Accountant

We are a global technology leader in high-performance connectivity solutions that manage power and data flows from sensors and devices to the cloud and AI, enabling the emergence of new transverse and scalable ecosystems.

With 700 people worldwide, one Group R&D center located in Switzerland and supported by regional hubs, and six manufacturing sites, our Swiss-headquartered group comprises two core businesses: Fischer Connectors, dedicated to end-to-end interconnect solutions for ecosystems requiring local transfer and management of data, signals and power; and Wearin’, dedicated to IoT wearable solutions that enhance safety and efficiency by improving situational awareness and enabling a better coordination of connected humans including lone workers, security personnel, firefighters and first responders.

For our Finance team based in St-Prex (VD), we are looking for an experienced

to oversee general accounting operations for our Swiss legal entities by controlling and verifying our financial transactions.

WHAT YOU WILL DO IN YOUR ROLE

• Maintain financial accounting (general ledger, suppliers, customers) for several legal entities
• Own and execute several processes included but not limited to the fixed assets, accruals, VAT reporting
• Own the closing activities including preparation and/or review of journal entries, account reconciliations, intergroup operations reconciliation. Prepare reporting package for the Group -Accounting for the monthly consolidation
• Analyze financial information and summarize financial status
• Prepare VAT statements
• Assist tax consultant in tax declaration preparation
• Support and coordinate other team members where needed
• Provide support to external audits to ensure compliance
• Ensure compliance with corporate accounting policies, procedures, and controls for assigned areas
• Lead the identification of opportunities for process improvement or operational automation in existing system infrastructure
• Assist with ad hoc projects and provide support to Finance Manager where needed
• Backup for other team members in case of absence

THE EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS YOU WILL BRING

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Accounting or Finance, or Brevet Fédéral
• Experience in an accounting department, ideally in an industrial company
• Thorough knowledge of basic accounting procedures
• In-depth understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
• Very good knowledge of MS Office tools (especially Excel)
• Good knowledge of SAP (FI module, others a plus)

WHAT WILL PUT YOU AHEAD

• French (C1) and English (B2) written and spoken
• Enthusiastic, dynamic and open-minded personality, with team spirit and great communication skills