Senior Accountant / Deputy Head of Accounting 80–100%

Senior Accountant / Deputy Head of Accounting 80–100% (a) Howden Schweiz stands for dynamic growth, entrepreneurial thinking, and a culture where people are at the center. As part of the global Howden Group, one of the fastest-growing insurance brokers worldwide, Howden combines international strength with a young, agile organization. Around 250 employees at 10 locations actively shape the success story – characterized by short decision-making paths, high individual responsibility, and real ownership. For the next development phase, we are looking for an exclusive mandate for a personality as a Senior Accountant who, with entrepreneurial thinking, professional expertise, and a passion for shaping things, will contribute to continuing the success story of Howden Schweiz. Your Challenge Closings & Accounting You take responsibility for monthly, quarterly, and annual closings and ensure that these are prepared cleanly, correctly, and on time You ensure correct postings according to OR and IFRS and specifically apply your closing expertise to more complex issues You support tax, management accounting, and reporting topics and ensure a reliable financial data basis Process Development & Integration You participate in the centralization and harmonization of accounting processes and structurally further develop existing workflows You optimize interfaces to internal departments such as HR, Controlling, FP&A, and other specialist departments You support the integration of acquired companies and help to sustainably unify structures, processes, and standards Deputy Role & Development Perspective You support the Head of Accounting in daily operational business and take on responsibility as a reliable deputy You actively contribute to the further development of the team and ensure that operational quality and pragmatic solutions come together : In this role, you combine operational closing expertise with process understanding, enjoyment of working with people, and a passion for shaping things. You ensure that numbers are correct, processes work, and the accounting of Howden Schweiz keeps pace with growth. Your Qualities and Talents You have a degree as a Swiss Federal Diploma Expert in Accounting and Controlling or as a Fiduciary Expert with a strong accounting and closing focus You bring at least five years of relevant experience in accounting, preferably in a group environment or a comparably complex organization (> 150 employees) Monthly, quarterly, and annual closings according to OR and IFRS are part of your professional everyday life You have very good Excel skills and bring experience with Abacus Process optimization, harmonization, and the further development of accounting structures give you joy Experience with more complex cost center, location, or site structures is a great advantage You work precisely, pragmatically, and solution-oriented and enjoy taking on responsibility within the team You master German at a native level, speak English very well; French skills are a plus Are you attracted to taking on a central accounting role with development perspectives, creative leeway, and responsibility in an extraordinary growth story? Then Saia looks forward to your application documents or your call. jpid2f4432ejm jit0627jm jiy26jm