Senior Accountant / Accounting Manager 100%

Numab Therapeutics AG is an expanding, clinical stage Swiss biotech company based in Horgen, canton of Zurich. Our team is focused on the discovery and development of innovative, antibody fragment-based therapeutics with a focus on inflammation and immuno-oncology. With our breakthrough antibody-discovery and multi-specifics engineering platform, we engage in proprietary projects as well as collaborative research on behalf of partners in the pharmaceutical industry.

For our company’s Finance team, we are looking for a highly motivated and experienced individual to provide bookkeeping, controlling and administrative support.

In this position, you will report to the Head of Accounting. Your main responsibilities will be accounting-related, but you will also provide support to the Head of Controlling. This position is primarily intended for a Senior Accountant; however, candidates with substantial experience in overseeing accounting processes may be considered for an Accounting Manager role.

Your Responsibilities:

• Maintain financial accounting records in accordance with Swiss law and company guidelines, ensuring accuracy and compliance. Your focus will be on the general ledger and all sub-ledgers, including accounts payable and receivable, fixed assets, leasing as well as accruals and deferrals.
• Undertaking timely period end closing activities, including preparation of journal entries and account reconciliations.
• Support initiatives aimed at improving finance processes, to enhance efficiency, completeness and accuracy of financial data.
• Responsible for VAT reporting (quarterly) and VAT reconciliation (quarterly and annually).
• Assist the team in the preparation and review of the semi-annual and annual financial statements in accordance with IFRS and the Swiss Code of Obligations.
• Assisting in the preparation for the external audit and processing inquiries from the auditors.
• Supporting the implementation of the internal control system.
• Participation in the implementation and maintenance of our ERP-system.
• Assist in controlling tasks, such as preparing management reports, budgets and forecasts, and conducting financial analysis, to ensure alignment with business objectives and the achievement of financial targets.
• Your area of responsibility will be rounded off by various administrative activities.