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Interim Accountant (m/f/d) - Maternity Cover

Zürich Interim Home Office View Job Description
We are looking for an experienced Accountant to join an international pharmaceutical company in Zurich and take ownership of key accounting activities, including month-end and year-end closings, reporting, budgeting, and forecasting. This role starts as a maternity leave cover but offers strong potential for extension or a permanent opportunity within a collaborative and long-standing finance team.

hinzugefügt 16/07/2026

  • Join a leading international healthcare company
  • Long-term career opportunity beyond maternity cover

Firmenprofil

Our client is a well-established international healthcare and life sciences organization with a strong presence across global markets. The company offers a collaborative and people-oriented culture, combining the stability of a long-standing business with the agility of a dynamic and innovative environment.

Stellenbeschreibung

  • Manage day-to-day financial accounting activities, including general ledger maintenance and reconciliations
  • Perform account reconciliations and ensure accuracy and completeness of financial records
  • Handle Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable processes
  • Maintain and monitor fixed asset accounting
  • Independently prepare month-end, quarter-end, and year-end closings
  • Support the preparation of statutory financial statements
  • Prepare monthly financial reports and analyses for management
  • Assist with budgeting and forecasting activities
  • Ensure compliance with internal controls, accounting standards, and company policies
  • Collaborate closely with local and international stakeholders across the business
  • Support audits and provide required financial documentation
  • Participate in process improvement initiatives within the finance function

Anforderungsprofil

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field
  • Several years of experience in a broad Accountant position within an international environment
  • Proven ability to independently manage month-end and year-end closing activities
  • Strong knowledge of Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, General Ledger, and Fixed Asset Accounting
  • Experience with financial reporting, budgeting, and forecasting
  • Good understanding of Swiss accounting principles and financial processes
  • Fluent in English (mandatory)
  • Good German skills are highly preferred
  • Proficient with ERP systems and Microsoft Excel
  • Hands-on, detail-oriented, and highly accurate working style
  • Able to work independently while collaborating effectively within a small team
  • Reliable, proactive, and committed to delivering high-quality work
  • Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
  • Available to start by 1 September at the latest (earlier preferred)

Sonstige Informationen

  • Opportunity to join a well-established international healthcare company with a strong market presence
  • Varied and hands-on accounting role covering the full spectrum of financial accounting
  • Exposure to an international business environment and collaboration with global stakeholders
  • Highly experienced and supportive finance team with long employee tenure
  • Modern offices in Zurich Oerlikon with excellent public transport connections
  • Flexible working model with up to 50% home office
Referenznummer angeben
JN-072026-7064077

Zusammenfassung

Berufsfeld
Finance & Accounting
Näheres Berufsfeld
Buchhalter (m/w)
Branche
Healthcare / Pharmaceutical
Ort
Zürich
Vertragsart
Interim
Referenznummer
JN-072026-7064077
Art des Jobs
Home Office

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