VARDIS is a Swiss-based oral health company founded by Dr. Haleh and Dr. Golnar Abivardi, dentists, innovators, and award-winning entrepreneurs. vVARDIS is the result of a combined 30 years of dental and entrepreneurial experience, and 20 years of laboratory and clinical research paired with the creative vision of its founders.
At vVARDIS, we are committed to delivering innovative solutions that enhance oral health and well-being, inspired by the vision of our founders to foster preventive rather than reparative dentistry. At the heart of our Company lies its patented, revolutionary biomimetic peptide technology. Scientifically proven in over 200 publications, this unique technology can treat early caries through enamel regeneration, like no other technology can do, offering a non‑invasive, pain‑free solution for patients of all ages. We offer a number of oral health products targeting dental professionals and their patients, as well as consumers, all based on our proprietary technology.
We value our people and believe in fostering a positive and collaborative work environment, based on our core values of innovation, excellence, integrity, and empathy.
We are located in Zug, Switzerland, with operations across Europe and the US. Join us on this exciting journey!
Department: Finance
Location: Zug, Switzerland (Hybrid - approx. 60% on-site / 40% remote)
Position Overview
As a key member of the global finance team, the Senior Accountant - General Ledger & Compliance will take ownership of general ledger accounting, reconciliations, VAT and compliance across all our entities. The role supports monthly reporting activities, contributes to the external and statutory audit process and partners closely with other stakeholders across the business in a fast-paced, multi-entity environment where accuracy, initiative, and a hands‑on mindset make a real difference.
Key Responsibilities
General Ledger
- Record and manage all general ledger journal entries as part of the month-end close process
- Support the month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close timeline in coordination with other Teams
- Perform monthly prepayment releases and maintain the prepayments schedule
- Book and release accruals, working closely with Accounts Payables and the business on accrual estimates
- Set up new fixed assets in the system and maintain the fixed asset register
- Book monthly payroll journal entries based on files received from HR
- Perform all balance sheet account reconciliations, ensuring reconciling items are investigated and resolved on a timely basis
- Reconcile debt and loan balances, including intercompany loans, and ensure interest accruals are booked accurately
VAT & Tax Compliance
- Prepare and file monthly/quarterly VAT returns and address all VAT related requests from the authorities across all EU entities
Audit & SOX Compliance
- Support the preparation of documentation for the external group audit as well as statutory audit across the EU entities
- Support process improvement initiatives within the accounting function
- Maintain SOX internal control documentation and evidence of executed controls
- Support the maintenance and periodic update of vVARDIS's accounting policies and procedures to reflect new standards and evolving business requirements
Qualifications & Skills
- Bachelor's degree in accounting, Finance, or a related field
- Minimum of 5 years of relevant accounting experience in an international, multi-entity environment, ideally gained within a US company or a US GAAP environment
- Experience with Microsoft D365
- Strong Microsoft Excel skills
- Comfortable using AI tools to improve efficiency and accuracy in day-to-day work
- Proactive, hands‑on, and able to work independently in a fast‑paced, multi‑entity environment
- Excellent organizational and time‑management skills, with the ability to meet deadlines
- Strong communication skills and a collaborative, team‑oriented mindset
- Fluent in English; German is a plus
vVARDIS is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified persons.
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Senior Accountant, General Ledger & Compliance in Zug Arbeitgeber: vVARDIS AG
vVARDIS ist ein hervorragender Arbeitgeber, der seinen Mitarbeitern eine positive und kollaborative Arbeitsumgebung bietet, die auf Innovation, Exzellenz, Integrität und Empathie basiert. In Zug, Schweiz, gelegen, profitieren Mitarbeiter von einem dynamischen Umfeld, das kontinuierliche Weiterbildung und persönliche Entwicklung fördert, während sie an bahnbrechenden Lösungen zur Verbesserung der Mundgesundheit arbeiten. Die Möglichkeit, an der Implementierung eines neuen elektronischen Qualitätsmanagementsystems (eQMS) mitzuwirken, bietet zudem spannende Herausforderungen und Perspektiven für berufliches Wachstum.
