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 personal responsibility and real ownership. For the next development phase, we are looking for an exclusive mandate for a personality as Senior Accountant who, with entrepreneurial thinking, professional expertise and a passion for shaping things, contributes 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 structuredly advance 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 Deputization & Development Perspective You support the Head of Accounting in daily operations 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 people and the joy of shaping things. You ensure that numbers are correct, processes work and that the accounting of Howden Schweiz keeps pace with growth. Your Qualities and Talents You have a degree as a federally certified 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 daily routine 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 accurately, pragmatically and solution-oriented and enjoy taking responsibility in the team You have native-level command of German, you speak English very well; French skills are a plus Does it appeal to you to take on a central accounting role with development prospects, scope for design and responsibility in an extraordinary growth story? Then Saia looks forward to your application documents or your call. jpidb7525d2jm jit0731jm jiy26jm