Responsibilities: Handle bookkeeping, payroll, tax filings (VAT, corporate), and financial reporting for a German entity, ensuring compliance with local regulations.
Profile: 5+ years of experience, fluent in German and English, strong knowledge of HGB/GermanGAAP, with a degree in accounting/finance and ideally a professional certification.
Client Details
I'm recruiting for a Senior Accountant position on a permanent basis in the Lausanne area. The role is for a fast-growing international company with a German legal entity, requiring strong expertise in German accounting standards and tax compliance.
Description
Take full responsibility for the accounting operations of a German entity, including ledger entries, reconciliations, and financial closings.
Manage payroll and ensure accurate tax filings (VAT, corporate), strictly aligned with German accounting and tax regulations.
Prepare financial reports, support planning activities, and drive improvements in accounting processes and internal controls.
Profile
Minimum 5 years of experience in accounting, with strong expertise in bookkeeping, payroll, and tax compliance under German GAAP (HGB).
Fluent in German and English, proficient in DATEV if possible and Excel, and holds a degree in accounting or finance.
Demonstrates reliability, attention to detail, autonomy, and strong communication skills, with the ability to collaborate across teams and manage deadlines effectively.
Job Offer
Join a fast-paced international environment that values collaboration, autonomy, and continuous improvement.
Benefit from a competitive compensation package, 5 weeks of vacation, flexible hours, and a hybrid work model with regular office presence.
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