Senior Accountant - Technical Accounting in Sachseln, Obwalden at Jobgether

This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Senior Accountant - Technical Accounting based in Switzerland.

This role offers the opportunity to contribute to IFRS accounting and reporting within a global, fast-moving organization operating across international markets.
You will take ownership of technical accounting research, contract assessments, accounting memos, and key reporting activities.
The position combines technical accounting expertise with hands-on involvement in month-end close, consolidation, and external audits.
You will work closely with Finance leadership, Corporate Accounting, Legal, Tax, FP&A, and business teams to assess complex transactions.
Your work will help ensure accounting conclusions are well-supported, consistently applied, and aligned with applicable IFRS requirements.
The role provides exposure to a broad range of accounting topics, including revenue, leases, impairment, provisions, consolidation, and related parties.
It is well suited to an experienced accountant who brings strong judgment, attention to detail, and confidence working across a multinational environment.

• Review contracts and business arrangements to determine their accounting implications, with particular focus on revenue recognition under IFRS 15 and lease accounting under IFRS 16.

• Research IFRS guidance and prepare technical accounting memos and position papers covering revenue, leases, impairment, provisions, consolidation, related parties, and other relevant accounting topics.

• Support month-end close activities through trial balance reviews, account analysis, and identification of unusual, complex, or judgmental items.

• Prepare and review consolidation entries, including intercompany eliminations, reclassifications, accruals, and other group reporting adjustments.

• Coordinate with external auditors during year-end processes, including local statutory audits and group audit requirements.

• Prepare audit support materials, gather evidence, participate in walkthroughs, and help resolve auditor questions efficiently.

• Work cross-functionally with Finance, Legal, Tax, FP&A, and business teams to understand transactions and evaluate their accounting impact.

• Support technical accounting and broader finance projects as required.

• Maintain and update accounting policies in line with new and evolving accounting standards.

• Develop training and guidance materials to help finance and non-finance stakeholders understand relevant accounting requirements.

• Contribute to consistent, well-documented accounting practices across the organization.

• Minimum of 5 years of relevant professional accounting experience.

• Strong knowledge of IFRS and demonstrated ability to research, interpret, and apply accounting standards.

• Practical experience assessing contracts and business arrangements for accounting implications, particularly revenue recognition and lease accounting.

• Strong technical writing skills, including experience preparing accounting memos, position papers, or audit support documentation.

• Hands-on experience with month-end close processes, trial balance reviews, account analysis, and consolidation entries.

• Strong attention to detail combined with sound professional judgment and the ability to assess complex accounting matters.

• Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and deliver accurate work within deadlines.

• Clear and effective communication skills, with confidence collaborating across Finance and non-Finance functions.

• Experience working with external auditors is highly valuable; public accounting or audit experience is preferred but not required.

• CPA, ACCA, or an equivalent professional accounting qualification is preferred but not required.

• Experience within a multinational group reporting environment is a plus.

• Ability to operate effectively in an international and cross-functional environment.

• Opportunity to work on IFRS accounting and reporting activities within a global organization.

• Exposure to a broad range of technical accounting topics and complex international transactions.

• Close collaboration with Finance leadership, Corporate Accounting, external auditors, and cross-functional business teams.

• Opportunity to contribute to accounting policy development and finance-wide training initiatives.

• International and multicultural working environment.

• Inclusive workplace committed to fair employment and equal opportunity.

• Opportunity to develop deeper expertise in technical accounting, group reporting, and IFRS application.