GL Accountant
Description
Function GL Accountant
Location / Contact AC Immune SA, EPFL Innovation Park, Building B, 1015 Lausanne
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Percentage 100 %
Reporting Line AVP Finance
Company Profile •AC Immune is a clinical stage Swiss biotech company focused on the
development of innovative therapeutics and diagnostics for Alzheimer’s
and other neurodegenerative diseases
- 140+ Employees, 20+ nationalities, IPO in 2016, listed on NASDAQ
- AC Immune SA is a progressive, equal opportunity employer
Job description The GL Accountant is an important member of the Finance Department of
AC Immune. They perform routine clerical accounting and bookkeeping
duties following established procedures under the supervision of AVP
Finance. They work cross functionally across the organization and are
involved in all aspects of the financial closing process.
Key Responsibilities •Assist and lead elements of the monthly, quarterly, and yearly closing
process for all AC Immune legal entities.
- Coordinate key elements of the general ledger accounting such as, but
not limited to accruals, prepaids, and bank reconciliations. - Oversee CAPEX process and fixed asset accounting.
- Manage overall general ledger and chart of accounts in SAP ByDesign.
- Assist in the preparation of notes for financial reporting under IFRS and
Swiss Code of Obligations. - Prepare and submit tax returns (withholding, VAT, annual taxes) and
support in corporate tax declarations. - Assist in the procure-to-pay process, including approval of shopping
carts/purchase orders, involvement in payment runs, e-banking uploads,
and accounts payable process. - Assist with SOX compliance, audits, and governmental surveys.
- Document and follow SOX procedures.
- Assist finance group with internal budget and analytical reporting
initiatives, and other special projects.
Qualifications & SkillsRequired:
Relevant clerical/accounting experience; combination of experience
and/or education from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities
have been achievedKnowledge and understanding of bookkeeping practices and principles
Skills in maintaining accounting and bookkeeping records
Skills in both verbal and written communication
Understanding, with the desire to learn more, of IFRS, Swiss GAAP and
internal controls.Confirmed knowledge in MS Office applications (Word, Excel), and
accounting software (SAP is desired)Personal features include:
Demonstrated ability to synthesize, analyze and communicate key
informationStrong interpersonal skills for building networks with key experts and
ensuring the interface with internal departmentsAbility to adapt priorities to meet company needs while maintaining
effectivenessLeadership and project management skills
Good spoken and written English and French are required
CH-1015 Lausanne / Lausanne