Group Accountant / Corporate Controller (m/f/d) Zürich

Group Accountant / Corporate Controller (m/f/d) Work location: Zürich / Central Switzerland Employment percentage: 80% – 100% Career level: Mid-Senior Level About us The specialized Corporate & Finance team of Randstad Schweiz connects first-class finance talents with leading national and multinational companies, listed corporations, and Hidden Champions throughout Switzerland. As market requirements continuously rise, we are constantly looking for ambitious finance experts who want to take their career to the next level and become part of our premium talent pool for exclusive, non-publicly advertised positions. We are currently looking for: Group Accountants/ Senior Corporate Controllers who bring a strong combination of sound accounting and strategic corporate controlling. Your tasks • Financial & Group Reporting: Support or lead the preparation of consolidated monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements according to international (IFRS / Swiss GAAP FER) and national (OR) accounting standards. • Corporate Controlling: Steering the budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis processes to provide senior management and stakeholders with sound financial insights. • Process Optimization & Digitalization: Active participation in financial transformation projects, including ERP system migrations (e.g., SAP) and the automation/digitalization of financial sub-processes. • Governance & Compliance: Maintenance and optimization of the Internal Control System (ICS) as well as ensuring full compliance with financial and tax regulations. • Strategic Advisory: Cross-departmental collaboration as a trusted business partner on strategic ad-hoc projects, such as M&A activities, treasury management, or audit preparations. Your profile • Education: Completed university degree (Bachelor or Master) in business administration, finance, or accounting, or a higher federal diploma (e.g., federal certified auditor, federal certified expert in accounting and controlling). • Professional experience: At least 3 to 5 years of sound professional experience in Big-4/external auditing or in a group accounting or controlling function of a multinational corporation. • Technical expertise: Sound knowledge of IFRS and/or Swiss GAAP FER. High affinity for data, data analysis tools, and modern financial ERP systems (especially SAP). • Mindset: An analytically thinking, dynamic, and team-oriented personality who thrives in a fast-paced corporate environment and values entrepreneurial responsibility. • Languages: German: Business fluent / Business Level; English: Business fluent / Business Level; French: Knowledge is an advantage / Nice-to-have Your benefits with us • We only match you with companies that fit your salary expectations, your cultural wishes, and your desired work-life balance. • Together we optimize your documents and prepare you intensively and professionally for interviews. • Absolute discretion: Your application will be treated with strict confidentiality – your current employer will learn nothing. How it continues No long, complicated cover letter necessary! Simply send us your CV and your certificates. We will contact you promptly for an initial non-binding conversation to discuss your wishes and the current possibilities on the market. Qualifications Group Accountant / Corporate Controller (m/f/d) Work location: Zürich / Central Switzerland Employment percentage: 80% – 100% Career level: Mid-Senior Level About us The specialized Corporate & Finance team of Randstad Schweiz connects first-class finance talents with leading national and multinational companies, listed corporations, and Hidden Champions throughout Switzerland. As market requirements continuously rise, we are constantly looking for ambitious finance experts who want to take their career to the next level and become part of our premium talent pool for exclusive, non-publicly advertised positions. We are currently looking for: Group Accountants/ Senior Corporate Controllers who bring a strong combination of sound accounting and strategic corporate controlling. Your tasks • Financial & Group Reporting: Support or lead the preparation of consolidated monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements according to international (IFRS / Swiss GAAP FER) and national (OR) accounting standards. • Corporate Controlling: Steering the budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis processes to provide senior management and stakeholders with sound financial insights. • Process Optimization & Digitalization: Active participation in financial transformation projects, including ERP system migrations (e.g., SAP) and the automation/digitalization of financial sub-processes. • Governance & Compliance: Maintenance and optimization of the Internal Control System (ICS) as well as ensuring full compliance with financial and tax regulations. • Strategic Advisory: Cross-departmental collaboration as a trusted business partner on strategic ad-hoc projects, such as M&A activities, treasury management, or audit preparations. Your profile • Education: Completed university degree (Bachelor or Master) in business administration, finance, or accounting, or a higher federal diploma (e.g., federal certified auditor, federal certified expert in accounting and controlling). • Professional experience: At least 3 to 5 years of sound professional experience in Big-4/external auditing or in a group accounting or controlling function of a multinational corporation. • Technical Ex