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Senior Accountant

Job in 4040, Basel, Kanton Basel-Landschaft, Switzerland
Listing for: Recordati
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-03-01
Job specializations:
  • Accounting
    Financial Reporting, Senior Accountant, Financial Analyst, Tax Accountant
  • Finance & Banking
    Financial Reporting, Financial Analyst, Tax Accountant
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 100000 - 125000 CHF Yearly CHF 100000.00 125000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below

With its beginnings in a family run pharmacy in Correggio, Italy in the 1920s, Recordati is now a global pharmaceutical company, listed on the Italian stock exchange, with over 4,500 employees and turnover of over Euro 2bn.

We are a group of like-minded, passionate individuals who go to extraordinary lengths for our patients, customers, partners, investors and the people across the globe who we serve. We develop and commercialise medicines to serve people living with common diseases, as well as those living with some of the rarest, in around 150 countries.

At Recordati, our mantra is simple. We’ve always believed that health, and the opportunity to live life to the fullest, is a right, not a privilege. Whether that is for common diseases or the rarest – we want to give people the opportunity to be the best version of themselves.

This drive will never stop. Together, we will always be reimagining tomorrow – with new ideas, new technologies and new innovations to fight diseases.

Recordati. Unlocking the full potential of life.

Job Purpose

Perform regular accounting functions related to month and quarter-end close, preparation of financial statements and supporting schedules.

Key Responsibilities

General Accounting

  • Perform general accounting activities, including the preparation, maintenance and reconciliation of ledger accounts and financial statements
  • Prepare, record, analyze and report accounting transactions and ensure integrity of accounting records for completeness, accuracy, and compliance with accepted accounting policies and principles
  • Conduct or assist in the documentation of accounting projects

Monthly Tasks

  • Calculate / reconcile / book advance payment (ARAB)
  • Responsible for VAT returns/Intrastat reporting monthly
  • Support treasure on cash management and IC clearance and review loan and interest postings
  • Maintain and reconcile accounts receivable ledger accounts, financial statements, and reports
  • Produce reports of accounts that are in arrears and analyses of bad debt
  • Collect terms of payment on overdue account with corporate and individual clients
  • Maintain, analyze and reconcile accounts payable ledger accounts, financial statements, and reports
  • Prepare, record, analyze, and report on the Company’s inventory including analysis of obsolescence
  • Run Fixed Assets Depreciations and Intangibles Amortization
  • Manage Inventory, bookings, stock reconciliation, COGS, reserves and final reports
  • Royalties and NHS postings
  • Monthly sales reconciliation
  • Responsible for intragroup alignment
Required Education

Bachelor’s or higher degree in Accounting or Finance and or equivalent work experience

Required Skills and Experience
  • Experience on General Accounting, Cost Accounting & Inventory, VAT, Tax with international Tax advisor
  • Knowledge of auditing practices and principles
  • Knowledge of generally accepted accounting practices and principles
  • Strong knowledge of Microsoft Excel
  • Experience with SAP S4 Hanna, Hyperion and Microsoft Power Point
  • Experience with multi-currency
  • Demonstrated ability to deliver quality results within a fast-paced, dynamic environment
Required Behaviours and Competencies
  • Highly motivated, innovative and driven, with a “can do” mindset
  • Accurate with an attention to detail
  • Excellent organizational and problem-solving skills
  • Able to respond to short deadlines
  • Personal and professional integrity are essential
  • Goal-oriented, with ability to plan for the long-term and execute
  • Strong interpersonal skills
  • Ability to liaise cross-functionally and build consensus
  • Resourcefulness; ability to make things happen within a small-business environment
  • Ability to see the big picture while executing on tactics
Required Languages

Fluent English is essential, any other languages are a plus.

At Recordati we believe in people! Inspired by our purpose - unlocking the full potential of life - we are committed to creating a diverse environment and cultivating a culture of inclusion. We strive to continually lead with our values and beliefs, enabling our employees to bring their whole selves to work and develop their potential.

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We recruit, develop and reward without regard to, amongst others, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, physical or mental ability, race, ethnicity, political or religious belief.

If you are looking to join a company where you can try new things, speak openly, and be bold, we invite you to apply today.

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Position Requirements
10+ Years work experience
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