General Accountant

About the role

Thales is looking for a General Accountant to join its finance team in Zurich. Reporting to the CFO, you will work in a collaborative environment with operational teams, Group Finance, a Shared Service Center in Portugal, Procurement, tax advisors and auditors.

Key responsibilities

• Take ownership of the accuracy and reliability of accounting entries and monthly closing activities.
• Help ensure compliance with IFRS and Swiss GAAP, including preparation, supervision and validation of statutory and consolidated accounts.
• Work closely with the Shared Service Center and Procurement to support an efficient Procure‑to‑Pay process and timely payments.
• Coordinate with the Tax Advisor on the company's tax activities and requirements.
• Support the preparation of Group reporting packages and provide reliable financial information to management.
• Contribute to monitoring financial performance, analyzing variances against budget, and identifying risks or misstatements.

Required profile

• 3–4 years of professional experience in general accounting.
• Swiss Federal Diploma in Finance and Accounting or equivalent qualification.
• Strong knowledge of Swiss statutory accounting requirements and good understanding of IFRS and international accounting principles.
• Practical experience with monthly closing, financial reporting and accounting controls.
• Experience working with external tax advisors and auditors.
• Fluent German and English for effective collaboration with local and international stakeholders.
• Strong communication, collaboration and analytical abilities.

What we offer

• Benefits for special occasions.
• International development opportunities within the Thales Group.
• Extensive training through the Thales Learning Hub.
• Employee discount platform.
• Paid premiums for accident and daily sickness insurance.
• Monthly meal allowance of CHF 180.
• Access to the Avadis wealth creation foundation.