Senior Accountant

SHL Medical is the world-leading solution provider in the design, development, and manufacturing of advanced drug delivery systems with more than 5000 employees worldwide. Our customers include top pharmaceutical and biotech companies from around the globe that require innovative devices such as auto-injectors or pen injectors to effectively deliver their drugs. Headquartered in Switzerland since late 2018, with sites in Sweden, Taiwan, and the United States.

Job Overview

Are you passionate about numbers and have a good attention to detail without missing the overall target? Do you have experience in a production business in automation or have an affinity to technical processes? Then you should become part of our team and enjoy diversified working days with us in a unique setting of change, growth and opportunities. We are looking for a highly motivated and engaged personality with independent working style. In this role you will be a team member of the “Group Reporting, Accounting & Tax” department and reporting directly to the Sr. Accounting & Tax Manager. This role is partially located in Küssnacht/SZ at the production sites and in Zug/ZG where the team resides.

Main Responsibilities

• Perform monthly, quarterly and yearly close activities for a SHL subsidiary/-ies under Swiss GAAP
• Provide accurate, timely, and relevant recording, reporting, and analysis of financial information
• Prepare statutory financial statements in accordance with local GAAP
• Act as single point of contact for the operation and Managing Directors regarding financial topics
• Manage vendor invoice processing and execution of payment runs
• Handle cash management and prepare cash forecast for the entity
• Execute PR/PO process and overview the project accounting
• Book bank statements, process payroll entries and take care of accurate and regular reconciliation of accounts
• Manage employee expense claims and handle business insurances
• Support preparation of annual tax return and prepare independently the VAT returns
• Manage and support local audits and support Group auditor requests
• Improve and maintain an efficient internal control system for the entity and suggest process improvements
• Fulfil ad hoc requests and other responsibilities as assigned

Skills and Qualification

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience
• Minimum 5-7 years’ working experience in accounting
• Thorough knowledge of general ledger accounting and account reconciliation
• Proven experience with POC (percentage-of-completion) accounting a strong plus
• Knowledge of Swiss GAAP, taxation and other regulatory requirements
• Strong analytical and Problem-solving skills
• A strong attention to detail and independent working style
• Well organized, being responsible, resilient and stress resistant
• Proven customer service orientation
• Excellent interpersonal skills to communicate effectively across the organization
• Fluency in English is a must, German is a strong plus.

We Offer

• A company culture with Focus on Customer, Operate with Ethics and Integrity, Drive Simplicity, Learn and Improve, & Deliver Together.
• A multicultural team and modern working environment with state-of-the-art facilities and technologies.
• Challenging assignments in a fast growing and innovative industry.
• Various opportunities for personal and professional development within a global organization.
• Flexible hours and hybrid working policy.
• Centrally located office in Zug, very close to the train station.

Interested in joining SHL Medical and in supporting us with your expertise and personality? Then we look forward to receiving your application including your CV, motivation letter, and all other relevant documents via the Easy Apply button or directly to RecruitCH@shl-group.com.

For more information on SHL Medical, please visit: linkedin.com/company/shlmedical/life

Is this not quite what you are looking for? Further interesting career opportunities can be found on: shl-medical.com/careers

Please note: For this position, we do not consider applications from recruitment agencies.