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The most intuitive workplace management app that puts employees first.

Senior Accountant – Accounting Lead

Accounting ManagerAccounting ManagerFull TimeRemoteSeniorTeam 51-200H1B No SponsorCompany SiteLinkedIn

Location

Switzerland

Posted

4 days ago

Salary

0

Seniority

Senior

Bachelor Degree7 yrs expGermanEnglish

Job Description

Senior Accountant – Accounting Lead

deskbird

• Design Accounting and Tax Set-up and processes to drive enterprise value • Constantly improve Accounting and Tax processes across our 4 legal entities and global set-up • Reiterate and improve on our current group-wide entity set-up from an Accounting and Tax vantage point • Desing Transfer Pricing Policies • Safeguard statutory complaince • Own accounting and tax filings • Actively influence Policy Making (e.g., expense management, travel, asset activation) • Manage Daily Operations • Manage and review recurring accounting tasks, including accounts payable and receivable, local VAT, and payroll accounting. • Perform intercompany and general account reconciliations to ensure accuracy and consistency • Act as the main point of contact for senior external and internal stakeholders • Support the CFO with both operational and strategic tasks. • Own and contribute to the preparation of monthly and annual financial statements. • Support the coordination and execution of the annual audit and external financing rounds.

Job Requirements

  • Completed training as an Accounting Clerk or equivalent qualification.
  • Expert knowledge of financial accounting and taxation under Swiss accounting and reporting standards.
  • Hands-on experience with Swiss Tax and Group Accounting
  • Experience in fast-paced environments (e.g., Start-Up, Scale-Up, Consulting, Audit firm)
  • At least 7 years of professional experience in a finance-related role, preferably within a start-up or scale-up setting.
  • A self-driven and collaborative mindset, able to work independently and as part of a team.
  • Excellent communication skills in German and English.

Benefits

  • Accelerate your career growth: Join Europe’s leading workplace management software company and unlock rapid professional development.
  • Steer a Swiss Start-Up through its growth and internationalisation journey to deliver strategic impact
  • Cutting-edge technologies & autonomy:Enjoy high levels of autonomy, access to the latest tech, and a dynamic international work environment.
  • Regular physical exchanges such as Company-wide summit and team-wide Bursts
  • Home office equipment and Co-working budgets
  • Learning and development: Invest in your future with a yearly development budget for coaching, certifications, and conferences.

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