Specialist in Financial Management and Accounting – University Geriatrics FELIX PLATTER

About the job

Specialist in Financial Management and Accounting

70-100%, immediate start or by arrangement

Your work environment

With over 1000 employees, the University Geriatrics FELIX PLATTER is one of the leading institutions in Switzerland for geriatrics, psychiatry and rehabilitation. With us, the highest medical competence and genuine empathy come together – become part of our dedicated team!

We are looking for a "doer with foresight" – in this newly created position in our financial accounting, you will support the Head of Finance and Accounting (AL FRW) and take on responsibility especially in the area of financial management & accounting.

Your tasks

Managing the financial accounting of various companies according to Swiss GAAP FER

Preparing and planning periodic financial statements according to Swiss GAAP FER in close cooperation with the AL FRW (including consolidation, preparation of financial reports, conducting financial audits, reporting to the canton)

Ensuring and implementing proper accounting methods, policies and principles throughout the hospital

Acting as a sparring partner for the AL FRW on all financial matters

Participating in interdisciplinary projects as a representative of financial accounting and taking on subprojects

Contributing to the budgeting process with a focus on subsidiaries

Managing liquidity planning and cash management

Professional responsibility for subsidiary ledgers and VAT (including development and independent VAT assessments)

Deputising in the mapping of payroll processing in financial processes

What we offer

• A motivating working atmosphere: Work in an innovative and supportive environment that values professionalism and team spirit.
• Diversity and integration: Become part of an international team that sees diversity as a strength.
• Attractive employment conditions: Pension fund BS, at least 5 weeks and 5 flex days of holiday

Your profile

Solid training in accounting with further education in finance (e.g. federal specialist certificate, bachelor) and/or experience in auditing

In-depth expertise in financial statement preparation and accounting standards Swiss GAAP FER and OR

Several years of practical experience in financial accounting, ideally with the preparation of financial reports and consolidation of subsidiaries

Confident handling of ERP systems (MS Business Central advantageous), as well as good MS Office skills, especially Excel

Motivated, open and team-oriented personality

Strong analytical skills as well as high interconnected, forward-looking and solution-oriented thinking and acting

High degree of personal responsibility, initiative and independence