- Finance, Legal & Business Intelligence
Accounting Manager
- EF Education First
- Associate Level
- On-site
- Full-Time
- Zurich, Switzerland
Accounting Manager Zurich, Switzerland
EF is currently seeking a knowledgeable Accounting Manager to join our team in Zurich in our Language division. As an Accounting Manager, you will lead and motivate accounting staff members, oversee day to day tasks as well as monthly/quarterly/year-end closing, work closely with the business, key stakeholders and external auditors, be responsible to deliver process efficiency and accuracy as well as working on forecasting and budgeting projects.
At EF it is important you grow and develop, and as you prove your skills and acquire new ones, you build your career and increase your scope. The Zurich office is filled with energetic international staff who are passionate about sharing their expertise and delivering top quality financial information to our stakeholders. A position at the Zurich Finance Office opens up the path for future opportunities within EF with an amplitude of international possibilities.
The role:
- Manage a team of 3-5 junior and senior accountants
- Manage day-to-day accounting operations through your team
- Manage monthly, quarterly and yearly closing reporting
- Be a main driver for change, lead process improvements and rolling out global best practices
- Work closely with the business and your different stakeholders
- Support with budgets and business decisions
- Produce financial reports and statements on a regular basis
- Communicate with external advisers and auditors
- Manage tax and compliance for various jurisdictions
About you
We are continuously searching for ambitious, driven and enthusiastic Managers, to join our strong network of Finance professionals across the world. EF is a young, dynamic and entrepreneurial company which is looking for independent responsible personalities with an international mindset.
We are continuously searching for ambitious, driven and enthusiastic Managers, to join our strong network of Finance professionals across the world. EF is a young, dynamic and entrepreneurial company which is looking for independent responsible personalities with an international mindset.
For the successful candidate, this position provides immense opportunities for growth and ownership, with the requirement to contribute to business decisions and planning. Operating within the company’s financial talent hub, the position requires the ability to work and communicate across numerous functional areas within the Group, offering exposure to a truly global business and its underlying finance structure.
Qualifications:
- Minimum Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting / Finance / Business Administration/ Finance or similar.
- Advanced accounting degree (ACCA, CPA, Swiss WP, or equivalent) of advantage
- 5+ years of relevant experience in the field of accounting and/or audit.
- Competence in MS Excel with exposure to advanced formulas and functions is a plus.
- Oracle Fusion Cloud ERP skills of advantage.
- Prior team management experience and being people-oriented.
- Attention to detail and ability to analyze.
- An energetic personality with a positive can-do attitude.
- Solution-oriented, open-minded and driven.
- Displays accountability and commitment to team goals.
- Flexible and able to multitask as well as being comfortable in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
- The ability to structure, plan and prioritize work in order to deliver against multiple deadlines.
- Strong understanding of accounting, internal controls, finance processes and management principles.
- Strong communication and social skills, able to work in English (written & verbal) and with all levels of management.
- Competencies in other languages is considered an advantage.
To be considered for this role, applicants must be either Swiss citizens, EU nationals, or have the legal right to live and work in Switzerland.
Why work at EF?
- We are international. With a global network of offices and schools, EF is able to offer an international career in any part of the world.
- We are entrepreneurial. EF has grown into the largest international education company by hiring people who are street smart and “can get things done”. Our entrepreneurial spirit is at the core of what makes working at EF a ton of fun.
- We embrace change. Be prepared to join a flexible organization where no day is the same. We believe change is key to business success, personal development, and career progression.
The company
EF is the world leader in international education. Our mission is to open the world through education and so far, we have helped over 15 million people learn a language, discover the world or earn an academic degree.
We have fifteen subsidiaries and non-profit organizations, schools and offices in over 50 countries and employs over 52,000 staff and teachers. In today’s increasingly complex and interdependent world our mission is more relevant than ever.
EF is an equal opportunities employer. EF offers competitive salaries and a multicultural working environment. If you are motivated by the prospect of an international career with a dynamic and forward-thinking company, we want to hear from you.