International Payroll Accountant

Job Summary:

The Payroll Accountant International ensures that all Employees are paid accurately on timely basis & that all related accounting entries are recorded in the financial system.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Process of several international outsourced payrolls;
• Ensures compliant payments of salaries, taxes and social charges for all countries on a timely and monthly basis;
• Ensures correct payroll treatment of equities’ grants and exercises;
• Reviews and updates monthly vacation accruals;
• Books payroll entries in the accounting system;
• Reconciles payroll accounts with General Ledger on a monthly basis;
• Prepares analysis of general ledger accounts for audit, tax and cost analysis purposes;
• Ensure compliance with the company policies and our SOX and other control procedures;
• Reviews payroll providers’ invoices;
• Works on specific payroll projects as assigned by the management;
• Assist the payroll team in various administrative tasks;
• Maintains and protects employee information and payroll operations by keeping information confidential;

Minimum & Preferred Qualifications and Experience:

Minimum Qualifications:

• 1-2 years’ experience in Finance and/or Payroll
• Detail and numbers oriented, with strong documentation control skills;
• Ability to handle multiple tasks concurrently;
• Appropriate handling of confidential information;
• Ability to work within a multinational environment;
• Pro-active; hands on mentality; motivated; team player;
• Fluent in English and local language; any other language is a plus;
• Swiss citizen or valid Swiss working permit;

Education:

Bachelor’s degree required. Master’s degree preferred.