About the Position

Senior Accountant - German Speaking

Date de publication: sept. 18 2026

Localisation: Budapest, BU-Soroksari ut44 / Hungary

Modalités de travail: Hybrid

About the Role

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

Competitive salary
Flexible work arrangements
Opportunities for professional development
Comprehensive health and wellness benefits

About the Company

Cognizant (NASDAQ: CTSH) is an AI Builder and a digital services company delivering end-to-end AI solutions that maximize investments for real results. Its deep expertise in business, process, and technology enables it to embed the unique context of each organization into technology systems from engineering to production at scale. Its goal: to improve the efficiency of teams, create value, and enable leading companies to remain competitive in a rapidly changing world. For more information: cognizant.ai or @cognizant.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Cognizant is an equal opportunity employer. Your application will be considered independently of your race, color, sex, religion, beliefs, sexual orientation, gender identity, origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, veteran status, or any other criteria deemed discriminatory by European or French laws.

If you are a person with a disability and require assistance with the application process, please contact us at [email protected].

Candidates may be invited to participate in face-to-face or video interviews. Additionally, candidates may be required to present a valid ID during each interview.

Benefits That Make a Difference

Financial Well-being

We regularly review market data to ensure that compensation reflects the value you bring. Your benefits go beyond salary and may include retirement plans with matching contributions, financial training, and more.

Physical and Mental Well-being

We encourage you to prioritize your well-being with paid time off, flexible work where possible, health care plans, clinical counseling, our mental health alliance program, and more.

Your Career, Your Way

With over 350,000 roles at Cognizant, you’ll have the opportunity to explore new technologies, industries, and locations-and develop the skills you need to advance your career.

Making a Real Impact

Think about the brands you rely on every day. Chances are, they also rely on us to power their business. Here, you’ll turn bold ideas into solutions that improve people’s lives around the world.

Your Journey to Cognizant

Here’s what you can expect from our recruitment process. Please note that it may vary depending on the role and location. Check our FAQ for more information.

Step 1: Find Your Role and Apply

Find an open position that matches your skills and career goals, then show us why you’re the perfect fit for that role. If no positions match your profile at the moment, please join our talent community.

Step 2: Speak with a Recruiter

If one of our recruiters determines you’re a good fit for the role, they’ll contact you to schedule a brief interview to better understand your background and skills.

Step 3: Showcase Your Talents

If you and our team want to move forward, you’ll meet with our hiring team. Some roles may also require technical assessments and/or client interviews.

Step 4: Final Decision

Our team will then review each candidate’s potential to succeed in the role. This step may take some time as we want to make the right decision-but you can count on us to keep you updated.

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Senior Accountant - German Speaking

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