
Senior Accountant – Swiss Code of Obligations (OR)
Trek Bicycle
full-time
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Location Type: Remote
Location: Germany
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About the role
- Manage the full set of financial accounting in accordance with the Swiss Code of Obligations (OR)
- Take full responsibility for monthly and annual closings in accordance with Swiss GAAP and the Swiss Code of Obligations (OR)
- Maintain the general ledger, subledgers and fixed assets accounting
- Perform account reconciliations, provisions and accruals
- Support internal and external audits and liaise with auditors
- Prepare and review Swiss VAT (MWST) returns
- Analyze financial data and prepare management reports
- Proactively identify improvement opportunities and optimize accounting processes
Requirements
- Completed commercial apprenticeship with further training in Accounting/Finance
- Several years of professional experience as a Senior Accountant or in a similar role
- Proven experience in independently performing complete financial closings
- Solid knowledge of the Swiss Code of Obligations (OR)
- Proficient in ERP systems
- Structured, analytical and independent working style
- High level of accuracy, reliability and sense of responsibility
- Fluent German; business‑fluent English
Benefits
- Excellent social benefits and Trek benefits
- Flexible working with remote/home office options
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
financial accountingmonthly closingsannual closingsgeneral ledgersubledgersfixed assets accountingaccount reconciliationsprovisionsaccrualsSwiss VAT
Soft Skills
structured working styleanalytical working styleindependent working styleaccuracyreliabilitysense of responsibility
Certifications
commercial apprenticeship in Accounting/Finance