Description

Senior Accountant with 19+ years of experience in financial and general ledger accounting

within Swiss and international environments, including publicly listed and SOX-compliant

organizations. Strong expertise in overseeing general ledger activities, preparing accurate

and timely month-end and year-end closings under IFRS and Swiss OR, and performing

detailed account reconciliations and financial analysis. Proven experience in VAT

reporting, corporate tax accruals, payroll oversight, internal controls, and audit

collaboration. Hands on UAT testing and system enhancement experience. Highly detailoriented,

deadline-driven, and proactive professional with strong ERP expertise (D365,

SAP) and advanced Excel skills.

Holds a Master’s degree in Finance from Zurich University of Applied Sciences (ZHAW)

Languages

English
Native or bilingual
German
Conversational
Hindi
Fluent
Marathi
Native or bilingual

Workplace preferences

Can work on-site

Basel (up to 50km)

ON AG
Senior Specialist Accountant
December 2023 - August 2025 (1 year and 8 months)
Zürich, Switzerland
Oversee general ledger activities and ensure accurate and timely month-end and year-end close processes.
Prepare and review journal entries, monthly accruals, balance sheet and P&L reconciliations, and financial analyses.
Analyze monthly financial results and report variances versus prior periods and budget.
Support quarterly and annual reporting requirements and assist with correcting ERP discrepancies.
Liaise with internal and external auditors, including preparation of audit documentation and SOX-compliant walkthroughs.
Assist with VAT reporting, tax accruals, and statutory filings.
Collaborate cross-functionally with business stakeholders to support cost and profitability analysis.
Actively contribute to internal control improvements, process optimization, and ERP enhancements by participating in UAT testing for new development.
Microsoft Excel IFRS SOX VAT return Intercompany
BKA International School
Financial Accounting Admin
January 2022 - November 2023 (1 year and 10 months)
Basel, Switzerland
Handled daily accounting operations including AP, AR, GL postings, and bank reconciliations.
Supported monthly closings and ensured timely processing of supplier and customer transactions.
Assisted with VAT-related activities and standard financial reporting.
Implemented and optimized SAP accounting setup for AP and AR automation.
Prepared management reports on budgeting and forecastings.
Supported internal stakeholders on finance-related topics and day-to-day accounting questions.
AGC Networks LLC
Financial Accounting Consultant
June 2015 - December 2021 (6 years and 6 months)
Basel, Switzerland
Prepared monthly balance sheets and reviewed general ledger accounts.
reporting tools.
Liaised with external auditors and supported audit requests.
Supported development and improvement of accounting processes and ERP
Ensured timely processing of supplier invoices and payments.
Performed bank and vendor reconciliations and monitored cash movements.
Ensured compliance with IFRS and internal accounting policies.
US GAAP Microsoft Excel SOX