Senior Accountant - temporary 12 months

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Since 1967, Jet Aviation has been crafting flight in its smoothest form. From one hangar in Basel, Switzerland, to some 4,500 employees, and some 50 locations worldwide. Aircraft Management, Aircraft Sales, Charter, Completions, Defence, FBO, Fixed and Rotary Wing Maintenance, and Staffing. Behind every seamless Jet Aviation experience, is a team of dedicated professionals perfecting the art of flight. The artisans of aviation. The craft that brings our customers’ journey to life. In the hangar, on the ground, and behind the scenes. Enabling global flight, with passion.

Position Summary

At Jet Aviation, we are not just offering a role – we are offering an opportunity to elevate your career within a world-renowned leader in the aviation industry. For our team in Basel, we are seeking a Senior Financial Accountant to join our team on a fixed-term contract for 12 months, working in the group consolidation department.

Your role

• Financial Stewardship: Prepare, maintain, and reconcile key financial documents, including balance sheets, profit and loss statements, capital expenditure reports, and VAT declarations.
• End-to-End Closings: Lead monthly, quarterly, and year-end closings under both US GAAP and Swiss GAAP, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
• Insightful Analysis: Provide financial insights to support budgeting, forecasting, and performance analysis to inform strategic decisions.
• Strategic Collaboration: Partner with internal and external stakeholders, offering top-tier financial support and driving business decisions with financial acumen.
• Audit Excellence: Ensure audit readiness, supporting internal and external audits with accuracy and professionalism.

What we offer

• An exciting and challenging role in a dynamic environment.
• Various opportunities for professional and personal development.
• Chance to work on exciting, high-profile projects.
• A motivated and cheerful team that looks forward to working with you.
• Our events are great! We also have lots of fun outside of working hours.

Your profile

• Commercial accounting education.
• Several years of experience in a similar role within an international company.
• Results-driven attitude – you execute with precision, accountability, and a customer-centric mindset.
• Fluent in English (oral and written); knowledge of German is a plus.
• Expertise in Swiss GAAP and US GAAP.
• Proficient in MS Office and SAP (R/3, S4).

If you are interested in a multicultural, challenging, and innovative working environment and your profile matches our requirements, we look forward to receiving your online application in English.