Interim Accountant (m/f/d) - Maternity Cover

Position

Teilzeit

Befristet

Mid

Finanzen & Buchhaltung

Konditionen

Zürich

Hybrid

50–100%

Anforderungen

3+ J. Erfahrung

Bachelor

EU/EFTA-Bewilligung

Skills

Month-end closingForecastingFixed asset accountingAccounts payableERP solutionsBalance sheet reconciliationsBudget managementGeneral ledger accountingSwiss GAAP FERStatutory ReportingIFRS AccountingReporting financier

Sprachen

Englisch

Deutsch

Beschreibung

Manage day-to-day financial accounting activities, including general ledger maintenance and reconciliations
Perform account reconciliations and ensure accuracy and completeness of financial records
Handle Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable processes
Maintain and monitor fixed asset accounting
Independently prepare month-end, quarter-end, and year-end closings
Support the preparation of statutory financial statements
Prepare monthly financial reports and analyses for management
Assist with budgeting and forecasting activities
Ensure compliance with internal controls, accounting standards, and company policies
Collaborate closely with local and international stakeholders across the business
Support audits and provide required financial documentation
Participate in process improvement initiatives within the finance function

Aufgaben

Manage day-to-day financial accounting activities, including general ledger maintenance and reconciliations
Perform account reconciliations and ensure accuracy and completeness of financial records
Handle Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable processes
Maintain and monitor fixed asset accounting
Independently prepare month-end, quarter-end, and year-end closings
Support the preparation of statutory financial statements
Prepare monthly financial reports and analyses for management
Assist with budgeting and forecasting activities
Ensure compliance with internal controls, accounting standards, and company policies
Collaborate closely with local and international stakeholders across the business
Support audits and provide required financial documentation
Participate in process improvement initiatives within the finance function

Anforderungen

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field
Several years of experience in a broad Accountant position within an international environment
Proven ability to independently manage month-end and year-end closing activities
Strong knowledge of Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, General Ledger, and Fixed Asset Accounting
Experience with financial reporting, budgeting, and forecasting
Good understanding of Swiss accounting principles and financial processes
Fluent in English (mandatory)
Good German skills are highly preferred
Proficient with ERP systems and Microsoft Excel
Hands-on, detail-oriented, and highly accurate working style
Able to work independently while collaborating effectively within a small team
Reliable, proactive, and committed to delivering high-quality work
Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
Available to start by 1 September at the latest (earlier preferred)

Technologien

ERP systemsMicrosoft Excel

Vorteile

Opportunity to join a well-established international healthcare company with a strong market presence
Varied and hands-on accounting role covering the full spectrum of financial accounting
Exposure to an international business environment and collaboration with global stakeholders
Highly experienced and supportive finance team with long employee tenure
Modern offices in Zurich Oerlikon with excellent public transport connections
Flexible working model with up to 50% home office

Unternehmen

Michael Page

Healthcare

Our client is a well-established international healthcare and life sciences organization with a strong presence across global markets. The company offers a collaborative and people-oriented culture, combining the stability of a long-standing business with the agility of a dynamic and innovative environment.