Franzosini is looking for a full-time Accounting Clerk in Chiasso, with experience in accounts receivable and payable, knowledge of ABACUS and excellent language skills.
You will support the administration manager in accounts receivable and payable, working with billing and operational teams. You will handle daily entries, document checks and deadlines, working independently on assigned tasks within company procedures. The role involves contact with customers, suppliers and international partners and requires accuracy, discretion and teamwork.
Accounts receivable and payable: Check and record customer and supplier invoices, ensuring complete documentation and correct account allocation.
Receipts, payments and due dates: Record receipts, help prepare payments in line with company procedures and authorisations, and assist with due-date monitoring and customer payment reminders.
Checks and reconciliations: Assist with bank reconciliations and customer and supplier balance checks, reporting discrepancies to the administration manager.
Freight forwarding documentation: Work with billing and operational teams to check transport and customs documents, including freight charges, additional costs, duties, import VAT and advances on behalf of customers.
Closing support and document filing: Organise accounting records and prepare documents for periodic closings with the administration manager, respecting the confidentiality of information.
Commercial or accounting training, or equivalent professional experience in administration and accounting.
Practical experience in accounts receivable and payable, invoice posting and checking accounting documents.
Native Italian.
German at C1 level or full command of Swiss German.
English at C1 level.
Good Excel skills and experience using ABACUS accounting systems.
Accuracy, discretion, organisational skills and the ability to meet deadlines and work with other departments.
Experience in international freight forwarding companies, with knowledge of administrative and accounting processes related to transport and customs operations.
Familiarity with transport and customs documentation and associated invoice items: freight charges, additional costs, duties, import VAT and advances on behalf of customers.
Knowledge of Swiss accounting fundamentals.
Permanent full-time contract based in Chiasso.
Gross annual salary of CHF 58,500–65,000 for full-time employment, including the 13th-month salary.
Guidance on company procedures and tools, working with administration, billing and operational teams.
An international, multilingual working environment in freight forwarding.
Start immediately or by agreement.
Annual salary: CHF 58,500–65,000 gross for full-time employment, including the 13th-month salary. The amount will reflect experience, language skills and level of independence in the role.