Zürich
Accountant with Controlling Tasks (60-80%)
- 04 November 2026
- 60 – 80%
- Permanent position
- Zürich
Job summary
Join KiMi, a leader with over 30 Kitas and Horte across six cantons. Enjoy a supportive, family-like environment with great benefits.
Tasks
- Manage main and subsidiary accounting, including OR closings.
- Oversee liquidity planning and act as a liaison for audits.
- Assist in budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting tasks.
Skills
- Commercial training with finance/controlling experience or expertise.
- Strong Excel skills and IT affinity are essential.
- Excellent communication and a proactive work approach.
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About the job
Hello, we are KiMi. We operate more than 30 day nurseries, after-school clubs and lunch tables across six cantons. This entails responsibility: We communicate clearly, have high standards and show commitment. 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 (60-80%) starting 1 January 2027 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/cantonal/municipal)
- Management of monthly billing runs (especially parents and municipalities)
- Responsibility for checking incoming payments and dunning processes
- Contact person for operational management and parents
Finance & Controlling:
- Collaboration on budgeting, forecasting and financial reporting
- Analysis of utilisation, personnel costs and profitability
- Preparation of ad-hoc analyses
Processes & Development:
- Optimisation of finance, controlling and billing processes
- Participation in system and digitalisation projects
What you get from us
A great, committed team that treats each other with respect, open communication and flexibility. A key controlling role at the head office of a nursery network as well as a broad, varied SME task area with scope for creativity. You have the possibility to work from home – so you can balance family and work. Additionally: ZFV staff discounts and reimbursement of the half-fare travelcard as well as funding for further training.
What you bring
- Commercial training with further education in finance/controlling or simply a lot of experience
- Several years of experience in controlling and financial accounting in an SME environment
- Proven competence in financial statements according to Swiss Code of Obligations (OR)
- Very good Excel skills and high IT affinity
- Knowledge of Abacus 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 CV via the application form. Increase your chances by attaching a short video or motivation letter explaining your motivation.
We look forward to hearing from you.
Please note that we do not consider offers from recruitment agencies. Direct applications are welcome.
