Accounting Specialist / Financial Accountant (m/f/d)

Workload: 80 - 100%, Baden

Become part of Axpo Services AG and bring your solid accounting knowledge into a demanding and international environment. In this role, you take responsibility for defined areas of the general ledger, play a key role in periodic financial statements, and ensure the correct and timely completion of your tasks.

You can expect a dynamic environment with different companies, complex issues, and high quality requirements. We are looking for a professionally skilled individual who works independently, takes responsibility, and keeps an overview even with challenging questions.

Tasks & Responsibilities:

• Independent participation in monthly, quarterly, half-year, and annual financial statements including reporting for several companies

• Assistance in the preparation and presentation of notes in the annual financial statements

• Independent reconciliation, analysis, and clarification of intercompany relationships with group companies

• Control and posting of inventories, especially certificates and gas

• Execution, documentation, and assurance of internal control system (ICS) checks according to internal guidelines

• Preparation and review of VAT returns domestically and abroad as well as other tax returns as needed

• Analysis and clarification of complex accounting and tax issues

• After appropriate familiarisation: active design, optimisation, and further development of processes and workflows

• Close cooperation with internal specialist departments as well as national and international group companies

Profile & Requirements:

• Completed further education in finance and accounting, e.g. specialist in finance and accounting with a federal diploma, or a comparable qualification

• Several years of solid professional experience in finance and accounting, ideally in an international environment

• Very good knowledge of accounting standards according to Swiss Code of Obligations (OR) and IFRS and the ability to apply them confidently in practice

• Sound knowledge of tax law, especially in the area of direct and indirect taxes

• Very good Excel skills as well as confident IT user skills, especially in SAP and MS Office; experience with CCH Tagetik is an advantage

• Strong understanding of complex accounting contexts and a high affinity for numbers and data

• Independent, structured, and precise working style as well as a high sense of responsibility

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills as well as the ability to develop solutions independently even in complex matters

• Fluent German and English skills, both written and spoken

• Willingness to take responsibility and critically question and further develop existing processes

• Experience in an international and/or group-oriented environment is an advantage

About the Team

You will be part of a committed and diverse team that actively lives collaboration, open communication, and mutual support. Different perspectives and experiences are expressly welcome.

At the same time, we value personal responsibility, professional quality, and an independent working style. You will receive the necessary scope to independently take responsibility for your tasks and develop professionally.

Benefits:

In our company, we strive for a culture of continuous learning, personal development, and commitment to the community at the national level. It is important to us to provide our employees with the tools and resources they need for their success, and we are confident that you will enjoy being part of our team!

• Flexible working hours
  Enjoy flexible working hours and the possibility to work up to 50% remotely – for the perfect balance between work and private life.

• Generous pension provision
  We cover 60% of the contributions for your pension provision – for a secure future.

• Health comes first
  100% continued salary payment in case of illness or accident and access to an exclusive mental health platform with five free sessions with a psychologist.

• Parental leave
  16 weeks maternity leave (100% continued salary) and 10 days paternity leave (100% continued salary) to spend valuable time with your family.

• Support for your family
  Up to 20% reimbursement of childcare costs (max. CHF 4,800 per year).

• Exclusive discounts
  Attractive discounts on petrol, insurance, and mobile phone services with partner companies such as Shell, Avia, Sunrise, and Swisscom.

• Public transport
  With a free half-fare travelcard (max. CHF 190), you can travel cheaply from A to B.

At the Axpo Group, we are committed to a culture of non-discrimination, tolerance, and inclusion. As an employer who lives equal opportunities, we welcome applications regardless of ethnic origin, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, as well as socio-economic, cultural, and religious background. We are committed to a respectful and inclusive recruitment process as well as a discrimination-free working environment for all.