Accountant - German Speaking

Job content

The Ligabue Group is a historical player in the Food Service sector and specialised in services for the maritime and energy industry markets. It develops Procurement, Catering and Facility Management services (including various integrated solutions, such as Housekeeping and Maintenance), and operates primarily in the maritime sector, for Cruise Ships, Ferries, Cargo Ships, and in the Oil & Gas, Mining and Construction sectors, on Off Shore platforms and at On Shore fields in remote areas.

Accountant - German Speaking:
As Ligabue Group grows, we are looking for a passionate, hard working and humble individual to join our swiss branch on this exciting journey in this role.

The Accountant will be part of a growing Finance team and will have the opportunity to work alongside other related companies with their finance requirements. The ideal candidate must be able to work well under pressure, able to manage multiple tasks and be extremely organized. It is a very exciting opportunity for someone to enter and progress in an accountancy role within a fast growing Company.

The Accountant’s duties shall include, but are not limited to, the following:
Manage accounts payable & accounts receivable
Prepare Intercompany reconciliation

Monthly accounting reconciliation
General ledger entries
Balance sheet and income statement’s discrepancies analysis
Prepare monthly financial statement and accounting reports on a timely basis
Standard Operating Procedure implementation
Support with the year-end close and audit
Ad-hoc tasks as assigned

Qualifications and Education Requirements
Degree in Economics or related disciplines
At least 3 years of relevant experience in accounting
Working knowledge of ERP systems, preferably SAP
Good knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite
Fluent in English, with German is a significant advantage

Attributes for Success

Structured way of working, quick learning ability and analytical thinking
Self-initiative, attentive to details and with excellent interpersonal and communication skills
Proactive, detailed-oriented, hands on and multi-tasking