Tax and Finance Manager

You will work closely with the global Finance & Accounting team (based in APAC and the U.S.), which leads core accounting operations, while taking primary responsibility for Swiss tax compliance, tax calculations, tax filings, and local regulatory requirements. You will ensure that the Swiss entity remains fully compliant with Swiss tax legislation and meets all applicable obligations.

This is a hands-on role requiring significant involvement in Swiss tax compliance, including the preparation and submission of VAT returns, corporate income tax returns, withholding tax matters, and employer-related taxes. We are specifically seeking someone who has personally managed Swiss tax compliance processes from start to finish rather than solely coordinating external advisors. This role is particularly suited to a candidate with deep expertise in Swiss tax matters who can combine technical knowledge with a pragmatic, hands-on approach.

As the sole finance representative in Switzerland, this role requires a high level of autonomy and comfort working independently in a small, growing local setup.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as the primary finance contact for the Swiss entity
• Lead and manage Swiss tax compliance, including corporate income tax, VAT, withholding tax, and employer-related taxes
• Prepare, review, and submit Swiss tax filings, including VAT returns, corporate income tax returns, and related disclosures
• Maintain ownership of tax calculations, supporting schedules, reconciliations, and compliance documentation
• Coordinate directly with the Swiss Federal Tax Administration and external tax advisors
• Manage routine tax compliance processes internally while partnering with advisors on complex or specialised tax matters
• Lead and coordinate applications for available Swiss tax incentive programmes, including preparation of supporting documentation and liaison with relevant authorities
• Monitor developments in Swiss tax legislation and assess their impact on the business
• Support the global Finance & Accounting team with local accounting and reporting requirements
• Provide Swiss-specific inputs and documentation for group reporting purposes
• Serve as the key liaison between Swiss operations and global finance teams (U.S. and APAC)

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Taxation, or a related field
• Swiss professional qualification in accounting or taxation preferred (e.g. dipl. Steuerexperte, dipl. Experte in Rechnungslegung und Controlling, ACCA, CPA)
• 6–8+ years of experience in tax and accounting, with significant hands-on exposure to Swiss VAT and corporate income tax compliance
• Proven experience preparing tax calculations and managing Swiss tax filings from start to finish
• Experience interacting directly with tax authorities and external advisors
• Strong knowledge of Swiss tax regulations, including VAT, withholding tax, corporate income tax, and employer-related taxes
• Proven experience working in a multinational environment and collaborating with international finance teams
• Familiarity with US GAAP is an advantage
• Experience with SAP would be a plus
• Fluent in English and German
• CH/EU national, or holder of a valid Swiss work permit

If you do not hear from us within two to three weeks, it is likely that we will not be progressing your application further on this occasion. However, please rest assured that we will retain your profile on file and will contact you should a suitable opportunity arise in the future.