Senior Accountant (m/f/d) Freelance/temporary employment for a project Lucerne Start date: asap Reference number: 853461/1 Responsibilities * Ensures timely, accurate booking and justification of accounting transactions and ensures accuracy, integrity and adherence to accounting standards (US GAAP, Swiss Code of Obligations, IFRS.) * Supports the preparation of the annual statutory and tax reporting, including preparation of statutory consolidated financials, and provide respective documentation and assistance during the statutory audit. * Plays a key role in internal and external audit engagements. * Maintain and improve internal controls and accounting procedures. * Acts as the primary contact person for key accounting judgments and complex transactions. * Actively collaborates with the Business Services Center on transactional-level activities. * Prepares and provides financial reviews and status updates to senior management on a regular basis. Profile * Solid knowledge and experience with accounting principles (US GAAP, IFRS and Swiss Code of Obligation) * Affinity towards ERP systems, preferably experienced with SAP (FI/CO) and proficient in Excel * Demonstrated effective communication skills * Strong analytical skills, attention to detail and ability to understand financial statements * Proactive, able to adapt to a fast-changing environment and manage relationships * Works effectively with key-stakeholders across divisions and different levels of management * Fluent in English, German a plus * Has a professional attitude and works well independently as well as in a team * Results oriented, hardworking and committed to achieve objectives * Ability to think critically and solve complex problems Benefits * Rennomiertes pharmazeutisches Unternehmen * Attraktives Gehaltsangebot * 25 Tage Urlaub