Senior Project Accountant

SHL Medical is a world-leading solution provider in the design, development, and manufacturing of advanced drug delivery systems with more than 5000 employees worldwide. Our customers include top pharmaceutical and biotech companies from around the globe that require innovative devices such as auto-injectors or pen injectors to effectively deliver their drugs. Headquartered in Switzerland since late 2018, with sites in Sweden, Taiwan, and the United States.

Overview:
The Senior Project Accountant role plays a pivotal role in supporting our Finance Excellence strategy. This role aspires to chart their own path in a newly established position as an expert in project accounting (PoC). The person should bring a passion for numbers, an aptitude for interpreting contracts, and a meticulous attention to detail without losing sight of the broader objectives.

The selected candidate will join the team in Zug, in a collaborative and diverse work environment with ample opportunities for professional growth and development.

We are seeking a highly motivated, hands-on professional with a self-assured, independent work style and a robust level of resilience. In this role, you will be an integral part of the Group Reporting & Accounting department, reporting directly to the Accounting and Tax Senior Manager based in Zug, Switzerland. 

Responsibilities:

• Provide accurate and timely recording, reporting, and analysis of financial information;
• Participate actively in month-end closing and external audit process;
• Ensure compliance with applicable accounting standards Swiss GAAP FER, company policies, and internal controls;
• Build up accounting data base for customer contracts (e.g., asset ownership, warranty, scarp);
• Contribute proactively during contract drafting / review process by providing necessary accounting guidance;
• Support the organization with guidance on correct processing of information and follow up on customer project billing;
• Perform analysis of accounting records to ensure accuracy and correctness;
• Serve as the primary point of contact for project accounting questions in the global organization and closely cooperate with the commercial, R&D and FP&A teams.  
• Comply with GAAP requirements by studying existing and new legislation, enforcing adherence to requirements, and advising management on needed actions;
• Assess current accounting operations, offer recommendations for improvement; design and implement new processes;
• Recommend and implement improvements to accounting policies and processes and maintain respective accounting controls;
• Maintain flexibility in assuming additional responsibilities as needed and demonstrate an ability to work independently.

Minimum Requirements:

• 5 years of progressive experience in accounting;
• Analytical thinker with a focus on underlying connections and reasoning (focus on identifying the “why”);
• Effective team player with excellent interpersonal and communication skills, fluent in English;
• Skilled in problem-solving with a solution focused  mindset;
• Adaptable to a dynamic and evolving work environment;
• Demonstrates responsibility and resilience.

Preferred Requirements:

• Strong expertise in Percentage of Completion (PoC) accounting.
• German language skills.

We Offer

• A company culture Focusing on our Customers, Operating with Ethics and Integrity, Driving Simplicity, Learning, Improving & Delivering Together.
• A multicultural team and modern working environment with state-of-the-art facilities and technologies.
• Challenging assignments in a fast growing and innovative industry.
• Various opportunities for personal and professional development within a global organization.
• Flexible hours and hybrid working policy.
• Centrally located office in Zug, very close to the train station.

Interested in joining SHL Medical and in supporting us with your expertise and personality? Then we look forward to receiving your application including your CV, motivation letter, and all other relevant documents to our Talent Acquisition Department. Apply now!