Senior Accountant - German Speaking

About the Position

Senior Accountant - German Speaking

公開日: 9月 18 2026

場所: Budapest,BU-Soroksari ut44 / Hungary

職種: Corporate

作業モデル: Hybrid

Financial Accountant

As a Financial Accountant, you will make an impact by delivering accurate financial accounting, reporting, and statutory compliance support for Cognizant Technology Solutions.

Based in Budapest, you will be a valued member of the Finance team and work collaboratively with finance shared services colleagues, auditors, tax advisers, and other stakeholders across Switzerland and Europe.

Responsibilities

• Support the preparation and review of accounting entries, prepayments, accrued expenses, and other standard accounting activities.
• Help ensure the accurate and timely completion of monthly, quarterly, and year-end close activities.
• Prepare and review monthly balance sheet reconciliations, variance analysis, and management reporting.
• Liaise with internal, external, and tax auditors, as well as Swiss stakeholders and relevant authorities.
• Support Local GAAP adjustments and help maintain compliance with US GAAP, Swiss GAAP, and established financial policies and procedures.
• Work closely with Accounts Payable and Travel and Expense processing teams.
• Act as a finance business partner and identify opportunities to improve financial processes.
• Support additional administrative and operational activities in line with the Controller’s guidance and established procedures.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline.
• Between four and ten years of relevant experience in a comparable financial accounting position, preferably within a multinational environment.
• Hands-on experience supporting a Swiss legal entity, including Swiss statutory reporting, audit, tax, and VAT requirements.
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles and practices, including US GAAP and Swiss GAAP.
• Fluent written and spoken English and German.
• Strong organizational skills, with the ability to prioritize competing activities and meet regular deadlines.
• Excellent attention to detail, accuracy, and communication skills.

Nice to Have

• Experience working within a multinational or European finance environment.
• Familiarity with Swiss Local GAAP adjustments and Swiss VAT requirements.
• Basic understanding of Swiss corporate and wage taxation.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and experience using PeopleSoft or Hyperion.

We Offer

• Opportunity to work in a dynamic and innovative environment.
• Collaborative and inclusive workplace culture.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Professional development and career growth opportunities.

About the Company

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