Head of Accounting 80 - 100% (m/f/d)

What is my role?

Our client is looking for an experienced leader to strategically and operationally advance the accounting department. In this key position, you will actively shape financial management and drive digital transformation forward.

Your tasks:

• Professional and disciplinary leadership of the team with a focus on development and motivation

• Responsibility for monthly, annual, and consolidated financial statements according to Swiss GAAP FER and OR

• Continuous process optimisation and digitalisation of accounting

• Management of invoicing and liquidity planning

• Ensuring compliance

• Preparation of financial reporting and ad-hoc analyses for management

• Further development of process documentation and internal control system guidelines

What do I need to be successful?

You bring solid expertise and know how to inspire people. You combine analytical thinking with an open, communicative manner.

We expect from you:

• Commercial basic training plus advanced education in finance or fiduciary services

• Very good knowledge of Abacus ERP (accounting, creditors, debtors, asset accounting)

• Confident use of MS Office, especially Excel at an advanced level

• Strong social skills: You communicate on equal terms and maintain a respectful tone

• Service orientation and empathy in dealing with different stakeholders

What are my benefits?

• A responsible leadership position with genuine scope for design

• The opportunity to actively shape processes and contribute your ideas

• A committed team that you can further develop and influence

• Varied tasks in a stable corporate environment

• Direct collaboration with management

• Room for your personal and professional development

• A corporate culture that values and promotes initiative

What distinguishes the company?

Our client is an established service company acting as a central service hub for a corporate group. Here you will find a professional environment with clear structures and openness to new approaches. The company values long-term collaboration, mutual respect, and a culture where people are at the centre.

Languages
German: C2 - Native level

Work location
Bern

Vacancy number
VA-L9U-RWF