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Group Accountant

Switzerland, Opfikon · Job Posted June 15, 2026
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On behalf of our client, a prestigious, highly respected Swiss corporate group with deep roots in the premium healthcare and service sector, we are searching for an analytical, delivery-focused Group Accountant (80-100%). Based in their modern corporate office in the Zürich (Glattpark) area, this role offers a sophisticated hybrid working model. You will join a highly professional Group Finance team responsible for driving technical excellence in financial reporting, complex consolidations, and pioneering major upcoming regulatory transitions.

Job Responsibility

  • Execute quarterly and annual technical consolidations of Swiss subsidiaries using SAP Group Reporting (SAP-GR)
  • Prepare the IFRS group financial statements, ensuring absolute compliance and high-quality disclosures for corporate management
  • Lead strategic accounting projects, including the management of IFRS 16 (via SAP RE-FX) and the immediate strategic preparation/restructuring of 2026 comparative financial data in anticipation of the new IFRS 18 standard
  • Act as a trusted technical advisor to local finance directors and corporate stakeholders regarding complex IFRS accounting questions and group guidelines
  • Continuously refine accounting processes, data flows, and system architecture within the SAP-GR environment

Requirements

  • Completed Dipl. Wirtschaftsprüfer (Swiss CPA) or Eidg. dipl. Expertin/Experte in Rechnungslegung & Controlling (or equivalent international qualification like ACCA/ACA)
  • Strong foundational background in a Big 4 environment or a complex, multi-entity Swiss corporate group
  • Deep practical experience with SAP Group Reporting (SAP-GR)
  • Deep technical mastery of IFRS (specifically IFRS 16)
  • Professional fluency in German and English (written and spoken) is required
  • Proficiency in French is a distinct advantage
  • A structured, resilient professional who thrives in a dynamic corporate environment and values collaborative problem-solving

Nice to have

Proficiency in French

What we offer

  • Attractive compensation package with excellent Swiss pension and social benefits
  • Flexible hybrid work arrangement (Home Office vs. Corporate Office split)
  • Clear career progression paths within corporate financial management
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