Senior Accountant

About the job

Ready to take charge of the accounting for a global trading leader? Bring all your rigour to a close-knit and dynamic finance team!

Present on the international stage, this major player transforms and adds value to recycled materials and facilitates material exchanges worldwide. Its history has been built around a sustainable conviction, a continuous drive to innovate, and a sincere commitment to quality as well as team spirit. Attentive to the well-being of its employees, this organisation favours a climate of trust, genuine closeness between people, and conditions designed to encourage long-term commitment. Support is now expected within the finance department to ensure the reliability of accounts, coordinate closings, and secure audits. The role is carried out in a lively and demanding environment, where initiative and a sense of responsibility are fully embraced.

Your tasks with your new employer

• You take charge of the accounting for one or more companies and ensure that every entry accurately reflects the company’s financial reality
• You coordinate quarterly and annual closings, secure the audit process, and supervise all controls methodically
• You prepare VAT returns and provide relevant accounting analyses that become genuine decision-making tools
• You manage the administrative and financial aspects of your portfolio, ensuring compliance, accuracy, and meeting deadlines
• You contribute to the growth of the Finance department and its Service Center alongside the Head of Accounting and the CFO

You offer your new employer

• You hold a Bachelor’s degree in business economics or a federal diploma in finance and accounting
• You have at least five years of proven accounting experience, ideally gained in a structured and supported environment
• You easily switch between French and English, the latter being valuable for working in a multinational setting
• You are comfortable with accounting software, leading ERPs such as SAP, and essential office tools for the profession
• You have an eye for detail, keep calm under pressure, and genuinely enjoy progressing through teamwork

You can also benefit from the following advantages

• Join a group firmly established internationally, a recognised leader in its field
• Work in the heart of Lausanne, with the station and public transport accessible within a few minutes’ walk
• Develop within a finance team with diverse profiles, driven by collaboration and a truly good atmosphere
• Enjoy four to five weeks of holiday to relax and maintain a good work-life balance
• Flourish in a demanding international environment that encourages learning and skill development

Have we sparked your interest? Then apply today!