* English only but german needed for supplier related communications and invoices
* No closing responsibility & 60% workload
About Our Client
The client is a well-established international industrial group with its Swiss operations based in the Zug area. The local finance team manages two legal entities and supports both operational and group-level reporting activities within a structured, process-oriented environment.
Job Description
Accounting & Financial Reporting
* Process supplier payments and post incoming receipts accurately and on time.
* Perform month‑end bank reconciliations and support monthly close activities.
* Prepare monthly AP and AR summaries and assist with group reporting requirements.
* Contribute to monthly VAT return preparation and submission.
* Support fixed asset register maintenance and monthly depreciation runs.
* Handle ad‑hoc accounting tasks as required.
Banking
* Post incoming/outgoing bank transactions (including payroll and credit cards).
* Investigate and resolve misdirected or incorrect payments.
* Perform weekly reconciliations of bank statements versus GL balances.
Accounts Payable
* Verify and code supplier invoices; ensure correct addresses and approvals.
* Ensure invoices above defined approval thresholds are escalated and documented.
* Post invoices in the ERP and execute weekly payment runs.
* Maintain supplier master data, update bank details, and manage new supplier set‑up.
* Archive invoices, follow up on reminders, and reconcile open AP items with the GL.
Accounts Receivable
* Maintain customer master data and post customer/intercompany invoices.
* Monitor overdue receivables and support collections.
* Reconcile AR open items and GL accounts; correct invoice errors in the system.
* Inbox & Document Management
* Act as primary administrator for finance‑related inboxes; file and categorize incoming invoices and correspondence.
* Respond to external accounting requests and route matters to the right stakeholders.
Expense Management
* Post employee expense claims and reconcile corporate card transactions.
* Work with assistants to ensure expenses are coded, VAT treated and assigned to the correct cost centers.
Other duties
* Prepare Swiss VAT (MWST) filings and support fixed asset reconciliations.
* Run intercompany reconciliations (annual / semi‑annual).
* Manage specific operational tasks such as dunning administration and card programmes where applicable.
The Successful Applicant
* Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (or part-qualified: ACCA, CIMA, Swiss diploma (Sachbearbeiter, Fachausweis))
* 3-5 years of practical accounting experience in a corporate finance or shared services environment
* Solid understanding of Swiss tax and VAT regulations, including statutory compliance
* Confident working with ERP systems (IFS or similar)
* Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel
* Highly organised and accurate with strong attention to detail
* Analytical mindset with problem‑solving skills
* Discreet and reliable with the ability to work independently
* Team‑oriented and comfortable collaborating with various internal stakeholders
Languages:
* English: Required (working proficiency)
* German: Strong plus - essential for handling supplier queries and invoice‑related communication
* Italian: Strong plus
What's on Offer
* Stable, international group with a long‑standing presence and strong market reputation
* Well‑structured finance function with clear processes and responsibilities
* Diverse and hands‑on role covering a broad range of accounting tasks
* Flexible part‑time schedule (60%)
* Collaborative and supportive team culture in a professional environment
* Modern office location in the Zug area, easily accessible by public transport
* Opportunity to use multiple languages (English, German, Italian) in a multicultural setting
* Exposure to both operational accounting and group‑level reporting tasks
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