Experienced accountant – Global Compliance & Reporting

Experienced Accountant – Global Compliance & Reporting

Join Forvis Mazars in Switzerland as a Senior Accountant in our Global Compliance & Reporting team.

Responsibilities:

• Perform monthly, quarterly, and yearly closing activities in accordance with Swiss GAAP
• Ensure accurate, timely, and relevant recording, reporting, and analysis of financial information
• Prepare statutory financial statements in line with Swiss GAAP standards
• Ensure compliance with applicable standards, rules, and internal controls
• Stay updated with the latest developments in accounting standards and regulations
• Manage relationships with client auditors and respond to audit requests
• Supervise and train junior team members and support them in vendor invoice processing, bank account reconciliation, and account reconciliation
• Assist with implementing new accounting policies, standards, and guidelines
• Identify areas for process improvement and implement enhancements
• Safeguard operations and maintain client confidentiality by protecting financial information
• Conduct variance analysis
• Lead client meetings and ensure ongoing communication

Your profile:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• 4 to 5 years of experience in accounting and finance, ideally with exposure to international clients
• Thorough knowledge of general ledger accounting and account reconciliation
• Swiss accounting standards knowledge is mandatory
• IFRS knowledge is highly advantageous
• Proficiency in ERP systems and Excel; recent experience with SAP (S4
  
  Hana), Net Suite or Workday is a plus
• Excellent oral and written communication skills in English and German (French is a plus)
• Ability to present complex analyses clearly, with strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills to communicate effectively across the organization
• Strong ability to prioritize tasks and adhere to strict reporting deadlines

Why Forvis Mazars:

• Ability to take initiative and be a force of proposal
• Flexible working hours with the possibility of telecommuting
• Career development and training (funding of a wide range of in-house and continuing education programs)
• Possibility to work abroad (Forvis Mazars International Mobility Program)

We recognise that inclusion and diversity are central to our values. We seek to attract and recruit people who reflect the diverse nature of our clients and communities, regardless of ethnicity, nationality, disability, faith or belief, social background, age, sexual orientation and gender identity. Forvis Mazars selects candidates based on skills, knowledge, qualifications and experience.

We would not consider sent profiles by recruitment agencies.

Seniority level:
Mid-senior level

Employment type:

Full-time

Job function:
Finance

Industry: Accounting