Senior Accountant Swiss Statutory & ERP Process Lead; m​/w​/d

Location:

Visp, Valais, Switzerland (Hybrid: min. 3 days on-site)

Workload: 80% - 100% FTE

Contract Type:
Permanent

Sector:
Specialized Life Sciences & Healthcare Manufacturing

On behalf of our client, a rapidly scaling, well-funded international life sciences manufacturing company operating cutting-edge facilities in Upper Valais. Randstad Switzerland is exclusively searching for an experienced, hands-on
Senior Accountant (80 - 100%).

Unlike rigid corporate hierarchies, this organization combines the financial stability of international pharma backing with a high-trust, low-bureaucracy operating culture. In this role, you will hold direct ownership of the Swiss statutory closing process, drive ERP automation initiatives, and act as a pivotal business partner bridging daily operations and financial governance.

• Statutory Closings & Financial Reporting:
  Take full end-to-end responsibility for the monthly, quarterly, and annual closings of the Swiss operating entity under the Swiss Code of Obligations (OR / CO), including accruals, provisions, fixed assets, and intercompany reconciliations.

• Tax, VAT & Audit Governance:
  Prepare and submit Swiss VAT returns, manage statutory tax closings in coordination with external tax advisors, and serve as the lead contact for external auditors.

• International Standards Support:
  Support the corporate transition to international reporting standards, driving reconciliations under IFRS or US GAAP.

• ERP & Process Ownership (MS Dynamics 365 Business Central):
  Act as the internal system owner for the Record-to-Report (R2R) process. Drive hands-on workflow automation, master data integrity, and system enhancements in partnership with the external implementation partner.

• Internal Control System (ICS / IKS):
  Maintain, refine, and document the internal control framework under Swiss legal standards, defining key financial controls and segregation of duties (SoD) across operational finance and ERP workflows.

• Professional Certification:
  Swiss Federal Diploma as Specialist in Finance & Accounting (Fachfrau / Fachmann im Finanz- und Rechnungswesen mit eidg. Fachausweis), Fiduciary Specialist (Treuhänder:in mit eidg. Fachausweis), or a recognized international qualification (ACCA, CPA, Swiss Master's).

• Experience:
  
  Minimum 5 years of autonomous, hands-on financial accounting experience in Switzerland, ideally within life sciences, biotechnology, or advanced manufacturing environments.

• Technical Depth:
  Proven mastery of local statutory closings under the Swiss Code of Obligations (OR); practical working knowledge of IFRS or US GAAP reconciliations is required. Solid competence in Swiss VAT and corporate tax compliance.

• Systems Proficiency:
  Strong experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central or Navision is a major asset; advanced MS Excel skills (Power Query / Power BI is a distinct advantage).

• Languages:
  
  Fluent German and business-fluent English (written and spoken).

• Location & Presence:
  Based in Upper/Lower Valais or within a manageable daily commute along the Bern/Thun NEAT corridor (approx. 45 - 55 min via Lötschberg Base Tunnel). A minimum on-site presence of 3 days per week in Visp is mandatory.

• Autonomy & Impact:
  True process ownership with direct visibility to executive finance leadership without bureaucratic roadblocks.

• Modern Culture:
  Collaborative, purpose-driven workplace emphasizing psychological safety, flexible hours, and flat hierarchies.

• Hybrid Flexibility:
  Flexible working setup with up to 2 days of home office per week.

• Compensation & Benefits:
  Highly competitive Swiss base salary, attractive annual performance bonus, above-standard pension fund contributions, and dedicated support for continuous professional development.