This is a Swiss company with offices in the USA, Europe and Asia that specializes in the development, production and sales of high-tech thin film coating systems for the semiconductor, optics and optoelectronics markets. From the bright LEDs in our cars to the sensors and filters in our mobile phones, their expertise enables the world's leading manufacturers to offer solutions for autonomous driving, wearable technologies and devices, and powerful 5G mobile networks.

We're looking for a detail-oriented finance accountant to join our team. The ideal candidate would be responsible for maintaining our financial records and ensuring compliance with accounting standards and regulations. They would also prepare financial statements, analyze financial data and provide recommendations to management. Additionally, the role is also responsible for the order processing in the Japan entity.

The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of accounting principles, experience with financial reporting, and the ability to work effectively with stakeholders at all levels.

Your main tasks
- Fully responsible for the Management Accounting of the Japan entity including the responsibility for the General Ledger
- Gather and monitor financial data, analyze financial trends including sales and expenses, to ensure they are accurate
- Prepare monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements (balance sheet, income statement and cash flow statement)
- Independent management of accounts receivable and accounts payable
- Day-to-day business: Process invoices using an electronic accounts payable workflow, carry out weekly payment runs, file invoices and carry out all bank bookings
- Full responsibility for the monthly and year-end closing (reconciliation of the general ledger with the subledger, etc.)
- Intercompany matching of all General Ledger accounts and documentation
- Execute daily cash management
- Prepare periodical tax declarations
- Develop and prepare budgets
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure proper financial controls and risk management practices
- Assist with audits and other financial assessments as required.
- Participation in ongoing company projects and supporting back-office administration on a case if needed

=> Order Processing:
- Preparing quotations for spare parts and services
- Obtaining spare parts prices
- Order processing, taking into account foreign trade specifications and company policy principles
- Scheduling orders, including regular deadline monitoring
- Technical contact point for order processing of spare parts and service orders for internal and external customers
- Creation of credit notes
- Checking and verifying commission invoices from agents worldwide
- Creating and maintaining customer master data
- Maintain domestic warehouse (in/out stock management, annual inventory check)

Your profile
- A Financial background is a must and further education in accounting is preferred
- Proven 5 – 10 years work experience as a Financial Accountant or in a similar role
- In-depth understanding of business bookkeeping procedures
- Solid knowledge of accounting regulations and keeping up-to-date with financial policies, practices, and regulations
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills
- High degree of independence and reliability in carrying out the work and in managing multiple tasks and deadlines
- Ability to remain confidential
- Knowledge of the SAP ERP system is desired, preferably SAP S/4 HANA Cloud
- Knowledge of the financial consolidation software Lucanet is an advantage
- Very good MS Office skills
- Very good knowledge of English, both spoken and written
- Basic commercial training, with an advantage in an internationally active company in the area of order processing
- Knowledge of the product portfolio and its technologies as well as the customer, business and procurement market
- Technical flair