Overview
Accountant Jobs in Mendrisio, Ticino, Switzerland at SPORTLUX
Title: Accountant
Company: SPORTLUX
Location: Mendrisio, Ticino, Switzerland
Role Summary
Sportlux Swiss SA is seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Accountant to support the day-to-day finance operations of our growing international business. The role will be responsible for maintaining accurate financial records, processing accounting transactions, supporting month-end and year-end closing activities, and ensuring compliance with Swiss accounting standards and internal controls.
The ideal candidate has strong accounting fundamentals, excellent attention to detail, and thrives in a fast-paced, international environment.
Key Responsibilities
General Accounting
- Record and maintain accurate accounting entries in accordance with Swiss GAAP and company policies.
- Prepare and post journal entries, accruals, and prepayments.
- Reconcile general ledger accounts, bank accounts, and intercompany balances.
- Maintain fixed asset registers and depreciation schedules.
- Support monthly, quarterly, and annual financial closing activities.
Accounts Payable
- Process supplier invoices accurately and on time.
- Prepare and execute payment runs.
- Reconcile supplier statements and resolve discrepancies.
- Ensure proper approval workflows and supporting documentation.
Accounts Receivable
- Issue customer invoices and credit notes.
- Monitor customer payments and outstanding balances.
- Follow up on overdue receivables with internal stakeholders.
- Reconcile customer accounts.
Financial Reporting & Compliance
- Assist in preparing monthly management reports and financial statements.
- Support statutory audits and provide documentation requested by auditors.
- Assist with VAT returns and other regulatory filings.
- Ensure compliance with Swiss accounting regulations and internal policies.
Treasury & Cash Management
- Perform daily bank reconciliations.
- Monitor cash balances and assist with cash flow reporting.
- Support treasury activities and payment processing.
Business Support
- Assist with budgeting and forecasting activities.
- Support inventory reconciliations and stock accounting where applicable.
- Collaborate with Finance, Logistics, Sales, and Operations to resolve accounting queries.
- Participate in finance process improvement initiatives and automation projects.
- Support ad hoc projects and reporting requests.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
- Professional accounting qualification (or working towards one) is an advantage.
- 3–5 years of accounting experience, preferably in an international company.
- Experience in wholesale, retail, fashion, or consumer goods is preferred.
Skills & Experience
- Strong understanding of accounting principles and financial reporting.
- Experience with ERP systems (Microsoft Dynamics 365, SAP, Oracle, NetSuite, or similar).
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
- Strong analytical and reconciliation skills.
- Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
- Fluent in English; Italian is highly preferred. German or French is an advantage.
