Hr Generalist And Finance Accountant

Hitachi Europe Ltd.

Zurich, Switzerland
Hybrid (2-3 days in the office)
End-to-end financial reporting and month-end close
Swiss gaap and ifrs statutory compliance
Workday hr system administration experience
Hitachi Europe Ltd. is seeking a dual-role HR Generalist and Finance Accountant based in Zurich, Switzerland, responsible for financial reporting and HR operations. The ideal candidate will have experience in both HR administration and financial accounting, with a strong understanding of local compliance and regulations

Job Summary

  • This dual-role position ensures end-to-end responsibility for financial reporting, statutory accounting, and regulatory compliance for Hitachi Europe Ltd in Switzerland.
  • The successful candidate will oversee HR operations including personnel administration, payroll coordination, and employee experience while maintaining full compliance with Swiss labor laws.
  • Reporting to the EMEA Head of Controlling, this role requires high technical expertise in IFRS/Swiss GAAP and collaboration with regional corporate finance functions.

Matching Summary

Match Score: 85

Hitachi Europe Ltd. is seeking a dual-role HR Generalist and Finance Accountant based in Zurich, Switzerland, responsible for financial reporting and HR operations. The ideal candidate will have experience in both HR administration and financial accounting, with a strong understanding of local compliance and regulations.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • End-to-end financial reporting and month-end close
  • Swiss GAAP and IFRS statutory compliance
  • Workday HR system administration experience
  • Payroll coordination and Swiss labor law knowledge
  • Fluency in English and German languages

Nice-to-have

  • French language proficiency
  • Experience with SAP S/4HANA ERP systems
  • Knowledge of JSOX internal control frameworks
  • Background in multi-entity consolidation
  • Strong analytical and data integrity skills

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or HR
  • Hands-on experience in Swiss statutory reporting
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Workday
  • Fluent in English and solid proficiency in German

Work Rights

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