CHF 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Michael Page Switzerland is seeking an immediately available Senior Accountant to reinforce the finance function during a period of reduced internal capacity. You will manage day-to-day accounting for multiple entities and support the tax, audit and regulatory processes in a multinational context.

The role involves month-end close, intercompany transactions, VAT matters, and cash-flow monitoring, with exposure to Swiss GAAP FER and UK VAT.

Qualifications

• Senior accounting or finance professional with substantial hands-on experience.
• Strong technical accounting knowledge and ability to manage entity accounts independently.
• Experience in general ledger accounting, reconciliations, accounts payable, payments, month-end closing and reporting.
• Experience preparing statutory accounts and coordinating external audits.
• Practical VAT and tax-support experience.
• Experience with multiple legal entities in international groups.

Responsibilities

• Take responsibility for day-to-day accounting of several entities.
• Record, review and control accounting entries and supporting documentation.
• Prepare bank, intercompany, balance-sheet and other account reconciliations, and resolve outstanding items.
• Maintain complete accounting records and audit trails.
• Manage accounts payable and receivable, including intercompany transactions.
• Prepare and execute payments under established approval processes.
• Monitor bank balances, liquidity requirements and upcoming payment obligations.
• Contribute to cash-flow forecasting and short-term funding requirements.
• Support and own monthly and annual closing activities where appropriate.
• Prepare reconciliations, closing entries and supporting schedules.
• Assist with statutory and management financial statements.
• Analyse actual results against budgets or forecasts.
• Contribute to consolidated reporting, including Swiss GAAP work.

Skills

Senior accounting

Excel skills

General ledger

Intercompany accounting

UK VAT exposure

Tools

GIT WinEUR

Job description

Michael Page Switzerland is seeking an immediately available Senior Accountant to reinforce the finance function during a period of reduced internal capacity. You will manage day-to-day accounting for multiple entities and support the tax, audit and regulatory processes in a multinational context.

The role involves month-end close, intercompany transactions, VAT matters, and cash-flow monitoring, with exposure to Swiss GAAP FER and UK VAT.