Accounting manager (Full-Time) (m/f/d)

The Swiss Biotech Association seeks an Accounting Manager in Urdorf to oversee finance, accounting, and payroll while leading the Odoo Finance implementation. This full-time, on-site role requires strong Swiss accounting knowledge and ERP experience.

This position holds overall accountability for the organization's financial operations and accounting functions. The successful candidate will combine strategic oversight with hands-on execution, thriving in a dynamic SME and startup setting that values entrepreneurial initiative.

Responsibilities

• Manage financial accounting in compliance with Swiss law of obligations, ensuring accurate and timely bookkeeping, and preparing monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements with notes.
• Oversee accounts receivable and payable, execute payment runs, monitor the dunning process, and maintain efficient liquidity planning and reconciliation of intercompany transactions.
• Prepare and submit VAT returns, ensure correct tax accounting for all business transactions, and serve as the primary contact for the Federal Tax Administration and other authorities regarding regulatory compliance.
• Process monthly payroll independently, administer social security contributions, prepare wage statements and annual declarations, and act as the main point of contact for payroll and social security inquiries.
• Lead the implementation and optimization of Odoo Finance, including defining financial processes, account structures, and workflows, conducting tests, supporting the go-live phase, and training employees on the new ERP system.
• Identify and implement automation and digitalization opportunities within the financial sector to enhance operational efficiency.

Requirements

• Federal certificate as a specialist in finance and accounting or comparable further education.
• Several years of professional experience in a responsible finance and accounting role within a Swiss SME.
• Strong knowledge of Swiss contract law (OR), VAT, tax, and social security legislation.
• Proven experience in preparing financial statements and supporting audits.
• Broad understanding of classic financial processes from booking to year-end closing.
• Confident handling of accounts receivable, accounts payable, payroll, and fixed asset accounting.
• Experience with modern ERP systems and digital financial processes.
• Excellent Excel and MS Office skills.
• Fluent German (native speaker or equivalent) and fluent English.

Nice to have

• Knowledge of Odoo Finance (Accounting module) is a great advantage.
• Ideally, experience in ERP implementations, system migrations, or digitization projects.

About the company

The Swiss Biotech Association operates in a dynamic SME and startup environment that values entrepreneurial thinking and initiative.

• The organization fosters an entrepreneurial mindset and thrives in a dynamic SME and startup setting.