Accounting Manager M​/F

The Accounting Manager is responsible for overseeing the day-to-day accounting operations, ensuring accuracy and compliance with financial, legal and tax regulations. This role involves managing the accounting team, preparing financial statements, and supporting the financial planning process.

• 1. Accounting Operations:
  • Oversee accounts payable, accounts receivable, general ledger, and payroll functions.
  • Implement and maintain robust accounting policies and procedures.
  • Ensure timely and accurate processing of financial transactions.
  • Serve as a cross-functional liaison between Payroll and Accounting, with responsibility for overseeing payment run controls.
  • Responsible for reviewing and managing month-end, year-end bookings and closing processes.
  • Oversee the preparation and review of VAT declarations, ensuring compliance and accuracy through regular controls.
  • Internal control maintenance and improvement
• 2. Team Management:
  • Lead, mentor, and develop the accounting and cash collection team.
  • Foster a collaborative and high-performance culture within the team.
  • Conduct performance evaluations and provide ongoing feedback.
• 3. Statutory compliance and Taxation:
  • Serve as the main contact person in the context of audits.
  • Ensure compliance with all tax regulations and filings.
  • Coordinate with external auditors and tax advisors.
  • Maintain accurate and up-to-date tax records.
• 4. Cash collection:
  • Reviewing the Preparation of the Cash collection
  • Handle communication with customers
  • Control the Netting of the Cash collection
• 5. Support and Reporting:
  • Support the DACH cluster organization with Accounting figures for Switzerland

• The job position could be based in Basel or Zürich, Switzerland

PERSON PROFILE

Educational and / or Training Qualifications, Experience, Knowledge and Skills

REQUIREMENTS :

• Bachelor's degree or associate's degree in business, accounting, or finance
• Three (3) years or more experience in related business financial service experience (collections, credit, customer service, billing or related field)
• Professional German and English verbal and written is a must. French is a plus.
• Excellent MS Office skills and high affinity for other software and related technologies
• Structured and solution-oriented working style
• Confident demeanour and assertiveness while being service-oriented
• Ability to work independently as well as in a team
• Strong project management skills
• Excellent communication, listening and negotiation skills at all levels
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Understanding of the Swiss Employment Laws and its translation into accounting

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BACHELOR'S DEGREE

GEODIS is a leading global logistics provider acknowledged for its expertise across all aspects of the supply chain. As a growth partner to its clients, GEODIS specializes in five lines of business:
Supply Chain Optimization, Global Freight Forwarding, Global Contract Logistics, Distribution & Express, and European Road Network. With a global network spanning nearly 166 countries and more than 49, 720 employees, GEODIS is ranked no. 6 in its sector across the world. In 2024, GEODIS generated €11.3 billion in revenue. GEODIS is a company owned by SNCF Group. This position is also open to anyone recognized as a disabled worker.