Jobs in Switzerland Staff Accountant

Jobs in Switzerland Staff Accountant

Staff Accountant - Legal Entity - (Job Number: 170009B8)

JOB DUTIES:

The Staff Accountant II will provide technical expertise and will perform more complex accounting work that supports business processes. Additionally, this position will:

- have a comprehensive understanding of Caterpillar’s business and accounting practices, systems and procedures;

- apply accounting knowledge and provide guidance on accounting issues

- participate on and lead teams

Incumbents are exposed to a variety of accounting functions and accomplish a high level of complex and/or technical analysis, review various outputs for reasonableness and advise other accountants. Incumbent works on challenging, medium to high risk issues and makes business decisions and recommendations as appropriate. Work is supported by a supervisor primarily through review of results.

Possible areas of responsibility are varied, including:

Payroll and benefits accounting

Pension funds accounting and related analysis

Swiss social security

            Payments

            Accounting distribution/reconciliation

            Monthly and annual declaration

Accruals for international assignment employees’ benefits

Interfacing with external service providers

Financial accounting including preparation of journal entries, financial statements, variance analysis, and account reconciliations

Development and maintenance of internal controls, including Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) control documentation

Possible areas of support include:

General Ledger / Legal Entity Reporting & Analysis

Financial Systems

SOX Compliance

Statutory reporting

Accounting tasks are of high complexity. Advises and provides guidance to multiple functional areas and levels of authority. The Staff Accountant II is capable of handling complex accounting issues such as methodology changes, reorganization and accounting standards.

Incumbents will demonstrate knowledge and ability to independently handle accounting issues. They will demonstrate very good communication skills and have a comprehensive knowledge of their business unit products, suppliers and customers and accounting processes.

BACKGROUND/EXPERIENCE:  Brevet fédéral de spécialiste en assurances sociales  ou spécialiste en finance et comptabilité. Previous experience of 5-7 years in relevant domain. Must have proven record of strong initiative, leadership, accountability and effective communication skills. Must demonstrate strong aptitude for teamwork and building relationships with diverse counterparts. High level of integrity and confidentiality is required due to the nature of the position. Knowledge of local statutory accounting, currency, and tax and trade controls are desired.

EEO/AA Employer. All qualified individuals – including minorities, females, veterans and individuals with disabilities – are encouraged to apply.

Unposting Date - Oct 6, 2017, 4:59:00 AM

Primary Location - Switzerland-Geneva-Geneva

Job - Accounting

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