Head of Finance and Accounting (m/w/d)

Join a growing international infrastructure and engineering business Broad accounting role with international exposure and autonomy About Our Client: Our client is an international company operating in the engineering, infrastructure and energy sector. Headquartered in Zurich, the business delivers and supports complex infrastructure projects across Europe and selected international markets. Reporting to the Finance Director, your responsibilities will include:
Responsibility for the financial accounting function, including accounts payable and accounts receivable
Processing invoices and bank transactions
Reconciliation of balance sheet accounts, debtors and creditors
Supporting the annual external audit process
Maintaining and improving accounting processes, internal controls and financial reporting procedures
Supporting Internal Control System (ICS) activities
Assisting with finance-related projects and process improvements
Providing accounting support to international group entities, including Switzerland, Italy and Austria
General finance administration as required
Commercial education with a Swiss Federal Diploma in Finance & Accounting or an equivalent qualification
Minimum 10 years of experience in financial accounting
Solid knowledge of the Swiss Code of Obligations (OR), Swiss GAAP and IFRS
Fluency in English; German is beneficial
Experience with Oracle NetSuite or a comparable ERP system is considered an asset
Advanced Microsoft Excel skills
Reliable, proactive and able to manage multiple priorities
Opportunity to join an international business with a growing project portfolio
Diverse accounting responsibilities in a cross-border environment
Close collaboration with senior finance leadership