We are searching for an Accountant to join our client, a small-cap Swiss stock exchange listed company. You will be a key member of a friendly and experienced accounting operations team supporting the statutory accounting for several European entities. You will report into the European Head of Finance. Our client has a flat hierarchy, which means people are accessible and open to help.

Responsibilities:

• Daily AP and AR bookings
• Calculating, posting and processing various journal entries (e.g. accruals, prepayments)
• Perform various Balance Sheet reconciliations (GL ledger vs subledger such as A/R, A/P, payroll/social security related accounts etc.)
• Support the cash management process, and prepare of bank reconciliations
• Support in Intercompany Balances reconciliations across the region, as well as global counterparties in other wider global regions
• Support in processing AP invoices, Purchase order process transactions bookings and employee expense processing
• Working closely with the sales order administration team on various aspects, such order releases and invoice related aspects
• Assist the team with VAT returns preparation
• Assist in the regions AR cash collection process and bad debt monitoring
• Assist in the preparation of monthly /half-yearly / annual closings in line with Swiss GAAP FER
• Support with statutory audits and local legal accounting
• Be involved in various projects to improve efficiency and develop the teams capabilities

Your background:

• Minimum 2-3 years of accounting experience.
• Good understanding of accounting methodologies and principles.
• Structured yet flexible working style, with high level of attention to detail.
• Analytical and problem-solving mentality.
• Good communication and collaboration skills.
• Friendly and pragmatic personality and being open to new challenges.
• Experience in taking ownership for getting things done, working independently, and delivering on strict deadlines.
• Fluent English and German skills necessary.

If you are interested in this opportunity, please send us your CV, references and academic certificates to recruitment@nordwandgroup.com. We look forward to hearing from you.