Team Leader Financial Accounting 80-100%

Become part of our Swiss team as a Team Leader Financial Accounting (m/f/d)
Do you want to work in a young, dynamic environment that promotes innovation, personal responsibility, and team spirit? Then you have come to the right place!
You will lead a four-person team and be responsible for the complete financial accounting of various clients (BPO). In doing so, you will continuously optimize processes and steadily drive efficiency increases. In your role, you are responsible for the correct, timely monthly, quarterly, semi-annual, and annual financial statements (according to OR). Providing competent information regarding financial accounting, value-added tax, taxes, social security, and accompanying audits are also part of your daily work.

• You lead a team of financial accountants - from recruitment and onboarding to performance development.
• You ensure proper, timely, and OR-compliant bookkeeping for several companies and mandates.
• You are responsible for the preparation and control of monthly, quarterly, semi-annual, and annual financial statements.
• You monitor compliance with statutory provisions in accounting, including VAT, withholding tax, and source tax aspects.
• You handle demanding special cases - such as accruals, provisions, or tax issues.
• You work closely with accounts receivable and payroll accounting and ensure a clean interface between the departments.
• You accompany and coordinate external audits as well as examinations by authorities and tax offices.
• You are the contact person for external stakeholders such as clients, tax advisors, auditors, and financial authorities.
• You drive the digitalization of accounting processes, including the use of AI-supported tools for automation and error detection.
• You implement and optimize processes and guidelines in the area of financial accounting.
• Several years of professional experience in financial accounting, ideally in a leadership position.
• Experience in the BPO environment, the temporary staffing business, or the fiduciary industry is an advantage.
• Federal Diploma of Higher Education (Treuhand and/or Finance/Accounting), Expert Diploma (Expert R&C/TREX or similar), or comparable training (e.g., degree in Business Administration with a focus on Finance/Accounting).
• Sound knowledge of statutory provisions in accounting, especially OR, VAT, and tax law.
• Strong leadership skills and the ability to motivate and develop a team.
• Strong organizational skills as well as resilience even under time pressure, especially during closing phases.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills in German and English; French skills are an advantage.
• Good IT understanding, confident MS Office skills (especially Excel) as well as confident handling of ABACUS or comparable accounting software.
• Analytical thinking and a structured way of working.
• Enjoyment in using AI tools (e.g., ChatGPT, Copilot) to make routine tasks more efficient.
• Teamwork, flexibility, and a proactive way of working round off your profile.
• Get involved: Our open culture gives you space to fully develop your talents
• First-class social benefits: Your health and retirement provision are important to us
• Flexibility: After the probationary period, you can work up to 50 % from home
• More free time: 25 vacation days, 4 bridge days, and your birthday as a day off
• Top working environment: Modern offices, snacks, drinks, and a monthly shared lunch
• Workation: Occasionally work from your favorite place – we make it possible
• Further education: We promote your development and support your learning goals
• Dog-friendly: Your four-legged friend is warmly welcome after a small test
• Social Events: Celebrating is part of it – summer parties, Christmas parties, and more!