Financial Accountant - OCG Switzerland

About the role

The Financial Accountant for OCG Switzerland is responsible for the full-cycle bookkeeping of the OCG Switzerland legal entity in line with local and US GAAP. The role owns general ledger, bank, fixed asset, accounts receivable, accounts payable, intercompany and VAT accounting, drives a timely month-end close and group reporting, manages daily cash operations and runs balance sheet reconciliations. It also executes internal and external controls, including SOX, and acts as the main point of contact for accounting matters, supporting the Finance Manager and working closely with the Global Financial Business Services team. Flexibility to work remotely.

Key responsibilities

• Maintain accurate, compliant financial records through full-cycle bookkeeping, including general ledger entries, fixed assets and intercompany accounting.
• Reconcile AP, AR and fixed asset subledgers against the general ledger and other balance sheet accounts, and align the group chart of accounts with the ERP.
• Execute month-end close and submit actual figures to the group, while maintaining SOX and regulatory controls.
• Manage daily cash operations, including vendor disbursements, payroll taxes, VAT and intercompany payments, and help prepare cash-flow forecasts.
• Ensure accurate indirect and corporate tax reporting, reconcile VAT and file quarterly VAT returns, and assist with the corporate tax package.
• Prepare monthly management reports, variances versus forecast and budget, and support ad hoc reporting requests.
• Use D365 Finance and Operations and Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint, and take part in testing new finance system features.
• Communicate in French and English; German is an asset.

Required profile

• Recognized accounting qualification.
• At least 5 years of accounting and finance experience, ideally in a multinational company or accounting firm.
• Good knowledge of compliance regulations, preferably US GAAP and SOX.
• Excellent French and English, written and spoken; German is a plus.
• Ability to work independently, meet tight deadlines such as month-end close and VAT filing, and uphold confidentiality and ethical conduct.

Required skills

• D365 Finance and Operations
• Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint
• US GAAP and SOX