Senior Accountant

Our client is a leader in providing engineering and construction services for large scale infrastructure projects across globe. The company has a long history and an international set-up. They currently are looking for a determined and dynamic Senior Accountant to join their Zurich team. The qualified candidate will have min 5 years of GL accounting in Switzerland, knowledge of OR and IFRS, and Fluency in German and English. 

Task and Responsibilities

• Responsible for monthly and annual financial statements in accordance with IFRS and the Swiss Code of Obligations, reporting directly to the group
• Management of financial accounting as well as accounts receivable and accounts payable
• Recording invoices and bank payments
• Reconciliation of invoices, accounts, debtors and creditors
• Review expense and credit card reports
• Supporting external audit procedures
• Preparation of the periodic VAT statements (CH) and other mandatory tax forms
• Improve and implement accounting, financial control processes and systems
• Responsibility for and involvement in ICS processes
• Supporting with project work
• Supporting and instructing subsidiaries abroad

Skills / Qualifications

• Several years of commercial training followed by a federal certificate in finance and accounting
• 5+ years of proven work experience in accounting
• Fluency in English and German is a must
• Very good knowledge of Swiss Code of Obligations (OR) and IFRS knowledge.
• Construction, Infrastructure, background would be preferred but not mandatory
• Knowledge of Oracle Netsuite accounting software is beneficial
• Very good knowledge of Microsoft Office packages, especially Excel
• Self starter and have a pro-active approach to working with minimal supervision
• Comfortable in a fast-paced international, multicultural environment
• Excellent analytical skills, detail-oriented and proactive
• Very independent and reliable way of working
• Team player, integrity and perseverance, flexible, dedicated
• High motivation and very strong communication skills
• High tolerance to pressure and meeting deadlines