Group Accountant (a) (m/w/d )? 80-100% (Zurich / Hybrid)

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On behalf of our client, a prestigious, highly respected Swiss corporate group with deep roots in the premium healthcare and service sector, we are searching for an analytical, delivery-focused Group Accountant (80-100%). Based in their modern corporate office in the Zürich (Glattpark) area, this role offers a sophisticated hybrid working model. You will join a highly professional Group Finance team responsible for driving technical excellence in financial reporting, complex consolidations, and pioneering major upcoming regulatory transitions. **The Core Mission** In this role, you will look beyond standard day-to-day accounting. You will take ownership of the external and internal financial reporting under IFRS and actively drive the technical consolidation of Swiss subsidiaries. Crucially, you will act as a key project lead for critical accounting changes, specifically spearheading the framework adaptations and comparative data preparation for the upcoming IFRS 18 implementation. **Key Responsibilities** * Group Consolidation & Reporting: Execute quarterly and annual technical consolidations of Swiss subsidiaries using SAP Group Reporting (SAP-GR). * Financial Statements: Prepare the IFRS group financial statements, ensuring absolute compliance and high-quality disclosures for corporate management. * Project Leadership & IFRS Transitions: Lead strategic accounting projects, including the management of IFRS 16 (via SAP RE-FX) and the immediate strategic preparation/restructuring of 2026 comparative financial data in anticipation of the new IFRS 18 standard. * Stakeholder Advisory: Act as a trusted technical advisor to local finance directors and corporate stakeholders regarding complex IFRS accounting questions and group guidelines. * Process Optimization: Continuously refine accounting processes, data flows, and system architecture within the SAP-GR environment. Qualifikationen Your Profile To be successful in this highly visible role, you must possess a strong "hands-on" mentality balanced with strategic agility. The ideal candidate meets the following criteria: * Top-Tier Certification: Completed Dipl. Wirtschaftsprüfer (Swiss CPA) or Eidg. dipl. Expertin/Experte in Rechnungslegung & Controlling (or equivalent international qualification like ACCA/ACA). * Technical Accounting Expertise: Strong foundational background in a Big 4 environment or a complex, multi-entity Swiss corporate group. * Systems Fluency: Deep practical experience with SAP Group Reporting (SAP-GR) is highly advantageous; strong comfort with modern, automated consolidation tools is non-negotiable. * Advanced IFRS Knowledge: Deep technical mastery of IFRS (specifically IFRS 16). Exposure to or strong readiness to master the new IFRS 18 classification and presentation rules is a major asset. * Language Proficiency: Professional fluency in German and English (written and spoken) is required. Proficiency in French is a distinct advantage and will set you apart. * Work Style: A structured, resilient professional who thrives in a dynamic corporate environment and values collaborative problem-solving. What Is Offered * A highly strategic role within a stable yet progressive corporate environment. * Attractive compensation package with excellent Swiss pension and social benefits. * Flexible hybrid work arrangement (Home Office vs. Corporate Office split). * Clear career progression paths within corporate financial management.