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Senior Accountant(m/w/x)

Zug
Full-timeWith Home OfficeSenior

Ownership of General Ledger for two entities, leading monthly, quarterly, and annual closings. Minimum 7 years accounting experience with multi-entity and SSC environment expertise required. Gradual expansion into broader finance responsibilities, close collaboration with senior leadership.

Requirements

  • Minimum 7 years accounting experience with strong GL and closing expertise
  • Proven experience in multi-entity and SSC environment
  • Comfortable operating in lean, flat organization
  • Degree in Accounting, Finance, or equivalent
  • Strong expertise in financial accounting, reconciliations, and closing processes
  • Good understanding of SSC operating models and controls
  • Solid knowledge of intercompany accounting
  • Knowledge of IFRS and/or local GAAP
  • Experience with ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, Dynamics, etc.)
  • Advanced Excel skills
  • Strong ownership mindset and accountability
  • Ability to operate hands-on and with control perspective
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities
  • Comfortable working in matrix environment
  • Pragmatic, proactive, and solution-oriented
  • High level of integrity and attention to detail

Tasks

  • Take ownership of the General Ledger (GL) for both entities
  • Lead accurate and timely monthly, quarterly, and annual closings
  • Prepare and review journal entries, accruals, provisions, and adjustments
  • Ensure balance sheet integrity through robust reconciliations
  • Review and validate intercompany balances and reconciliations
  • Support preparation of statutory accounts and ensure local compliance
  • Ensure compliance with Group policies and local regulations
  • Implement and maintain key internal controls
  • Identify and address main accounting risks and control gaps
  • Review critical processes for accuracy and proper controls
  • Ensure appropriate segregation of duties
  • Maintain clear documentation and audit trails
  • Work closely with the Shared Service Center (AP, Fixed Assets, Master Data, Cash Management, Intercompany, part of AR/billing)
  • Review key outputs for accuracy, completeness, and consistency
  • Act as a coordination and escalation point for complex issues
  • Monitor service quality and contribute to continuous improvement
  • Ensure strong alignment between SSC and local activities
  • Work collaboratively with two Senior Accountants and two Junior Accountants
  • Provide guidance and peer review when needed
  • Contribute to finance transformation initiatives
  • Coordinate tax-related matters with SSC and external advisors
  • Participate in and support internal and external audits, VAT processes

Work Experience

  • 7 years

Education

  • Bachelor's degree

Languages

  • EnglishBusiness Fluent

Tools & Technologies

  • SAP
  • Oracle
  • Dynamics
  • Excel
  • IFRS
  • local GAAP

Benefits

Diverse Work

  • Exposure to multi-entity and SSC environments

Purpose-Driven Work

  • Ownership of core accounting and control topics

Startup Environment

  • Close collaboration with senior leadership

Mentorship & Coaching

  • Gradual expansion into broader finance responsibilities
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