• Join a growing international infrastructure and engineering business
• Broad accounting role with international exposure and autonomy

About Our Client

Our client is an international company operating in the engineering, infrastructure and energy sector. Headquartered in Zurich, the business delivers and supports complex infrastructure projects across Europe and selected international markets.

Job Description

Reporting to the Finance Director, your responsibilities will include:

• Preparation of monthly and annual financial statements in accordance with IFRS and Swiss statutory requirements
• Responsibility for the financial accounting function, including accounts payable and accounts receivable
• Processing invoices and bank transactions
• Reconciliation of balance sheet accounts, debtors and creditors
• Review of employee expense claims and corporate credit card statements
• Preparation of Swiss VAT returns and other statutory filings
• Supporting the annual external audit process
• Maintaining and improving accounting processes, internal controls and financial reporting procedures
• Supporting Internal Control System (ICS) activities
• Assisting with finance-related projects and process improvements
• Providing accounting support to international group entities, including Switzerland, Italy and Austria
• General finance administration as required

The Successful Applicant

• Commercial education with a Swiss Federal Diploma in Finance & Accounting or an equivalent qualification
• Minimum 10 years of experience in financial accounting
• Solid knowledge of the Swiss Code of Obligations (OR), Swiss GAAP and IFRS
• Experience in the construction, engineering or infrastructure sector is an advantage
• Fluency in English; German is beneficial
• Experience with Oracle NetSuite or a comparable ERP system is considered an asset
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills
• Independent and structured working style
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail
• Comfortable working in an international environment
• Reliable, proactive and able to manage multiple priorities
• Strong communication skills and a collaborative approach

What's on Offer

• Opportunity to join an international business with a growing project portfolio
• Diverse accounting responsibilities in a cross-border environment
• Close collaboration with senior finance leadership
• Hybrid working model based in Zurich
• Stable and collaborative working environment

Quote job ref

JN-072026-7063766

Job Function

Accounting, Audit & Advisory, Tax and Treasury

Specialisation

Accountant/Bookkeeper

Industry

Industrial / Manufacturing

Location

Zürich

Contract Type

Permanent

Job Reference

JN-072026-7063766