Accountant Specialist

LIGENTEC is a rapidly growing European deep‑tech Process Design House headquartered in Lausanne, Switzerland, with R&D and manufacturing operations in France. We develop, design, manufacture, and test Photonic Integrated Circuits (PICs) for demanding applications in Sensing, Connectivity, and Computing.

Requirements:

• Degree in Accounting, Finance or related discipline, or equivalent professional qualification (e.g., ACCA, ACA, CIMA).

• Minimum of 3 years' practical experience in accounting or finance roles, ideally within an international or high‑growth company.

• Strong knowledge of Swiss and EU accounting standards and indirect tax rules; experience with statutory reporting and audits.

• Proven ability to produce accurate month‑end close deliverables and reconciliations under deadline pressure.

• Experience with accounting systems (e.g., SAP, NetSuite, Xero or similar) and advanced Excel skills; ERP implementation experience is a plus.

• Highly organised, detail‑oriented and proactive, with strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; able to work collaboratively across teams and with external stakeholders.

• Ability to manage multiple priorities and adapt to changing business needs.

• Working proficiency in English.

What's in it for me?

We offer a unique career opportunity where you will directly impact our global expansion by ensuring robust financial operations that enable technical innovation. You will join an agile, international team of over 30 nationalities, valued for enthusiasm, short decision paths and an open culture.

With us, you're empowered to influence processes from day one, grow your professional skills, and benefit from an environment that supports work‑life balance and continuous development.