(100%)About this positionAre you interested in a career in our Global Compliance & Reporting team ? Take part in the Forvis Mazars adventure and join our team as a senior accountant.Your task
Perform monthly, quarterly, and yearly closing activities in accordance with Swiss GAAP
Ensure accurate, timely, and relevant recording, reporting, and analysis of financial information
Prepare statutory financial statements in line with Swiss GAAP standards
Ensure compliance with applicable standards, rules, and internal controls
Stay updated with the latest developments in accounting standards and regulations to ensure compliance and best practices.
Manage relationships with client auditors and respond to audit requests
Supervise and train junior team members and support them in regular activities such as vendor invoice processing, bank account reconciliation, and account reconciliation
Assist with implementing new accounting policies, standards, and guidelines
Identify areas for process improvement and implement enhancements
Safeguard operations and maintain client confidentiality by protecting financial information
Conduct variance analysis
Lead client meetings and ensure ongoing communication
Your profile
Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
4 to 5 years of experience in accounting and finance, ideally with exposure to international clients
Thorough knowledge of general ledger accounting and account reconciliation
Swiss accounting standards knowledge is mandatory
IFRS knowledge is highly advantageous
Proficiency in ERP systems and Excel; recent experience with SAP (S4Hana), NetSuit or Workday, is a plus.
Excellent oral and written communication skills in English and German (French is a plus)
Ability to present complex analyses clearly, with strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Excellent interpersonal skills to communicate effectively across the organization
Strong ability to prioritize tasks and adhere to strict reporting deadlines
Why Forvis Mazars
Entrepreneurial spirit
Ability to take initiative and be a force of proposal
Part-time work models
Flexible working hours with the possibility of telecommuting
Career development and training (funding of a wide range of in-house and continuing education programs)
Possibility to work abroad (Forvis Mazars International Mobility Program)
At Forvis Mazars inclusion and diversity are central to our values. We recognise that being an inclusive and diverse organisation makes us stronger as a business.We seek to attract and recruit people who reflect the diverse nature of our clients and communities, regardless of ethnicity, nationality, disability, faith or belief, social background, age, sexual orientation and gender identity. Forvis Mazars selects candidates based on skills, knowledge, qualifications and experience.Forvis Mazars Group SC is an independent member of Forvis Mazars Global, a leading professional services network. Operating as an internationally integrated partnership in over 100 countries and territories, Forvis Mazars Group specialises in audit, tax and advisory services. The partnership draws on the expertise and cultural understanding of over 40,000 professionals across the globe to assist clients of all sizes at every stage in their development. In Switzerland, Forvis Mazars relies on over 400 professionals in ten different offices.We would not consider sent profiles by recruitment agencies.Forvis MazarsForvis Mazars Group SC is an independent member of Forvis Mazars Global, a leading professional services network. Operating as an internationally integrated partnership in over 100 countries and territories, Forvis Mazars Group specialises in audit, tax and advisory services. The partnership draws on the expertise and cultural understanding of over 35,000 professionals across the globe to assist clients of all sizes at every stage in their development. In Switzerland, Forvis Mazars relies on over 400 professionals in ten different offices.
