Job Description:
Group Accountant / Controller
Our client, a leading international player in the aviation services and engineering sector, offers you the chance to take end‑to‑end ownership of group consolidation and Swiss entity accounting in a dynamic, fast‑growing environment. Operating at the forefront of bespoke, high-end aviation projects, this organization delivers complex solutions to a global clientele and empowers finance specialists to grow into true business partners. You will work at the core of Group Accounting: producing consolidated financials under Swiss GAAP FER, supporting planning processes (budget, business plans, forecasts), and driving key initiatives that enhance processes, controls, and reporting across the group.
Benefits
* Real ownership & visibility: Responsibility for group consolidation and the Swiss main entity’s financial statements with strong exposure to senior stakeholders.
* Modern, international setup: Work with foreign subsidiaries, enjoy flexible working conditions, competitive compensation, and modern offices in Basel.
* Motivated, small team: Join a young, enthusiastic finance team with close collaboration across departments and with external specialists.
Role Responsibilities
* Group consolidation and reporting
* Prepare and coordinate the consolidated financial statements of the group in accordance with Swiss GAAP FER.
* Perform and monitor intercompany reconciliations and ensure consistency of reporting across all subsidiaries.
* Produce accurate and timely group reports to support management and stakeholders.
* Swiss main entity accounting and compliance
* Manage monthly, quarterly and annual closing activities for the Swiss parent company.
* Handle VAT declarations, tax-related matters and statutory obligations under Swiss regulations.
* Ensure the quality, accuracy and completeness of the local books and records.
* Planning, projects and internal controls
* Participate in the preparation of budgets, business plans and financial forecasts.
* Further develop and maintain the Group Accounting Manual and the Internal Control System (ICS).
* Lead or support finance-related improvement projects to enhance efficiency, transparency and control.
Requirements
Education and professional background
* Swiss Certified fiduciary/accounting specialist, Swiss Certified Expert in Accounting & Controlling, or university/college degree in economics or finance (or an equivalent qualification recognized in Switzerland).
* At least 2 years of professional experience in accounting and controlling within Switzerland, ideally in a dynamic or international setting.
Technical skills and expertise
* In-depth understanding of accounting principles, cost calculations and percentage-of-completion (POC) methods.
* Practical experience with Swiss GAAP FER and Swiss Code of Obligations.
* Very good Excel skills; experience with financial tools such as Lucanet and Abacus is a plus.
Languages and personal competencies
* Fluent in German and English; French is an advantage.
* Service-oriented, proactive and able to work independently as well as in a team.
* Comfortable in a fast-growing, international environment and willing to travel occasionally to subsidiaries.
If you are looking to combine group-level consolidation, Swiss entity responsibility and impactful project work in an international aviation environment in Basel, this role could be your next step. Apply now to join as Group Accountant / Controller and contribute to the financial strength and further development of a growing, globally active organization.
Contact me for more details and I will give you a call to discuss the role in details:
* email address: a.andreenkova@nonstop-recruitment.com
For a confidential discussion about this role, or to apply, then send your CV to a.andreenkova@nonstop-recruitment.com or call me, Angelina Andreenkova, Search Specialist - Life Sciences - Switzerland, at +41 445 08 23 19 (intern 3594). Please feel free to visit my Linked-in profile to see my references/recommendations.
NonStop is one of the largest and fastest-growing specialised life sciences recruitment companies in Europe. We are proud members of the APSCo life sciences group who ensure we meet the highest quality standards within the recruitment industry. Our offices are located in the UK, Luxembourg, Switzerland, Romania, the US and the Czech Republic and we hold labour leasing licences across Switzerland.
