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We are looking for a Senior Accountant to provide temporary support to the Finance team for a period of 9 months at a 60-80% workload (please note that more hours will be required at the start of the month around the monthly close and less at the end).
As Senior Accountant you will hold primary responsibility for monthly, quarterly, and annual financial closings, preparation of figures and reports, and VAT returns.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
* Operational responsibility for monthly, quarterly, and annual closings in accordance with the Swiss Code of Obligations (OR), and preparation of figures and reports
* Responsibility for the financial closing process (reporting financial results, reviewing general and sub-ledgers, account reconciliations, closing entries, accruals, inventory valuations, consolidations, and OR-based valuations and postings)
* Preparation and submission of quarterly VAT returns (Switzerland)
* Responsibility for monthly, quarterly, and annual group closings (USA)
* Participation in accounting/finance-related projects
* Providing guidance and assistance to the Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable team members with regards to accounting topics and issues. Supervision of these team members in the absence of the Finance Manager Switzerland.
* All accounting tasks (including financial closings and defined reporting) and ensuring timely, legally and policy-compliant completion in collaboration with the accounting team
* Ensuring the interface between our local ERP system and the group ERP system functions properly
QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE:
* Higher education in business administration (University of Applied Sciences or University), with a focus on Finance & Accounting
* 5-10 years of experience in a similar role
* Leadership experience
* Excellent knowledge of German and English
* Strong Excel skills
* Structured and independent working style
* High sense of responsibility and reliability
* Resilient, motivated, hands-on mentality, flexible
* Knowledge of Navision is an advantage
Covetrus is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Seniority level
* Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
* Employment type
Full-time
Job function
* Job function
Accounting/Auditing and Finance
* Industries
Veterinary Services
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