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You’ll have opportunities to grow your expertise and capabilities, both professionally and personally. As a team we celebrate inclusion, caring and collaboration. As a company we value your contribution, we work with integrity, and we always put people first - so your impact really will change lives.\nThe Financial Accountant, OCG Switzerland is responsible for the full-cycle bookkeeping of the OCG Switzerland legal entity in accordance with local and US generally accepted accounting standards. This role owns general ledger, bank, fixed asset, accounts receivable, accounts payable, intercompany, and VAT accounting, and drives a timely, accurate month-end close and group reporting cycle. The role manages daily cash operations, performs balance sheet reconciliations, and executes internal and external controls (including SOX) to ensure compliance and process integrity.\nThe Financial Accountant acts as the primary point of contact for accounting matters, supporting the Finance Manager and partnering closely with the Global Financial Business Services (GFBS) team and other cross-functional stakeholders.\nFlexibility to work remotely.\nOur Financial Accountant is accountable for:\nTechnical Accounting & Financial Control\nApplies deep, working knowledge of accounting principles (local and US GAAP) to maintain accurate, compliant, and well-controlled financial records across the full accounting cycle.\nPerforms full-cycle bookkeeping for the legal entity, including general ledger, bank, fixed asset, accounts receivable, accounts payable, and intercompany accounting.\nRecords general ledger entries (prepaid expenses, cost allocations, accruals, and provisions) accurately and on schedule.\nManages fixed asset accounting (acquisition, depreciation, disposals) in compliance with group procedures, local standards, and Coupa requisition/spend controls.\nReconciles subledger balances (AP, AR, FA) against the general ledger and completes other balance sheet account reconciliations, including alignment between the group chart of accounts and the ERP system.\nExecutes month-end close in a timely, complete, and accurate manner, including submission of actual figures to the group.\nExecutes key controls and other internal/external controls to maintain SOX and regulatory compliance; maintains and updates process documentation.\nCash & Liquidity Management\nManages daily cash operations with a focus on accuracy, timeliness, and optimal liquidity across vendor, payroll, tax, and intercompany transactions.\nManages daily cash operations, including disbursements to third-party vendors, payroll taxes, VAT, and intercompany payments.\nExecutes bank transfers and monitors cash positions to ensure optimal liquidity.\nAssists in the preparation of cash-flow analysis and forecasts to support financial planning.\nTax & Regulatory Compliance (VAT and Corporate Tax)\nEnsures accurate, timely, and fully compliant indirect and corporate tax reporting in line with local and group requirements.\nAccounts accurately for output and input VAT; reconciles VAT subledger with ledger accounts.\nPrepares and submits quarterly VAT returns in a timely and accurate manner, including VAT payment processing and periodic turnover reconciliation.\nAssists in the preparation and submission of the corporate tax package to the group.\nFinancial & Management Reporting\nDelivers accurate, insightful financial and management reporting that supports business performance review and decision-making.\nPrepares and processes the monthly submission of actual figures to the group reporting system.\nAssists with monthly analysis and variance explanations versus forecast and budget.\nProvides analysis and information to support business performance review (BPR), as requested by the Finance Manager.\nAssists with capital spending reporting, including variance analysis and commentary.\nSupports ad hoc reporting and analysis requests.\nSystems, Process & Continuous Improvement\nLeverages financial systems and process expertise to drive efficiency, accuracy, and continuous improvement in accounting operations.\nApplies working knowledge of financial and ERP systems, specifically D365 Finance and Operations, to execute and improve accounting processes.\nParticipates in testing of new features and enhancements to the finance system to streamline legal entity accounting processes.\nEnsures controls and processes are efficiently implemented; identifies opportunities to improve process documentation and workflows.\nDemonstrates proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and PowerPoint, to support analysis and reporting.\nStakeholder Collaboration & Communication\nBuilds effective working relationships across teams and geographies, communicating clearly and collaboratively at all levels.\nActs as the primary point of contact for all accounting-related matters, internal and external.\nPartners closely with the Global Financial Business Services (GFBS) team and other cross-functional stakeholders to ensure accurate, timely, and complete transaction recording.\nSupports the Finance Manager in developing and implementing effective financial policies within corporate guidelines.\nCommunicates effectively in French and English (written and oral); German is an asset.\nDemonstrates exceptional interpersonal skills and a collaborative style when working across all levels of the organization.\nInitiative, Adaptability & Time Management\nWorks proactively and independently, managing competing priorities effectively within time constraints.\nDemonstrates initiative in identifying and resolving accounting issues without close supervision.\nWorks effectively within tight deadlines, particularly during month-end close and VAT filing cycles.\nAdapts to evolving systems, processes, and business requirements with a solutions-oriented approach.\nProfessional Integrity & Ethical Conduct\nUpholds the highest standards of professionalism, integrity, and confidentiality in all business dealings.\nConducts all internal and external business in a professional, courteous, and efficient manner, representing Kelly Services with integrity, honesty, dignity, and fairness.\nIdentifies and takes action to prevent conflicts of interest.\nMaintains confidentiality of company, client, candidate, and team member information at all times.\nComplies with relevant employment legislation, including recruitment & selection, occupational health & safety, termination of employment, and equal employment opportunity.\nRequired Qualifications & Experience\nRecognized accounting qualification.\nAt least 5 years of working knowledge in accounting and finance, ideally within a multinational company or accounting firm.\nGood knowledge of compliance regulations, preferably including US GAAP and SOX.\nExcellent French and English proficiency (written and oral); 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