Financial Accounting & Reporting

Overview

Company

Our client, a leading global professional services firm, is seeking an Assistant Manager or Manager in Financial Accounting & Reporting to strengthen their Accounting & Payroll Services team in German-speaking Switzerland. This hybrid role allows flexibility of workplace across Basel, Bern, St. Gallen, Zug / Lucerne, or Zurich (with at least one day per week in Zurich).

The position offers the opportunity to work with a broad range of clients—from innovative startups to large multinational corporations—on challenging accounting, consolidation, and reporting projects. With a workload of 80–100% and start date upon agreement, this role is ideal for professionals who want to combine client advisory work with leadership and team development responsibilities.

• Accounting Oversight:
  Manage client bookkeeping operations and prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
• Compliance & Reporting:
  Perform conversions from foreign GAAP to Swiss OR, handle consolidations, VAT returns, reporting, and controlling tasks.
• Project Management:
  Lead client projects, act as main point of contact, and ensure timely, high-quality deliverables.
• Team Leadership:
  Supervise and coach team members within client engagements, fostering a collaborative and supportive environment.
• Process Improvement:
  Drive efficiency by optimizing processes and workflows, while keeping up to date with the latest accounting standards and best practices.
• Client Relationships:
  Serve as a trusted advisor to a diverse client base, ensuring satisfaction and long-term partnerships.

Education &

Certifications:

Qualified as an Expert in Accounting & Controlling, Swiss Certified Fiduciary Expert, Certified Public Accountant, or equivalent. Master’s degree in Finance & Controlling (completed or in progress).

Professional

Experience:

• Several years of experience in finance, financial controlling, or fiduciary services.
• Solid expertise in consolidation and statutory accounting; payroll experience is an asset but not required.
• Strong knowledge of Swiss GAAP FER and IFRS; familiarity with US GAAP is a plus.

Skills &

Competencies:

• Strong numerical and analytical skills with a high standard of quality.
• Fluency in German and good command of English.
• Proficiency in financial and IT applications (e.g., Abacus, SAP, MS Business Central, O365).
• Team-oriented mindset, proactive attitude, and ability to thrive in dynamic environments.

Our client’s Accounting & Payroll Services team supports a diverse portfolio of companies ranging from SMEs to publicly listed multinationals. The environment is collaborative, professional, and dynamic—providing opportunities to work on varied and fascinating assignments that allow you to develop and showcase your expertise.

The firm offers more than 300 career paths across audit and advisory services, enabling employees to shape their professional journey according to their ambitions. With strong expertise in business transformation and ESG consulting, the organization plays an important role in helping clients address today’s most significant challenges.

Employees benefit from continuous training, mentoring, and a culture that values inclusion, integrity, and collaboration. This is a place where your contribution truly matters, where you are recognized for your impact, and where your professional growth goes hand in hand with shaping a better future.

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