Financial Accountant | Leading Manufacturing Business | Opfikon/Zurich | Switzerland
- Salary
- Competitive Salary
- Location
- Europe Switzerland
- Post Date
- 08 Jul 2024
- Employment Type
- Full Time
- Job Number
- 27138
- Line of Business
- Accounting & Finance
- Consultant
- Gareth Mortimer
Our client seeks a dedicated and engaged financial accountant to join their finance team, based in a large corporate accounting hub in Opfikon/Zurich. This business has a pan-European footprint, and you will be responsible for delivering statutory accounting activities and reporting (IFRS) for multiple entities across the group.
Financial Accountant Job Responsibilities:
- Prepare annual financial statements, oversee general ledger accounting and manage fixed asset accounting
- Monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements under IFRS and local GAAP requirements
- Handle group reporting within the consolidation and liquidity planning systems
- Prepare and reconcile VAT returns, including input tax corrections and reductions
- Perform and document ICS controls; prepare for and assist during external audit cycles
Requirements:
- Ideally, you will have 5+ years of solid experience within an international company’s accounting or finance function.
- Ideally, you will have a bachelor’s degree in finance or accounting, and professional certifications would be beneficial.
- Knowledge of IFRS and local GAAP accounting standards is required and essential.
- German language skills are essential, but other European languages would also be advantageous.
If you are interested, please send a copy of your CV to Gareth Mortimer (gareth@renaix.com) and quote reference (27138).