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Senior Accountant

Location:

Basel, CH

Flexible Work Arrangement: Remote

Job Category: Finance

Career Level: Professional

Requisition Id: 3139

Since 1967, Jet Aviation has been crafting flight in its smoothest form. From one hangar in Basel, Switzerland, to some 4,000 employees, and some 50 locations worldwide. Aircraft Management, Aircraft Sales, Charter, Completions, Defence, FBO, Fixed and Rotary Wing Maintenance, and Staffing. Behind every seamless Jet Aviation experience, is a team of dedicated professionals perfecting the art of flight. The artisans of aviation. The craft that brings our customers’ journey to life. In the hangar, on the ground, and behind the scenes. Enabling global flight, with passion.

Position Summary

At Jet Aviation, we are not just offering a role – we are offering an opportunity to elevate your career within a world-renowned leader in the aviation industry. For our team in Basel, we are seeking a Senior Financial Accountant to join our team on a fixed term contract for 18 months, working in shared service accounting departments that supports the financial success of multiple Jet Aviation entities.

Your role

• Financial Stewardship : Prepare, maintain, and reconcile key financial documents, including balance sheets, profit and loss statements, capital expenditure reports, and VAT declarations

• End-to-End Closings: Lead monthly, quarterly, and year-end closings under both US GAAP and Swiss GAAP (OR) ensuring precision and compliance

• Insightful Analysis: Offer financial insights that shape our future by supporting budgeting, forecasting, and analyzing performance variations

• Strategic Collaboration: Partner with internal and external stakeholders, providing top-tier financial support and driving business decision with financial acumen

• Audit Excellence: Ensure audit readiness, supporting both internal and external audits with accuracy and professionalism

What we offer you

• An exciting and challenging entry-level role in a dynamic environment

• Various opportunities for professional and personal development

• Chance to work on exciting, high-profile projects

• A motivated and cheerful team that looks forward to working with you

• Our events are great! We also have lots of fun together outside of working hours

Your profile:

• Commercial accounting education

• Several years of experience in a similar role within an international company

• Results-driven attitude – you execute with precision, accountability, and a customer centric mindset

• Fluent in English (oral and written), knowledge of German is a plus

• Expertise in Swiss GAAP and US GAAP

• Proficient in MS office and SAP (R/3, S4)

If you are interested in a multicultural, challenging and innovative working environment, we are looking forward to getting to know you!