Your mission Are you ready to design, shape and implement our financial and accounting processes to support our continued growth? To strengthen our team at deskbird, we are looking for an Senior Accountant (Expertise in …
Skills: Swiss Accounting, Group Accounting, Taxation, Transfer Pricing, Financial Reporting
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Full-time
professional certificate
Career Growth Opportunities, Professional Development, High Autonomy, Company-wide Summits, Team-wide Bursts, Home Office Equipment Budget
Posted 3d ago
~40 hrs/week
Remote in Switzerland
Responsibilities
Design and implement scalable financial and accounting processes across four legal entities to drive enterprise value. Manage daily operations including tax filings, payroll, and the preparation of monthly and annual financial statements.
Requirements
Requires at least 7 years of professional finance experience with expert knowledge of Swiss accounting and reporting standards. Candidates must be fluent in both German and English and have experience in fast-paced environments like start-ups or consulting firms.
Full job description
Your mission
Are you ready to design, shape and implement our financial and accounting processes to support our continued growth? To strengthen our team at deskbird, we are looking for an Senior Accountant (Expertise in Swiss and Group Accounting and Tax) who’s ready to scale the financial systems that power our journey. In our mind, Accounting and Tax are central pieces for lasting enterprise value creation - this is why this role is not just about managing the daily business but strategically unlocking financial potential on company-level. We want to lead and build on your passion for finance, scalable accounting processes, and data management and implementation.
In this role you will
Design Accounting and Tax Set-up and processes to drive enterprise value
Constantly improve Accounting and Tax processes across our 4 legal entities and global set-up
Reiterate and improve on our current group-wide entity set-up from an Accounting and Tax vantage point
Desing Transfer Pricing Policies
Safeguard statutory complaince
Own accounting and tax filings
Actively influence Policy Making (e.g., expense management, travel, asset activation)
Manage Daily Operations
Manage and review recurring accounting tasks, including accounts payable and receivable, local VAT, and payroll accounting.
Perform intercompany and general account reconciliations to ensure accuracy and consistency
Act as the main point of contact for senior external and internal stakeholders
Support the CFO with both operational and strategic tasks.
Monthly and Annual Financial Statements
Own and contribute to the preparation of monthly and annual financial statements.
Support the coordination and execution of the annual audit and external financing rounds.
What you need to be successful
Completed training as an Accounting Clerk or equivalent qualification.
Expert knowledge of financial accounting and taxation under Swiss accounting and reporting standards.
Hands-on experience with Swiss Tax and Group Accounting
Experience in fast-paced environments (e.g., Start-Up, Scale-Up, Consulting, Audit firm)
At least 7 years of professional experience in a finance-related role, preferably within a start-up or scale-up setting.
A self-driven and collaborative mindset, able to work independently and as part of a team.
Excellent communication skills in German and English.
What’s in it for you?
Accelerate your career growth: Join Europe’s leading workplace management software company and unlock rapid professional development.
Steer a Swiss Start-Up through its growth and internationalisation journey to deliver strategic impact
Cutting-edge technologies & autonomy:Enjoy high levels of autonomy, access to the latest tech, and a dynamic international work environment.
Regular physical exchanges such as Company-wide summit and team-wide Bursts
Home office equipment and Co-working budgets
Learning and development: Invest in your future with a yearly development budget for coaching, certifications, and conferences.
About us
At deskbird, we empower companies worldwide to navigate the complexities of hybrid work. Our people-centric software enables employees to easily coordinate office schedules, book desks, and collaborate more effectively. For admins, we provide powerful insights and analytics to optimise office operations. As one of the fastest-growing SaaS startups, we are a team of diverse talent from 22 nationalities, with vibrant hubs in Berlin, Munich, Barcelona, Paris, Pfäffikon, Bucharest, Belgrade, Sofia, and Skopje.
If our mission and this role resonate with you, we encourage you to apply, even if you don't meet every single requirement. At deskbird, we value the unique perspectives and contributions that each individual brings. We believe in the potential for growth and the impact we can achieve together. Whether you see yourself as an 80% fit or more, your passion and enthusiasm are what truly matter. Take that step - let’s uncover your potential and shape the future together.
We are an equal-opportunity employer and celebrate diversity, recognising that diverse perspectives and backgrounds enrich our teams and strengthen our organisation. We approach diversity and inclusion seriously and thoughtfully. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, ethnicity, religion, colour, place of birth, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, military service status, or disability status.
deskbird is the workplace management platform that puts employees first. With an intuitive booking system for desk and other resources, powerful analytics, visitor management and easy integrations, it saves costs, optimizes office space, boosts productivity, and fosters team collaboration—all in one easy-to-use app.
Over 5,000 offices globally, including industry leaders like Deloitte, Decathlon, Philips, Heineken, and Samsung, use deskbird to simplify their hybrid office operations.
Made in Switzerland and hosted in Germany, our cloud infrastructure is fully certified with industry standards, such as ISO27001 and SOC2.
deskbird is the only workplace management platform you will ever need for an efficient hybrid office.
Ready to make the switch?
deskbird is the workplace management platform that puts employees first. With an intuitive booking system for desk and other resources, powerful analytics, visitor management and easy integrations, it saves costs, optimizes office space, boosts productivity, and fosters team collaboration—all in one easy-to-use app.
Over 5,000 offices globally, including industry leaders like Deloitte, Decathlon, Philips, Heineken, and Samsung, use deskbird to simplify their hybrid office operations.
Made in Switzerland and hosted in Germany, our cloud infrastructure is fully certified with industry standards, such as ISO27001 and SOC2.
deskbird is the only workplace management platform you will ever need for an efficient hybrid office.
Ready to make the switch?
