Accountant

We are currently looking for a pro-active 

for our Headquarters in Baar, Switzerland. In this role you will be handling the full spectrum of financial and cost accounting tasks e.g., AR, AP, Fixed Assets, budgeting etc. in compliance with Swiss legislation.

Who we are:

Global Message Services (GMS) is a global messaging company with over 16 years of expertise in the industry and extensive knowledge of messaging, traffic monetization, and customized software solutions. GMS is a one-stop-shop for worldwide communications through high-quality turnkey solutions tailored to each client’s needs

What you’ll do:

• Manage with Accounting Team all accounting operations and account entries of General Ledger, Accounts Receivables and Accounts Payables based on the Swiss Code of Obligation Accounting principles
• Prepare quarterly closing operations and assist with the preparation of Financial Reports, VAT, Audits, and ah-hoc requests
• Ensure integrity of accounting documents and the proper filing of e-documents and hard copies
• Verification and reconciliation of business Partner’s account balances
• Assist with the maintenance of capitalized assets register
• Handle AP invoices payment approval requests and process AP invoices payment runs within due dates
• Strictly comply with all applicable laws, GMS’ policies, and procedures.
• Assist with updating accounting procedures and internal control system
• Liaise with Finance Department GMSU, Tax Authorities
• Consult and provide relevant information to Chief Accountant and CFO

What we expect:

• Commercial Clerk Education (KV-Abschluss) or Higher education degree in Finance, Accounting or similar

(Only Swiss degrees will be considered!)

• Knowledge of all accounting operations (preferrably in international companies)
• Advanced user of PC, MS Office (Excel, Word, Outlook, SharePoint), Sage50, Sage200
• Thorough knowledge of Swiss tax & accounting principles (swiss gaap), IFRS of advantage
• Experience to work in a small Team
• Fluent level of German and solid English
• Strong inter-personal and analytical skills, attention to details
• Collaborative, team player and diplomatic behavior
• Act with integrity, reliability, and confidentiality
• Able to plan, manage and follow through on assignments and communicate in a timely and professional manner
• Swiss work permit required!

GMS Offers:

• Multicultural & dynamic environment in fast growing worldwide business
• One-of-a-kind company culture — a mixture of open mindset, high dedication, striving for success and team spirit
• Professional team that is committed and stands for highest standards of performance
• Our values - Commitment, Integrity, and Progress – are vivid in day-to-day company activities
• Customer oriented culture with a high respect to both internal and external customers
• Competitive salary and bonus system

Choosing GMS, you choose progress!

Agencies are welcome to submit their candidates to us as well.