Accountant administrative functions

Accountant – Zug, Switzerland

PIPECARE Europe is looking for an Accountant to join our team in Zug, Switzerland.

Position summary:

Accountant is responsible for supporting the Senior Finance team on accomplishing general accounting tasks and financial reporting.

• Assist in maintaining accounts payables and receivables.
• Prepare journal entries, keep the balance sheets up to date and assist with monthly account closings.
• Perform bank reconciliations and prepare necessary material for audit purposes.
• Ensure accounting transactions are booked accurately in accordance with Professional Codes of Practice, Accounting Standards and Service Level agreements.
• Receive and verify accuracy of invoices and book them in accounting systems.
• Prepare and record inter-company debit and credit notes.
• Reconcile inter-company accounts.
• Prepare the company fixed assets register.
• Manage effectively supplier’s payments and Accounts Payable accounts.
• Ensure implementation of Accounting policies and procedures.
• Assist the Chief Accountant in preparing Accounts payable Reports.
• Process on time supplier’s invoices and payments.
li>Maintain accounting ledgers by verifying and posting account transactions.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Corporate Chief Accountant and/or Regional Finance Manager.

• Degree in Accounting/ Finance. CMA certificate is a plus.
• Experience in Accounts Payable & Accounts Receivable function is mandatory.
• 5+ years of experience working with reputed organization (in Canada).
• Working knowledge of any ERP;
  Oracle E-Business Suite R12 is an advantage.
• Hands on experience in insurance, bank guarantees and letter of credit.
• Knowledge of payroll accounting.
• With analytical skills, well-disciplined and good communication skills.
• Computer literate (MS Office, Accounting programs).

• Lifting and Carrying:
  Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
• Mobility:
  Must be able to walk and climb to perform duties, including maneuvering within a refinery or plant environment and accessing elevated platforms via ladders and stairwells.
• Communication:
  Sufficient clarity of speech and hearing, or other communication capabilities, to communicate effectively.
• Focus and Multitasking:
  Ability to maintain focus and multitask effectively.
• Safety Equipment:
  Must be able to wear safety equipment as required by the safety department for personal protection, if/where needed in manufacturing environments.
• Personal Mobility and Reflexes:
  Sufficient personal mobility and physical reflexes, with or without reasonable accommodations, to perform office duties and travel to off-site locations when necessary.

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.