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Senior Financial Accountant / Accounting Manager DE/ENG

Zürich Interim Home Office View Job Description
Michael Page Switzerland is continuously building a strong talent pool of senior finance professionals across German‑speaking Switzerland. For our clients (international corporations, Swiss SMEs and fast‑growing organisations) we are proactively looking for experienced Senior Financial Accountants and Accounting Managers who are open to discussing future interim opportunities.

Added 04/05/2026

  • Access confidential senior finance & accounting roles before they go public
  • Discreet career discussions with leading Swiss + international employers

About Our Client

Michael Page Switzerland is continuously building a strong talent pool of senior finance professionals across German‑speaking Switzerland. For our clients (international corporations, Swiss SMEs and fast‑growing organisations) we are proactively looking for experienced Senior Financial Accountants and Accounting Managers who are open to discussing future interim opportunities.

Job Description



Depending on the organisation and role level, responsibilities may include:

  • Ownership of month‑end, quarter‑end and year‑end closing
  • Preparation and review of statutory financial statements (Swiss GAAP OR and/or IFRS)
  • Coordination with external auditors, tax advisors and internal stakeholders
  • Oversight of general ledger, balance sheet and P&L
  • Ensuring compliance with local accounting regulations and internal controls
  • Participation in process optimisation, automation or ERP (SAP) initiatives
  • Coaching and mentoring of junior accountants (for manager-level roles)

The Successful Applicant

  • Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or similar
  • 5+ years of relevant experience in financial accounting, ideally in Switzerland
  • Solid knowledge of Swiss GAAP OR and/or IFRS
  • Hands‑on experience with ERP systems (SAP FI / S/4HANA highly advantageous)
  • Fluent German AND English preferred
  • Structured, reliable and proactive working style
  • Experience in audit, industry or shared service environments is welcome



What's on Offer

  • Access to unpublished and upcoming roles with reputable employers
  • Confidential career discussions tailored to your professional goals
  • Long‑term partnership with a specialised finance recruitment team



If you are not actively job searching but open to learning about future Senior Accounting or Accounting Manager opportunities, we would be also pleased to connect.

Quote job ref
JN-052026-7009008

Job summary

Job Function
Accounting, Audit & Advisory, Tax and Treasury
Specialisation
Accountant/Bookkeeper
Industry
Business Services
Location
Zürich
Contract Type
Interim
Job Reference
JN-052026-7009008
Job Nature
Home Office

PageGroup is an equal opportunity employer committed to workforce diversity, both as an employer as well as a recruitment service provider. Each recruitment decision we make for people we hire and people we place into new roles is based solely on the candidates’ knowledge, experience and skills.