Strategic Senior Cost Accountant: GAAP/IFRS Expert

Gi Group (United Kingdom); Luzern; On-site; CHF 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

GiGroup in Switzerland is seeking a Senior Accountant (f/m/d) to handle accounting under US GAAP, Swiss CO, and IFRS. You will ensure accurate bookings, statutory financials, and tax documentation, while supporting audits and maintaining strong internal controls.

The role requires CPA-equivalent credentials, strong analytical and communication skills, and the ability to work with multinational teams. Collaboration with Finance, Tax, and Manufacturing is key.

Qualifications

• Swiss or US CPA equivalent accounting qualification.
• Strong analytical thinking and problem solving in complex situations.
• Advanced Excel and Power Platform familiarity; eager to learn.

Responsibilities

• Ensure timely, accurate booking and justification of accounting transactions in line with US GAAP, Swiss CO, IFRS.
• Prepare statutory financials and tax documentation.
• Support internal and external audit engagements and maintain internal controls.
• Act as primary contact for key accounting judgments and complex transactions.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and manage senior stakeholder relationships.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Stakeholder management

Proactive adaptability

Multinational experience

Finance process improvement

Education

Swiss/US CPA equivalent

Tools

Excel

Power Platform

PowerPoint

Job description

GiGroup in Switzerland is seeking a Senior Accountant (f/m/d) to handle accounting under US GAAP, Swiss CO, and IFRS. You will ensure accurate bookings, statutory financials, and tax documentation, while supporting audits and maintaining strong internal controls.

The role requires CPA-equivalent credentials, strong analytical and communication skills, and the ability to work with multinational teams. Collaboration with Finance, Tax, and Manufacturing is key.