Senior Accountant Swiss Statutory & ERP Process Lead (m/w/d)

Location: Visp, Valais, Switzerland (Hybrid: min. 3 days on-site)

Workload: 80% ? 100% FTE

Contract Type: Permanent

Sector: Specialized Life Sciences & Healthcare Manufacturing

The Opportunity

On behalf of our client?a rapidly scaling, well-funded international life sciences manufacturing company operating cutting-edge facilities in Upper Valais?Randstad Switzerland is exclusively searching for an experienced, hands-on Senior Accountant (80?100%).

Unlike rigid corporate hierarchies, this organization combines the financial stability of international pharma backing with a high-trust, low-bureaucracy operating culture. In this role, you will hold direct ownership of the Swiss statutory closing process, drive ERP automation initiatives, and act as a pivotal business partner bridging daily operations and financial governance.

Core Responsibilities

• Statutory Closings & Financial Reporting: Take full end-to-end responsibility for the monthly, quarterly, and annual closings of the Swiss operating entity under the Swiss Code of Obligations (OR / CO), including accruals, provisions, fixed assets, and intercompany reconciliations.

• Tax, VAT & Audit Governance: Prepare and submit Swiss VAT returns, manage statutory tax closings in coordination with external tax advisors, and serve as the lead contact for external auditors.

• International Standards Support: Support the corporate transition to international reporting standards, driving reconciliations under IFRS or US GAAP.

• ERP & Process Ownership (MS Dynamics 365 Business Central): Act as the internal system owner for the Record-to-Report (R2R) process. Drive hands-on workflow automation, master data integrity, and system enhancements in partnership with the external implementation partner.

• Internal Control System (ICS / IKS): Maintain, refine, and document the internal control framework under Swiss legal standards, defining key financial controls and segregation of duties (SoD) across operational finance and ERP workflows.

• Professional Certification: Swiss Federal Diploma as Specialist in Finance & Accounting (Fachfrau / Fachmann im Finanz- und Rechnungswesen mit eidg. Fachausweis), Fiduciary Specialist (Treuhänder:in mit eidg. Fachausweis), or a recognized international qualification (ACCA, CPA, Swiss Master's).

• Experience: Minimum 5 years of autonomous, hands-on financial accounting experience in Switzerland, ideally within life sciences, biotechnology, or advanced manufacturing environments.

• Technical Depth: Proven mastery of local statutory closings under the Swiss Code of Obligations (OR); practical working knowledge of IFRS or US GAAP reconciliations is required. Solid competence in Swiss VAT and corporate tax compliance.

• Systems Proficiency: Strong experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central or Navision is a major asset; advanced MS Excel skills (Power Query / Power BI is a distinct advantage).

• Languages: Fluent German and business-fluent English (written and spoken).

• Location & Presence: Based in Upper/Lower Valais or within a manageable daily commute along the Bern/Thun NEAT corridor (approx. 45?55 min via Lötschberg Base Tunnel). A minimum on-site presence of 3 days per week in Visp is mandatory.

• Autonomy & Impact: True process ownership with direct visibility to executive finance leadership without bureaucratic roadblocks.

• Modern Culture: Collaborative, purpose-driven workplace emphasizing psychological safety, flexible hours, and flat hierarchies.

• Hybrid Flexibility: Flexible working setup with up to 2 days of home office per week.

• Compensation & Benefits: Highly competitive Swiss base salary, attractive annual performance bonus, above-standard pension fund contributions, and dedicated support for continuous professional development.