Accountant with Controlling Tasks (80-100%)
Zürich
Key information
- Publication date:05 January 2026
- Workload:80 – 100%
- Contract type:Permanent position
- Place of work:Zürich
Job summary
Join KiMi, a network of over 30 childcare centers. Be part of a supportive team!
Tasks
- Manage accounting, including financial reporting and liquidity planning.
- Handle subsidy accounting and monthly billing processes.
- Contribute to budgeting, forecasting, and process optimization.
Skills
- Commercial training with finance/controlling experience preferred.
- Strong Excel skills and IT affinity essential.
- Excellent communication skills for stakeholder interaction.
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Hello, we are KiMi. We operate more than 30 daycares, after-school care centers, and lunch tables in six cantons. This is a commitment: We communicate clearly, have high standards, and show attitude. And the entire KiMi team benefits from this. Because: We take it personally, are family-oriented, think visionary, and act professionally. So that children can discover the world together and carefree.
At the headquarters in Zurich Altstetten, our dedicated and service-oriented
finance team optimally supports our approximately 30 locations. Are you a competent and reliable person with a hands-on mentality?
For this position, we are looking for an accountant with controlling tasks (80-100%) starting April 1, 2024, or by arrangement.
Your tasks
Accounting & Financial Statements:
- Responsibility for general and subsidiary ledgers including financial statements according to Swiss Code of Obligations (OR)
- Liquidity planning
- Contact person for audits, banks, authorities, and internal partners
Accounts receivable and subsidy accounting:
- Responsibility for subsidy accounting (federal, municipal, cantonal)
- Management of monthly billing runs (especially parents and municipalities)
- Responsibility for checking incoming payments and dunning processes
- Contact person for operations management and parents
Finance & Controlling:
- Collaboration on budget, forecast, and financial reporting
- Analysis of occupancy, personnel costs, and profitability
- Preparation of ad-hoc analyses
Processes & Development:
- Optimization of finance, controlling, and billing processes
- Participation in system and digitization projects
What you get from us
A great, committed team that treats each other with appreciation, open communication, and flexibility. A key controlling role at the head office of a daycare network as well as a broad, varied SME task area with room for creativity. You have the opportunity to work from home as well – so you can balance family and work. Additionally: ZFV employee discounts and reimbursement of the half-fare travelcard as well as funding for further education.
What you bring
- Commercial training with further education in finance/controlling (e.g., FA Financial and Accounting, HF, FH) or simply a lot of experience
- Several years of experience in controlling and financial accounting in an SME environment
- Proven ability to prepare financial statements according to Swiss Code of Obligations (OR)
- Very good Excel skills and high IT affinity
- Abacus knowledge is an advantage
- Independent, structured, and reliable working style
- Strong communication skills and enjoyment in contact with different stakeholders
What do you think? Are you in? Then send us your resume via the application form. Increase your chances by attaching your motivation in a short video or cover letter.
We look forward to hearing from you.
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