P2623 - Private Investment Accountant

About the job

At Debiopharm, every action we take is guided by a single objective: to improve the lives of people affected by cancer and infectious diseases. As an independent Swiss biopharmaceutical company, we are driven by science, but above all by the people behind every treatment: the patients and their families.

Thanks to our unique model focused exclusively on development, we advance promising therapies to transform them into treatments that can reach those who need them most, faster.

Are you a meticulous finance professional passionate about investment accounting? Debiopharm International SA is seeking a Private Investment Accountant to manage the accounting and financial integrity of our private investment companies.

Private Investment Accountant

Permanent position, full-time | Location: Lausanne, Switzerland

Summary of responsibilities

The "Private Investment Accountant" is responsible for the complete accounting (including closings) of the group companies active in asset management, in strict compliance with legal and tax standards.

Key tasks and responsibilities

• Accounting operations: Complete accounting of asset management companies (financial investments and real estate portfolio) and preparation of the group’s annual consolidation report.

• Accounting closings: Ensure quarterly and annual financial closings with report preparation (including for auditors), and liaise with auditors.

• Ad hoc reporting: Generate reports on request to support decision-making.

• Tax work: Prepare tax declarations (VAT, tax returns).

• Process optimisation: Propose improvements and adjust accounting processes.

• Team support: Provide flexible and occasional support to the accounting team of other group companies as needed.

Desired profile

• Accounting diploma, Bachelor’s degree in finance and accounting or similar.

• Strong experience in investment accounting (financial and real estate).

• Collaboration with property management companies.

• Proven experience in accounting according to the Swiss Code of Obligations.

• Proficiency with IT tools (accounting software and Excel).

• Methodical and structured approach with a high degree of accuracy and an analytical mind.

• Team spirit, flexible and positive personality, with a service-oriented and continuous improvement attitude.

• Ability to work independently in managing files and priorities.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in French, with basic knowledge of English.

• Strict respect for confidentiality.

What we offer

• The opportunity to be part of a company where innovation, collaboration and impact are not just values, but our way of working every day.

• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams at the forefront of oncology and anti-infective development.

• An inclusive and respectful workplace — proud to be certified "Equal-Pay" (pay equity).

• Work in a culture that values people, mission and performance.

• A chance to grow, share and shape the future of healthcare.

What to expect during the recruitment process:

If your application is selected, you will be invited to interviews with talent acquisition and the hiring manager via Teams, followed by a panel interview and reference checks. Communication is done via Workable — please check your spam folder for emails from *@outbound.workable.com.

Please contact our HR department before submitting any profiles. We do not accept unsolicited applications from agencies or recruiters.