Responsibilities:
* Manage accounting, tax, payroll and VAT compliance for Swiss and German entities
* Lead on the preparation and submission of financial statements, tax returns and audits for local and international entities
* Oversee monthly, quarterly and year end closedowns, reconciling and adjusting where required
* Collaborate with tax authorities and external auditors
* Monitor cash flow, overseeing international payments and pay-outs
* Assist with budgeting, forecasting, analysis and reporting for managers
* Improve financial processes and carry out ad hoc finance tasks
Qualifications:
* 3+ years' experience in financial accounting (Swiss/German markets ideally)
* Demonstrable experience of balance sheets and general ledger
* Strong knowledge of Swiss GAAP (OR) and Swiss payroll regulations
* Fluent in English and German would also be beneficial
* Detail‑oriented, analytical and proactive
* Capable of working in a multinational team
Benefits:
* Hybrid working (1 day per week from home)
* Annual bonus and above‑market pension contributions
* Education budget and career development
* Diverse, international team environment with regular team‑building activities
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Our client, a growing international scale‑up company, is seeking a Senior Accountant to join its finance team in Zug. This role is ideal for someone with a strong grasp of Swiss GAAP and payroll, and experience with balance sheets and general ledger.
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