Job Description

Founded in Switzerland in 1968, Zühlke is owned by its partners and located across Europe and Asia. We are a global transformation partner, with engineering and innovation in our DNA. We're trusted to help clients envision and build their businesses for the future – to run smarter today while adapting for tomorrow’s markets, customers, and communities. Our multidisciplinary teams specialise in tech strategy and business innovation, digital solutions and applications, and device and systems engineering. We excel in complex, regulated spaces including health and finance, connecting strategy, tech implementation, and operational services to help clients become more effective, resilient businesses.

If you share our values and want to do the best work, for the right reasons, we can offer you the chance to do it on a global scale and play a real role in shaping our exciting journey.

Important: To ensure a smooth review process, please submit all application documents (CV, cover letter) in English only

The role

You will be mainly responsible for daily accounting operations and transactional activities within Expense Accounting at our Shared Services Center, supporting entities in Switzerland, Germany, Austria, and the UK. As part of an innovative global company, you will also provide support to the Accounts Payable team in finance-related activities and actively participate in internal projects and process improvement initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Process accounts payable invoices, ensuring proper coding, approval, and compliance with VAT and accounting standards

• Manage end-to-end expense management processes, ensuring accuracy and timely reporting

• Post expense and payable transactions in the ERP/accounting system with accurate account allocation

• Reconcile expense reports and prepare intercompany recharges and intercompany invoicing

• Oversee credit card management, including recording, monitoring, and reconciling corporate credit card transactions

• Prepare and execute payment runs in the ERP system, ensuring accuracy and adherence to deadlines

• Perform regular reconciliations related to expenses, payables, and credit cards

• Maintain compliance with internal controls and financial policies

• Act as a point of contact for employees and other departments regarding expenses, payables, and related processes and tools

What's important to us

• You are fluent in German and/or English and have a high affinity for IT systems (ERP and very good Microsoft Office skills - especially Excel)

• German language is considered as an advantage

• Commercial training or education and at least 1-3 years of professional experience in a similar role. Any further specific training in accounting is an advantage

• You see yourself as an internal service provider with the focus on high-quality services to your internal customers

• You enjoy working in a team and are an open and communicative personality

• You are flexible, independent and maintain the necessary calmness and composure even in hectic situations

What we offer

• Work life blend: we offer a safe & healthy workplace, with flexible working hours and the possibility to work from home

• Profit share scheme: In addition to your annual salary, you may receive a profit share defined by the company’s success in the previous year

• Global and Diverse Zühlke community: witness how colleagues from all our 16 offices across the globe come together to create a unique, positive and inclusive work culture, learning from one another at annual team camps, and celebrating year-end parties and other local festivities

• Committed to development: we are committed to the growth of our people and are investing in your development. We’re empowering you to build the skills you need to make a positive impact, both personally and for our clients, today and in the future.

For benefits that we offer please go to this link for Serbia and this link for Portugal.

How to Apply

Please note: Applications must be submitted in English only to be considered.

If you feel you don't meet all the requirements, we are still happy to get to know you, learn more about your ambitions and ideas and look forward to receiving your application!

We welcome people from all backgrounds, regardless of their gender, personality, national origin, race, religion, colour, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, marital status, disability or veteran status.