Winterthur
Senior Financial Accountant 100% (m/f/d)
- 05 November 2026
- 100%
- Permanent position
- German (Fluent), English (Intermediate)
- Winterthur
About the job
Rieter is the world’s leading system supplier for the processing of natural and chemical fibres into short and long staple yarns as well as for the production of filament yarns, chemical fibres and nonwovens. With its comprehensive technology portfolio, Rieter covers the entire textile value chain – from fibre to yarn as well as from melt to textured filament, synthetic staple fibre and nonwoven. The company, headquartered in Winterthur (Switzerland), develops and manufactures complex spinning systems, machines, systems and components for efficient and economical production. Rieter’s leading technologies enable minimal resource use and thus make a significant contribution to sustainability along the global textile value chain. Rieter has been in existence for over 230 years, is represented with 22 production sites in nine countries and employs around 6,400 people worldwide, about 9% of whom are in Switzerland. Rieter is listed on the SIX Swiss Exchange under the ticker symbol RIEN.
You have energy, are versatile as well as service- and goal-oriented? You enjoy working in a team, are curious and always find innovative ways to achieve your goal? Then you fit perfectly with us and can strengthen our team as
Senior Financial Accountant 100% (m/f/d)
In the central finance organisation of Rieter AG in Winterthur, you will manage the accounting of selected Swiss companies of the Rieter Group and ensure accurate, timely and compliant financial reporting. You will manage the general ledger, prepare monthly and annual financial statements, be responsible for group reporting according to IFRS and take care of VAT. In addition, you will actively contribute to the standardisation of processes and systems.
Your main tasks and responsibilities
- General ledger management: Responsibility for the management, further development and optimisation of general ledger processes, including account reconciliations and closing activities.
- Subsidiary ledgers: Support and ensure efficient operation of subsidiary ledgers (accounts payable and accounts receivable).
- Financial closing: Active participation and co-responsibility in the preparation of monthly and annual financial statements.
- Group reporting: Active involvement in group reporting according to IFRS.
- Value added tax: Responsibility for the correct and timely preparation of VAT returns and ensuring compliance with all relevant VAT regulations.
- Project involvement: Participation in finance and system projects, such as the standardisation of processes and accounting systems.
- Deputising: Taking on deputy tasks within the accounting team as required.
- Collaboration with stakeholders: Close cooperation with internal and external stakeholders, including controlling, sales and external auditors, to ensure transparent and compliant financial reporting.
- Compliance and controls: Ensuring compliance with internal guidelines as well as all relevant legal requirements.
Your qualifications
- Federal diploma as a financial accountant or equivalent qualification.
- At least 5 years of professional experience in accounting.
- Very good knowledge of MS Excel and SAP (FI/CO).
- Sound knowledge of Swiss VAT law as well as practical experience in preparing and auditing VAT returns.
- High availability and flexibility during the month-end closing (1st to 7th working day of the month).
- Deep understanding of business management contexts and good analytical skills.
- Excellent German skills, business fluent English skills.
- Independent, motivated and flexible personality with a high degree of personal responsibility.
- Strong IT affinity and openness to new technologies and processes.
Our offer
- A traditional and international working environment
- A varied role in a future-oriented environment with a lot of personal responsibility
- Good development opportunities and fair employment conditions
- A motivated team with mutual respect and good cooperation
Rahel Känzig
Rieter AG
Klosterstrasse 20
8406 Winterthur
+41 522 087351
www.rieter.com
Sounds like you? Then we look forward to receiving your complete application documents, simply online.
