Finance and Accounting Manager

Location: Luzern area (currently remote; transitioning to hybrid once office is fully established)

Employment Type: Full-time

Reports to: Group Chief Financial Officer

Our client is a listed Biopharmaceutical group based in the Luzern area.

On behalf of our client, Swisslinx is looking for a knowledgeable and detail-oriented Finance & Accounting Manager to act as the dedicated local expert for all Swiss statutory and regulatory accounting matters.

You will work closely with the global finance and accounting team (based in APAC & U.S.), which leads core accounting operations, while taking primary responsibility for Swiss tax compliance, statutory reporting, and local regulatory requirements. You will ensure that the Swiss entity meets all applicable obligations.

This is a hands-on role requiring active involvement in tax compliance, statutory reporting, and selected accounting activities. It is well suited to someone with strong expertise in Swiss tax and statutory requirements who can bridge global processes with local compliance needs.

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 coordinate Swiss tax compliance and statutory obligations, including corporate income tax, VAT, and employer-related taxes
• Ensure compliance with all applicable Swiss laws and regulations
• Collaborate with the global finance team on general ledger activities, including month-end and year-end closing, account reconciliations, and journal entries
• Support global financial reporting by providing Swiss-specific inputs and documentation
• Prepare, review, and coordinate Swiss tax filings and statutory reporting (e.g. VAT returns, corporate income tax filings) in collaboration with external advisors
• Manage communication and filings with Swiss tax authorities and external partners
• Act as the local coordinator for statutory audits, including preparation of audit schedules and supporting documentation
• Process local vendor invoices and intercompany transactions in line with company policies
• 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, or a related field
• Swiss certified accountant (e.g. dipl. Experte in Rechnungslegung und Controlling) or equivalent (ACCA, CPA) preferred
• 6–8+ years of experience in accounting and tax, with a strong focus on Swiss tax compliance and statutory reporting
• Experience working within or alongside international finance teams
• Strong knowledge of Swiss tax regulations (VAT, withholding tax, corporate income tax) and Swiss GAAP
• Familiarity with US GAAP is an advantage
• Experience in SAP would be a plus
• Fluent in English & German; Mandarin would be a plus
• 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.