Our client, a globally operating pharmaceutical company, is looking for an experienced Accountant (60%) with payroll responsibilities.

• Manage monthly payroll accounting and collaborate with HR on payroll-related matters.
• Reconcile social security accounts and review year-end statements (e.g., Swica, Helvetia, TAS).
• Support the Senior Accounting Manager with month-end closing tasks.
• Process invoices, employee expenses, and manual journal entries in Sage.
• Assist in preparing quarterly VAT reports and annual VAT turnover reconciliation.
• Monitor and reconcile nominal and sub-ledger accounts.
• Verify documentation and schedule payments in Sage, Kyriba, and JP Morgan.

• Experienced accountant with Swiss payroll expertise (social security, taxes, compliance).
• Qualification in accounting (e.g., ACCA, CIMA) is a plus.
• Proficient in SAGE, Cognos, TM1, PA, BI software, and MS Excel.
• Experience with payment systems and reconciliation tasks.
• Fluent in English and German (both written and spoken).
• Proactive, detail-oriented, and a strong communicator across all business functions.
• At least 3 years of experience in accounting and payroll.

• A dynamic, international work environment in the pharma sector in the heart of City of Berne (with super-duper benefits).
• Flexible part-time role (60%) with development opportunities.
• A supportive team and modern work conditions.

Interested? We look forward to receiving your application.