Finance Accountant 50-60%

About the job

DB Cargo AG is the freight transport subsidiary of Deutsche Bahn AG. As the European market leader in rail freight transport, we consistently pursue the international expansion of our network. Today, we provide our services through our own subsidiaries throughout Europe. DB Cargo Schweiz GmbH, based in Glattbrugg, is part of this network and thus contributes to the further qualitative and quantitative growth of the network.

DB Cargo AG is the freight transport subsidiary of Deutsche Bahn AG. As the European market leader in rail freight transport, we consistently pursue the international expansion of our network. Today, we provide our services through our own subsidiaries throughout Europe. DB Cargo Schweiz GmbH, based in Glattbrugg, is part of this network and thus contributes to the further qualitative and quantitative growth of the network.

Your tasks

• Ensuring ongoing financial accounting (accounts receivable, accounts payable, and general ledger) in close cooperation with a Shared Service Center
• Independent reconciliation of balance sheet, income statement, and intercompany positions to ensure transparency and high data quality
• Preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements according to IFRS in close cooperation with accounting and controlling
• Preparation of the statutory annual financial statements according to Swiss Code of Obligations
• Preparation of tax returns for direct and indirect taxes as well as participation in further tax topics (including Tax Compliance System, transfer pricing, Pillar 2)
• Maintenance, further development, and documentation of the internal control system (ICS) in the accounting area
• Recording, assessment, and monitoring of lease contracts according to IFRS 16

Your profile

• Completed further education in accounting / fiduciary (federal diploma), degree as a certified expert in accounting & controlling or university degree (Uni/FH) in business/finance, alternatively equivalent qualification recognized in Switzerland
• At least five years of professional experience in financial accounting; controlling affinity is an advantage
• Sound knowledge of the Swiss Code of Obligations as well as the Swiss tax system
• High confidence in closing, pronounced quality awareness as well as structured and precise working method with a simultaneous view of the big picture
• Very good ERP knowledge (ideally SAP R/3 and/or SAP S/4HANA) as well as strong Excel skills
• Service-oriented, proactive personality with high initiative and sense of responsibility
• Fluent German and English skills for daily collaboration