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Accounting Specialist 60 - 100%
- 30 May 2026
- 60 – 100%
- Zürich
Job summary
Join the AFA in Zurich as a Fachverantwortliche/r Rechnungswesen! This role offers a dynamic work environment and great benefits.
Tasks
- Ensure accurate bookkeeping for main and subsidiary ledgers.
- Prepare monthly and annual financial statements per guidelines.
- Support audits and assist in financial process development.
Skills
- You need a financial/accounting qualification and 5+ years' experience.
- Proficient in SAP (FI/CO, AA, SD, KR) and administration.
- Strong teamwork, structured approach, and high service orientation.
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About the job
Accounting Specialist 60 - 100%In the interest of employees and companies, the Office for Labour (AFA) contributes to strengthening the location Zurich. The Competence Centre for Labour consolidates the labour market policy competencies within the AFA and takes on important strategic cross-sectional tasks, projects and services on topics of labour market policy as well as the implementation of public employment services and unemployment insurance.
For the new Finance & Controlling department, we are looking for a committed person with a feel for numbers, processes and people. In this role, you are part of the Competence Centre for Labour and significantly support the financial management of the AFA.
Your tasks:
- Ensuring correct bookkeeping (general and subsidiary ledgers)
- Monthly and annual financial statements according to the requirements of the canton and SECO
- Preparation and support of audits including in-depth financial controls and SECO audit
- Participation in the organisational and professional development of accounting
- Controlling tasks can be expanded depending on the applicant's profile
- Advising and supporting department heads and cost centre managers
- Participation in the budgeting process
- Thematic involvement in projects of the canton and SECO
- Process responsibility for defined ICS processes as well as execution of ICS controls
Your profile:
- Completed further training with a professional certificate in finance and accounting with 5+ years of professional experience in a comparable roleSAP knowledge FI/CO, AA, SD, KRAdministrative experience is an advantageTeam orientation, networked thinking and structured working method, high service orientation as well as decisivenessIntegrative and result-oriented personality with interest in cross-departmental collaboration
We offer:
A lot! Flexible working hours, contributions to meal costs and home office are a matter of course for us. Your workplace? Right in the heart of Zurich, a few minutes' walk from Zurich main station.
Curious? Simon Betschart, Head of Finance & Controlling, 043 258 25 30, will be happy to provide further information.
We look forward to your application! Learn more about us at www.zh.ch/afa
