Interim Accountant (m/f/d) - Maternity Cover

* Join a leading international healthcare company

* Long-term career opportunity beyond maternity cover

## About Our Client ##

Our client is a well-established international healthcare and life sciences organization with a strong presence across global markets. The company offers a collaborative and people-oriented culture, combining the stability of a long-standing business with the agility of a dynamic and innovative environment.

## Job Description ##

* Manage day-to-day financial accounting activities, including general ledger maintenance and reconciliations

* Perform account reconciliations and ensure accuracy and completeness of financial records

* Handle Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable processes

* Maintain and monitor fixed asset accounting

* Independently prepare month-end, quarter-end, and year-end closings

* Support the preparation of statutory financial statements

* Prepare monthly financial reports and analyses for management

* Assist with budgeting and forecasting activities

* Ensure compliance with internal controls, accounting standards, and company policies

* Collaborate closely with local and international stakeholders across the business

* Support audits and provide required financial documentation

* Participate in process improvement initiatives within the finance function

## The Successful Applicant ##

* Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field

* Several years of experience in a broad Accountant position within an international environment

* Proven ability to independently manage month-end and year-end closing activities

* Strong knowledge of Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, General Ledger, and Fixed Asset Accounting

* Experience with financial reporting, budgeting, and forecasting

* Good understanding of Swiss accounting principles and financial processes

* Fluent in English (mandatory)

* Good German skills are highly preferred

* Proficient with ERP systems and Microsoft Excel

* Hands-on, detail-oriented, and highly accurate working style

* Able to work independently while collaborating effectively within a small team

* Reliable, proactive, and committed to delivering high-quality work

* Strong communication and stakeholder management skills

* Available to start by 1 September at the latest (earlier preferred)

## What's on Offer ##

* Opportunity to join a well-established international healthcare company with a strong market presence

* Varied and hands-on accounting role covering the full spectrum of financial accounting

* Exposure to an international business environment and collaboration with global stakeholders

* Highly experienced and supportive finance team with long employee tenure

* Modern offices in Zurich Oerlikon with excellent public transport connections

* Flexible working model with up to 50% home office

Quote job ref

JN-072026-7064077

Job Function

Accounting, Audit & Advisory, Tax and Treasury

Specialisation

Accountant/Bookkeeper

Industry

Healthcare / Pharmaceutical

Where

Zürich

Contract Type

Interim

Job Reference

JN-072026-7064077

Job Nature

Home Office