Head of Accounting/HR

About the job

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"There is only one thing more expensive in the long run than education – no education," said John F. Kennedy. This quote is displayed on our front door. The Swiss Teachers' Association LCH, based in Zurich, advocates for education and the concerns of teachers. It publishes the association magazine BILDUNG SCHWEIZ, employs 20 staff members, and supports around 200 committee members.

From 1 June 2027 or by arrangement, we are looking for a

Head of Accounting/HR 70-80%

In this central role, you will be responsible for the entire financial and operational accounting and will manage the administrative accounting clerk.

Your tasks

• Management of financial, accounts receivable, accounts payable, and securities accounting including monitoring
• Professional and personnel management of a clerk
• Preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements
• Responsibility for VAT returns and tax declarations
• Development of budgets, forecasts, financial analyses, and key figures
• Preparation of financial reporting for management and the board
• Monitoring liquidity and financial investments
• Responsibility for payroll accounting including social insurances
• Management of insurance matters and support in personnel administration
• Administrative HR tasks
• Contact person for auditors, authorities, and external partners
• Continuous optimisation and digitalisation of processes in finance and accounting

Your profile

• Commercial training with further education in accounting clerical work and/or certified financial and accounting specialist, or a comparable qualification
• Several years of experience managing financial and operational accounting
• Structured, independent, and solution-oriented working style
• Sound knowledge of the Swiss accounting and tax environment
• Good and practical VAT knowledge
• Experience with annual financial statements and cooperation with an audit firm
• Confident handling of securities accounting, bank reconciliations, and investment income
• Enjoyment in preparing complex matters clearly and explaining them to non-financially specialised committees
• Leadership experience desired
• You identify with the concerns and values of the LCH

We offer

In addition to progressive employment conditions with good social benefits, we offer you an independent and varied role with scope for creativity and short decision-making paths.

If you feel addressed, please send your complete application documents by 9 November 2026 at the latest. Interviews will take place on 26/27 November 2026.

For further information, please contact

Ivo Haug, Head of Accounting, Tel. +41 44 315 54 54

Antoinette Killias, Managing Director LCH, Tel. +41 44 315 54 54