We are looking for someone with a solid understanding of traditional Swiss accounting and compliance, who also enjoys actively shaping modern ERP-supported financial processes with Odoo. You will actively contribute to the further development and digitalization of our financial processes and play a key role in the implementation and development of Odoo Finance.

YOUR TASKS

Overall responsibility for finance and accounting

• Responsibility for the proper management of financial accounting in accordance with Swiss law of obligations (OR)
• Ensuring timely, complete and legally compliant bookkeeping
• Preparation of monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements including notes.
• Preparation of meaningful financial reports for management
• Cooperation and coordination with external auditors, trustees and authorities

Accounts receivable, accounts payable and liquidity management

• Responsibility for accounts receivable and accounts payable
• Execution of payment runs and monitoring of the dunning process
• Ensuring efficient liquidity planning and monitoring
• Reconciliation of outstanding items and intercompany transactions

VAT and Compliance

• Preparation and timely submission of VAT returns
• Ensuring the correct tax accounting of all business transactions
• Contact person for the Federal Tax Administration (FTA) and other authorities
• Monitoring compliance with legal and regulatory requirements

Payroll accounting and social security

• Independent processing of monthly payroll
• Administration and billing of all social security contributions
• Preparation of wage statements and annual declarations for insurance companies and authorities
• Contact person for questions relating to wages and social security

Digitalization and ERP further development (Odoo)

• Active participation in the introduction and further development of Odoo Finance
• Definition and optimization of financial processes, account structures and workflows
• Conducting tests, providing support during go-live, and ensuring stable operation
• Training and support for employees in using the new ERP system
• Identification and implementation of automation and digitalization potential within the financial sector.

YOUR PROFILE

Professional qualifications

• Qualification as a specialist in finance and accounting with a federal certificate or comparable further education
• Several years of professional experience in a responsible position in the finance and accounting department of a Swiss SME
• Sound knowledge of Swiss contract law (OR), VAT, and tax and social security legislation.
• Proven experience in preparing financial statements and supporting audits

Accounting expertise

• Broad understanding of classic financial processes from booking to year-end closing
• Confident handling of accounts receivable, accounts payable, payroll and fixed asset accounting
• High affinity for numbers, analyses and financial relationships
• Ability to combine detailed operational work with a holistic view of the company

Digitalization & Systems

• Experience with modern ERP systems and digital financial processes
• Knowledge of Odoo Finance (Accounting module) is a great advantage.
• Excellent Excel and MS Office skills
• Enjoyment in questioning, simplifying, and digitizing existing processes
• Ideally, experience in ERP implementations, system migrations, or digitization projects.

Personality

• Hands-on mentality with a willingness to take on both strategic and operational responsibility.
• Independent, structured and solution-oriented work style
• High reliability, discretion and accuracy
• Strong communication skills and the ability to explain financial matters in an understandable way.
• Resilience and assertiveness, especially in closing and project phases
• Entrepreneurial thinking and enjoyment of a dynamic SME and startup environment

Languages

• German fluent (native speaker or equivalent)
• Fluent in English