Job description
For our client, an international pharmaceutical company specialized in rare diseases, we are looking for a motivated team member who likes to start the career as
Junior Accountant
Basel
Temporary assignment
Start: ASAP
Duration: 12 months
Workload: 100%
Home office: discussable
Reporting line: Finance Manager
Perform support of administrative and regular accounting functions related to month and quarter-end close, as well as for preparation of financial statements and supporting schedules.
Main tasks:
General Accounting
- Support of general accounting activities, including ledger accounts and financial statements
- Support of analyzation and reporting accounting transactions and ensure integrity of accounting records for completeness, accuracy, and compliance with accepted accounting policies and principles
- Conduct or assist in the documentation of accounting projects
Accounts Payable
- Support to validate and prepare vendor purchase orders in adherence with Company authorization limits
- Verify vendor invoices for goods and services on a timely basis, and respond to vendor queries
- Maintain, analyze and reconcile accounts payable ledger accounts, financial statements, and reports
Account Receivable and Collections
- Produce reports of accounts that are in arrears and analyses of bad debt
- Collect terms of payment on overdue account with corporate and individual clients
Must haves:
- Bachelor's or higher degree in Accounting or Finance or equivalent work experience
- First Work experience in Finance or equivalent
- Strong knowledge of Microsoft Excel
- Experience with Concur, SAP, Hyperion and Microsoft PowerPoint is an advantage
Personal skillset
- Interest to demonstrate ability to deliver quality results within a fast-paced, dynamic environment
- Accurate with an attention to detail
- Excellent organizational and problem-solving skills
Nadja Lusch is looking forward to get your CV via PDF format.
