Senior Group Accounting Specialist

Company Description

Welcome to Kanadevia Inova, a global innovation leader in the waste infrastructure space, where we believe in creating a sustainable future through technology and innovation.

Transforming Waste into Value

At Kanadevia Inova, we pride ourselves on being at the forefront of waste-to-X technology. We are not just waste managers; we are creators of value from what communities discard. Your role at Kanadevia Inova directly contributes to turning something once considered useless - waste - into something invaluable: energy, heat, hydrogen, fertilizer, and beyond..

Find out more about Kanadevia Inova at www.kanadevia-inova.com.

Job Description

The role has a functional reporting line to the Group Accounting team at Headquarters in Zurich:

• Support technical accounting activities by preparing IFRS analyses, accounting memos, and maintaining the Group Accounting Manual.
• Review consolidated reporting packages, monitor monthly closing activities, analyze variances, and ensure audit-ready documentation.
• Contribute to finance transformation initiatives, including IFRS 18 implementation, Tagetik enhancements, and Chart of Accounts projects.
• Collaborate with local finance teams and cross-functional stakeholders, providing technical accounting guidance and supporting knowledge sharing.
• Identify accounting risks and improvement opportunities, escalating complex matters to Group Accounting leadership when required.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Economics, Accounting, or a related field, and qualification as a Certified Public Accountant (CPA).
• At least 4–5 years of experience in a Big Four audit firm with a focus on IFRS and Group audits; experience in Group Accounting is a plus.
• Solid knowledge of consolidated financial statements, Group consolidation processes, and international multi-entity environments.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to assess accounting issues, identify risks, and propose practical solutions.
• Experience with finance transformation initiatives (e.g., IFRS 18, systems implementation, Chart of Accounts redesign) and consolidation tools such as Tagetik is an advantage.
• Fluent English, attention to detail, and the ability to work effectively with international and cross-functional teams.

Additional Information

• Responsible challenge with diversified field of activity

• Team-oriented working atmosphere in an international Company

• Personal development opportunities through the own Inova Academy

• Opportunity to gain an insight into various technical disciplines

• Excellent employment conditions

• Attractive working place (central, good transport links)

• Modern infrastructure

Compensation

Basic wage component (gross): 77000 EUR/year

This amount is our minimal offered salary. Compensation is determined based on your level, skills, experience and qualifications.

For HR agencies: Please note that we do not accept applications coming from agencies. Thank you.