Accounting Manager (w|m|d) (80-100%) - Zurich / Fribourg - Hybrid Work
Accounting Manager (w|m|d) (80-100%) - Zurich / Fribourg - Hybrid Work
- Full-time
Company Description
Welcome to SMG Swiss Marketplace Group AG
We are the pioneering network of online marketplaces in Switzerland and a leading European digital company that simplifies people's lives with forward-looking products.
Job Description
Are you ready to join a team with big goals and an exciting future?
We’re looking for a passionate Accounting Manager to help us achieve our aim of going public.
If you have a keen interest in process improvements / digital transformation and are driven by a people-centric approach, we want to hear from you.
You will have the opportunity to work alongside a fantastic finance team as we work towards ambitious objectives. Join us and be part of our incredible journey towards success.
In this role, you will become Deputy to the Head of Accounting. This position combines both the role of an accounting specialist and a project/people manager. On a daily basis, you will interact with your finance colleagues ranging from the Head of Accounting (no surprise there I guess), Director of Accounting, Team(-leads), Consolidation, Corporate Finance, our CFO, FP&A, subsidiaries, verticals, and auditors.
Task and responsibilities
- Sparring partner and deputy for the Head of Accounting
- Preparation of local financial statements (monthly, quarterly and annual) together with the Financial Accounting Team
- Oversee all daily accounting operations for the integrated entities (such as SMG Swiss Marketplace Group AG, Casasoft AG, Ricardo AG, IAZI AG, Acheter-Louer.ch & Publimmo Sàrl)
- Conceptual work for complex and non-recurring accounting transactions
- Quality reviews, GAAP compliance and active involvement in audits
- Back-up and coach for fellow teammates
- Project work/project lead responsibilities (Integration of new entities, ICS, taxes, process improvements, ERP Abacus development,...)
Qualifications
If you are curious to learn new things and have an optimistic attitude with a «can-do» mentality, you have an important element already fulfilled. In addition, you should also bring the following qualifications:
- Min. 3 years in a big four audit sector (at least senior level) or solid experience in accounting with closing responsibilities
- Strong knowledge in areas of accounting and processes, ICS, tax and accounting standards, IFRS, Swiss GAAP FER, SCO
- Project and people management experience
- Dipl. Wirtschaftsprüfer/CPA or equivalent (Experte in Rechnungswesen und Controlling) fully or partially completed
- Successfully completed studies in accounting & finance (Universität/FH/HF)
- Very good MS-Excel knowledge
- Abacus and Google workspace knowledge is a plus
- You speak fluently German and English, French would be a plus
- Advanced command of digital communication, collaboration and documentation tools
- To a high degree independent, autodidact and a reliable person
- curious, versatile and very flexible regarding tasks and areas of responsibility
- Positive mindset and a can-do mentality
Additional Information
Benefits you’ll love:
- 6 weeks of holidays (with the possibility to buy up to 10 additional days)
- 40-hour week (flexitime with a cap at 45 hours ?? We take work-life balance seriously)
- 4 months' notice after the probationary period
- SBB Half-Fare Card
- You travel 1st class between SMG sites in Switzerland
- 18 weeks maternity and 6 weeks paternity leave (also in case of adoption)
- Professional accident and supplementary insurance (100% covered by SMG)
- Independent counselling centre for personal and psychological problems
- Gender-neutral fair pay with clearly defined career profiles
- Choose your hardware (Mac or Windows + monitor for home)
- Choose your mobile phone (iPhone, Samsung, Pixel)
Apply today. We are looking forward to meeting you!
Disclaimer
SMG Swiss Marketplace Group AG primarily engages directly with candidates. We do not accept unsolicited resumes or candidate profiles from recruitment agencies unless we have specifically requested their assistance for particular roles. Any submissions made without a prior request from our Talent Acquisition team will not be acknowledged or considered. We appreciate the understanding and cooperation of recruitment agencies in respecting this policy.
About Us
SMG Swiss Marketplace Group AG. is a pioneering network of online marketplaces and cutting-edge European digital company that simplifies people’s lives with innovative products.
SMG Swiss Marketplace Group AG. provides customers the best tools to meet their life decision needs. The portfolio includes Real Estate (ImmoScout24, Homegate, Immostreet.ch, home.ch, Publimmo, Acheter-Louer.ch, CASASOFT, IAZI, Flatfox), Automotive (AutoScout24, MotoScout24), General Marketplaces (anibis.ch, tutti.ch, Ricardo) and Finance & Insurance (FinanceScout24, Moneyland).
The company was founded in November 2021 by TX Group AG, Ringier AG, La Mobilière and General Atlantic.
