Senior Accountant (M/F/D) 100%

Basel Permanent View Job Description
Our client is a globally active organisation operating in a complex, international environment. To support the Group Finance function, we are currently looking for an experienced Senior Financial Accountant to join the Group Consolidation team on a permanent basis.This role offers exposure to group-level accounting topics, international stakeholders and US GAAP reporting within a structured and professional setting.

Added 06/02/2026

  • US Gaap specialist living in Switzerland wanted
  • A challenging role within an international and dynamic finance environment

About Our Client

Our client is a globally active organisation operating in a complex, international environment. To support the Group Finance function, we are currently looking for an experienced Senior Financial Accountant to join the Group Consolidation team on a fixed-term basis.

This role offers exposure to group-level accounting topics, international stakeholders and US GAAP reporting within a structured and professional setting.

Job Description

  • Preparation, review and reconciliation of balance sheets, profit and loss statements and capital expenditure reports
  • Active involvement in monthly, quarterly and year-end closing processes in accordance with US GAAP and SOX requirements
  • Analysis and assessment of complex transactions, including technical accounting research and the preparation of accounting memoranda
  • Close collaboration with internal and external stakeholders, providing financial insights to support business decisions
  • Ensuring audit readiness and supporting internal and external audits, including the documentation and maintenance of Sarbanes-Oxley controls

The Successful Applicant

  • Commercial accounting education or equivalent qualification
  • Several years of experience in a comparable role within an international organisation
  • Solid knowledge of US GAAP; CPA certification with an active licence is required
  • Strong ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines
  • Detail-oriented, hands-on and results-driven mindset
  • Fluent in English, both written and spoken
  • Advanced user of MS Office, particularly Excel



What's on Offer

  • A challenging role within an international and dynamic finance environment
  • Exposure to group consolidation and high-level financial reporting topics
  • Opportunity to further develop technical accounting and stakeholder management skills
  • A collaborative and professional team culture
  • Participation in interesting, high-visibility finance projects



Quote job ref
JN-022026-6941771

Job summary

Job Function
Accounting, Audit & Advisory, Tax and Treasury
Specialisation
Accountant/Bookkeeper
Industry
Leisure, Travel & Tourism
Location
Basel
Contract Type
Permanent
Job Reference
JN-022026-6941771

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