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Lead Accountant e/v/e/r/y/o/n/e

Basel / VispFull-time2026-09-23 → 2026-11-11

Core

Lead Accountant responsible for financial reporting, closing, and internal controls for a Swiss pharmaceutical/biotech entity.

Role type

Senior IC Lead Accountant

Builds

Financial reports, internal control systems, and ERP processes for Swiss entities

Domain

Life Sciences / Pharmaceutical / Finance

Required skills

Financial accounting, Swiss Code of Obligations (CO), IFRS/US GAAP, Internal control systems, ERP process improvement, Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central, Excel, Power Query/Power BI

Preferred skills

ACCA/CPA qualification, Life sciences industry experience, German language fluency

Technologies

Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central, Excel, Power Query, Power BI

Responsibilities

Manage monthly/quarterly/year-end closings and group consolidation; Develop and maintain internal control systems and accounting policies; Lead process automation and ERP improvements; Coordinate with statutory auditors and external advisors; Provide functional support and coaching to accountants.

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC