Junior Controller / Ambitious Accounting Clerk

OUR VISION: BUILDING BEST BRANDS

The House of Communication belongs to the Serviceplan Group and is an independent and owner-managed advertising agency in Zurich with an international network of specialists from the involved Serviceplan network behind it. The House of Communication Zurich is an owner-managed advertising and creative agency of the Serviceplan Group. Under one roof, different communication disciplines such as creation, consulting, media, and technology work closely together to develop strong brands holistically. The Serviceplan Group Switzerland provides central services such as finance, HR, IT, and administration within this agency structure for several agency companies with around 50 employees.

Due to an upcoming maternity leave, we are looking for a temporary position starting immediately or by arrangement until spring 2027 for a

Junior Controller / Ambitious Accounting Clerk 100%

In this versatile role, you are part of our finance team and take responsibility for accurate bookkeeping as well as transparent financial processes. You work closely with our controller and support them in daily operational business. In addition, you provide management with meaningful analyses and reports.

Bookkeeping

• Execution and monitoring of general ledger, accounts payable, and accounts receivable accounting
• Management of dunning processes and ensuring an efficient payment process
• Preparation and control of payment runs
• Ensuring a correct approval process

Controlling

• Support with monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements
• Participation in budgeting, forecasts, and variance analyses
• Creation and presentation of revenue monitoring
• Ongoing recording and analysis of liquidity planning
• Preparation of ad-hoc analyses and management reports
• Optimization and further development of controlling processes
• Collaboration with headquarters and internal stakeholders
• Preparation of documents for internal and external audits

Administrative Tasks

• Support with administrative activities in the finance area
• Point of contact for questions regarding SAP and Teambox (ERP system)

• Commercial training with appropriate further education or completed studies in business administration, finance, or controlling
• 2–3 years of experience in the finance sector required, experience in controlling is an advantage
• Good knowledge of Excel and ideally experience with ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Power BI)
• Analytical thinking skills and a structured, independent working style
• Team player with high initiative and strong communication skills
• High willingness to learn and interest in new challenges
• Very good German skills in spoken and written form, English skills are an advantage

• A varied and diverse range of tasks in a creative and dynamic environment
• Exciting projects and plenty of room for initiative
• Central House of Communication in the vibrant Kreis 4
• Collaboration with renowned clients and international teams
• Home office options
• Contemporary fringe benefits