14640 - Financial Accountant - Onsite - Neuchatel, Switzerland

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The Financial Accountant, OCG Switzerland is responsible for the full-cycle bookkeeping of the OCG Switzerland legal entity in accordance with local and US generally accepted accounting standards. This role owns general ledger, bank, fixed asset, accounts receivable, accounts payable, intercompany, and VAT accounting, and drives a timely, accurate month-end close and group reporting cycle. The role manages daily cash operations, performs balance sheet reconciliations, and executes internal and external controls (including SOX) to ensure compliance and process integrity. 

The Financial Accountant acts as the primary point of contact for accounting matters, supporting the Finance Manager and partnering closely with the Global Financial Business Services (GFBS) team and other cross-functional stakeholders.

Flexibility to work remotely.

Our Financial Accountant is accountable for:

Technical Accounting & Financial Control

Applies deep, working knowledge of accounting principles (local and US GAAP) to maintain accurate, compliant, and well-controlled financial records across the full accounting cycle.

• Performs full-cycle bookkeeping for the legal entity, including general ledger, bank, fixed asset, accounts receivable, accounts payable, and intercompany accounting.
• Records general ledger entries (prepaid expenses, cost allocations, accruals, and provisions) accurately and on schedule.
• Manages fixed asset accounting (acquisition, depreciation, disposals) in compliance with group procedures, local standards, and Coupa requisition/spend controls.
• Reconciles subledger balances (AP, AR, FA) against the general ledger and completes other balance sheet account reconciliations, including alignment between the group chart of accounts and the ERP system.
• Executes month-end close in a timely, complete, and accurate manner, including submission of actual figures to the group.
• Executes key controls and other internal/external controls to maintain SOX and regulatory compliance; maintains and updates process documentation.

Cash & Liquidity Management

Manages daily cash operations with a focus on accuracy, timeliness, and optimal liquidity across vendor, payroll, tax, and intercompany transactions.

• Manages daily cash operations, including disbursements to third-party vendors, payroll taxes, VAT, and intercompany payments.
• Executes bank transfers and monitors cash positions to ensure optimal liquidity.
• Assists in the preparation of cash-flow analysis and forecasts to support financial planning.

Tax & Regulatory Compliance (VAT and Corporate Tax)

Ensures accurate, timely, and fully compliant indirect and corporate tax reporting in line with local and group requirements.

• Accounts accurately for output and input VAT; reconciles VAT subledger with ledger accounts.
• Prepares and submits quarterly VAT returns in a timely and accurate manner, including VAT payment processing and periodic turnover reconciliation.
• Assists in the preparation and submission of the corporate tax package to the group.

Financial & Management Reporting

Delivers accurate, insightful financial and management reporting that supports business performance review and decision-making.

• Prepares and processes the monthly submission of actual figures to the group reporting system.
• Assists with monthly analysis and variance explanations versus forecast and budget.
• Provides analysis and information to support business performance review (BPR), as requested by the Finance Manager.
• Assists with capital spending reporting, including variance analysis and commentary.
• Supports ad hoc reporting and analysis requests.

Systems, Process & Continuous Improvement

Leverages financial systems and process expertise to drive efficiency, accuracy, and continuous improvement in accounting operations.

• Applies working knowledge of financial and ERP systems, specifically D365 Finance and Operations, to execute and improve accounting processes.
• Participates in testing of new features and enhancements to the finance system to streamline legal entity accounting processes.
• Ensures controls and processes are efficiently implemented; identifies opportunities to improve process documentation and workflows.
• Demonstrates proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and PowerPoint, to support analysis and reporting.

Stakeholder Collaboration & Communication

Builds effective working relationships across teams and geographies, communicating clearly and collaboratively at all levels.

• Acts as the primary point of contact for all accounting-related matters, internal and external.
• Partners closely with the Global Financial Business Services (GFBS) team and other cross-functional stakeholders to ensure accurate, timely, and complete transaction recording.
• Supports the Finance Manager in developing and implementing effective financial policies within corporate guidelines.
• Communicates effectively in French and English (written and oral); German is an asset.
• Demonstrates exceptional interpersonal skills and a collaborative style when working across all levels of the organization.

Initiative, Adaptability & Time Management

Works proactively and independently, managing competing priorities effectively within time constraints.

• Demonstrates initiative in identifying and resolving accounting issues without close supervision.
• Works effectively within tight deadlines, particularly during month-end close and VAT filing cycles.
• Adapts to evolving systems, processes, and business requirements with a solutions-oriented approach.

Professional Integrity & Ethical Conduct

Upholds the highest standards of professionalism, integrity, and confidentiality in all business dealings.

• Conducts all internal and external business in a professional, courteous, and efficient manner, representing Kelly Services with integrity, honesty, dignity, and fairness.
• Identifies and takes action to prevent conflicts of interest.
• Maintains confidentiality of company, client, candidate, and team member information at all times.
• Complies with relevant employment legislation, including recruitment & selection, occupational health & safety, termination of employment, and equal employment opportunity.

Required Qualifications & Experience

• Recognized accounting qualification.
• At least 5 years of working knowledge in accounting and finance, ideally within a multinational company or accounting firm.
• Good knowledge of compliance regulations, preferably including US GAAP and SOX.
• Excellent French and English proficiency (written and oral); German is a plus.
• Working knowledge of financial and ERP systems, specifically D365 Finance and Operations.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel and PowerPoint.

Total compensation package including benefits as applicable to the position – understanding that each person has unique professional and personal needs focused on your total well-being.   

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