Senior Accountant

pFor 45 years, the Laurastar Group has combined innovation, ambition, and excellence to create long-lasting products that beautify and purify your clothes and home. The family-owned Swiss group's expertise now extends from ironing and fabric care to hygienic steam systems aimed at creating a healthier home for you and your loved ones. Thanks to its unique Dry Microfine Steam DMS technology, Laurastar is the world leader in high-end steam systems, with over 3 million products sold in over 40 countries worldwide. In Switzerland, where the Group’s headquarters are located, almost a quarter of households own at least one of the brand’s most popular products. Laurastar employs around 280 employees, including its subsidiaries in Germany, France, Benelux and Hungary. /p pOur motivated, well-trained, hard-working, result-oriented employees are the foundation of our success. /p pIf you would like to contribute to this success, we look forward to meeting you /p pTo strengthen our Finance team at our headquarters in Châtel-St-Denis, we are looking for our future, /p h3Senior Accountant /h3 pAs Senior Accountant, you will take ownership of the accounting, tax and statutory compliance of our German entity while actively contributing to the Swiss and Group closing activities. You will play a key role in ensuring the accuracy of financial information, supporting international operations and participating in Finance transformation projects. /p h3Your

key responsibilities
/h3 ul liOwn accounting, tax and statutory compliance for Laurastar Deutschland. /li liManage the full accounting cycle for assigned entities, mainly Germany (GL postings, accruals, provisions and monthly closings). /li liPrepare and submit VAT and Intrastat returns in cooperation with external advisors. /li liRecord payroll journals and perform monthly reconciliations. /li liManage local recycling taxes and related audits. /li liPrepare cash reporting and intercompany cash transfers. /li liPrepare year-end closings, statutory financial statements and tax return data. /li liCoordinate external audit requests for assigned entities, notably Switzerland and Germany. /li liSupport Swiss accounting activities and contribute to Group monthly and annual closings. /li liSupport the Hungarian AP/AR team when required. /li liMaintain process documentation and contribute toICS and ISO audit requirements. /li liParticipate in the Oracle Fusion rollout and Finance process automation initiatives. /li /ul h3Technical Competencies: /h3 ul liDegree in Accounting, Finance or equivalent qualification. /li liAt least 5 years of experience in international, multi-currency and intercompany accounting. /li liStrong experience managing full-cycle general ledger accounting. /li liSolid knowledge of ERP systems (Oracle EBS or Oracle Fusion is a plus). /li liProven use of financial and digital tools such as Microsoft 365, particularly Excel and Power Automate. /li liComfortable using AI tools such as Copilot, Claude or ChatGPT, with a genuine interest in automation and efficiency. /li liFluent German (written and spoken) is mandatory. /li liFluent French and English. /li /ul h3Experience /h3 ul liMinimum 5 years of accounting experience in an international, multi-entity environment. /li liExperience with Swiss and European accounting practices, particularly Germany. /li liProven knowledge of statutory financial statements, VAT and Intrastat reporting. /li liExperience with ERP systems such as Oracle or SAP. /li liERP implementation experience is an asset. /li /ul h3Personality, Soft

Skills:
/h3 ul liTeam player with the ability to work effectively in a multicultural environment. /li liHigh level of integrity, professionalism and confidentiality. /li liDetail-oriented and rigorous, with a strong respect for deadlines and compliance requirements. /li liOrganized, resilient and able to prioritize in a complex environment. /li liPositive, proactive and solution-oriented mindset aligned with Laurastar values. /li liWillingness to travel occasionally within Europe /li /ul h3What

we offer
/h3 ul liBe part of a multicultural and collaborative environment, working closely with colleagues from diverse backgrounds and areas of expertise. /li liA key role with ownership and visibility across the organization. /li liThe opportunity to contribute to strategic Finance transformation projects, including Oracle Fusion implementation. /li liA supportive team culture focused on collaboration and continuous improvement. /li liUp to two days of remote working per week. /li /ul h3Ready to make an impact? /h3 pJoin Laurastar and become part of a collaborative Finance team where your expertise, initiative and commitment will contribute directly to our continued growth and transformation. /p