Initial 6 month contract with further opportunity for renewals

Based in Zurich, Switzerland. You must be willing to work onsite and eligible to work in Switzerland

Ideally looking for an immediate start date. Our client can wait a maximum of a 1 month notice period.

Our client, a global payment and technology solution provider based in Zurich is looking for an Accountant to be responsible for the daily activities to include managing the accounts for payable’s and receivable’s, to perform reconciliation of bank statements and to monitor the cash flow and to ensure liquidity and to maintain the accuracy of the financial records.

On a monthly basis, you will need to prepare and review the monthly financial statements, conduct variance analysis and report on the findings, to ensure compliance with both local and international accounting standards and to assist the budget preparation and monitoring.

On a Quarterly basis, you will be responsible for preparing the quarterly financial reports for both internal and external stakeholders. You will conduct quarterly audits and ensure the accuracy of the financial data. You will be working closely with the CEO to review the financial performance and to stratergise improvements. Our client is also embarking on an ERP migration, within your role you will assist with the preparation of the ERP migration to include assisting in the planning and the implementation of the ERP migration and to ensure the data accuracy and integrity during the transition. You will also be involved in training staff on the new ERP system functionalities and lastly coordinating with the group accounting based in Dublin to align the processes and systems.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• CPA or equivalent certification preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in accounting and finance roles.
• Strong knowledge of Swiss accounting principles and financial regulations.
• Experience with ERP systems and migrations.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Skills:

• Proficiency in accounting software preferably in Quickbooks or SAP
• Advanced Excel skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Detail-oriented with strong organisational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines