Accountant

About ANAVIA

ANAVIA is a Swiss aerospace company and a global leader in the development and manufacture of advanced unmanned vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) aircraft systems, with a maximum take-off weight of up to 1,150 kg. Our innovative helicopter platforms and sensors cater to a diverse range of missions, including intelligence and surveillance (ISR), infrastructure inspection, cargo, and other critical operations.

With a commitment to excellence, ANAVIA boasts a multinational and multidisciplinary team of highly skilled engineers specializing in mechatronics, avionics, composites, software, flight testing, and industry experts in marketing, manufacturing, flight operations, and service. We manage the entire product lifecycle in-house, from concept and design through certification, production, and global customer support.

Headquartered in Bilten and Näfels, Switzerland, alongside a wholly owned subsidiary in the United Arab Emirates, ANAVIA merges Swiss engineering precision with a growing global presence. Our reputation is founded on technological innovation, operational reliability, and uncompromising quality. Supported by a robust European supply chain, we deliver mission-ready aerospace solutions that reflect exceptional Swiss standards in precision and manufacturing excellence.

Your Mission

As we continue our rapid growth, we are eager to welcome a dedicated Accountant to contribute to the future of unmanned aviation.

Key Responsibilities

• Financial Accounting:
  • Independently process accounts payable, including the verification, coding, and posting of supplier invoices.
  • Manage accounts receivable, including customer invoicing and monitoring incoming payments.
  • Post daily financial transactions in the general ledger.
  • Prepare journal entries and periodic accruals.
  • Reconcile bank accounts, accounts receivable, accounts payable, and balance sheet accounts.
  • Maintain the fixed asset register, including asset capitalization and depreciation.
  • Prepare VAT returns and support other statutory reporting requirements.
  • Support month-end, quarter-end, and year-end closing activities.
  • Ensure proper and complete accounting records, compliant with internal policies and applicable regulations.
• Financial Reporting & Controlling Support:
  • Assist in maintaining regular management reports and financial dashboards to support data-driven decision-making.
  • Analyze financial results and key performance indicators (KPIs), identifying risks and opportunities at the project, product, and customer levels.
  • Oversee internal cost allocations, cost center reporting, and variance tracking.
  • Contribute to cost control initiatives and monitor departmental spending, ensuring effective internal financial controls and procedures.
• Cost Accounting and Reporting:
  • Support cost center and cost object accounting.
  • Assist with internal cost allocations.
  • Prepare standard reports and reconciliations.
  • Support budgeting, forecasting, and reporting processes.
  • Maintain and manage financial master data within the ERP system.
• Other Responsibilities:
  • Act as the contact person for accounting-related matters within EDGE Finance and ANAVIA departments.
  • Support internal and external audits.
  • Contribute to the optimization and digitalization of finance processes.
  • Perform general administrative tasks within the Finance Department.

Your Profile

• Education: Completed commercial vocational training, supplemented by further education in Finance and Accounting or equivalent qualification.
• Experience: Several years of experience in finance and accounting, with solid knowledge of accounts payable, accounts receivable, and general ledger accounting. Previous experience with month-end and year-end closing processes is essential; experience in cost accounting is an advantage.
• Skills: Excellent attention to detail and accuracy, strong organizational and time management abilities, and a structured, reliable, and proactive approach to work. High integrity and discretion when handling confidential information are crucial.
• Languages: Proficiency in both German and English, written and spoken.
• Competencies & Duties: Ability to work independently in a structured and reliable manner, ensure timely processing of accounting transactions, comply with financial policies and regulatory requirements, handle confidential information discreetly, and support the continuous improvement of finance processes.

Join a dynamic and international team at ANAVIA and contribute to shaping the future of unmanned aviation.

Please note that candidates must hold a valid Swiss work permit, EU nationality, or Swiss citizenship.