EF Education First AB

Senior Accountant

At EF we believe that the world is better when people try to understand one another. Since 1965, we have helped millions of people see new places, experience new cultures, and learn new things about the world and about themselves. Our culturally immersive education programs—focused on language, travel, cultural exchange, and academics—turn dreams into international opportunities.When you join EF, you join a multicultural and diverse community working across more than 600 schools and offices in 50 countries, all with one shared mission of opening the world through education. Whoever you are, whatever you are passionate about—we welcome you and want you to bring that to work every day. EF is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and we are committed to inclusion and belonging across race, ethnicity, gender, age, religion, caste, parental status, identity, experience and everything else that makes you unique.Founded in Sweden in 1965, EF has schools and offices around the world, including hubs in Boston, London, Mexico City, São Paulo, Shanghai, Stockholm, Zürich, and more. Learn more at https://www.ef.com.

EF Education is currently looking for an ambitious, driven and enthusiastic Senior Accountant with a flair for numbers, attention to detail and minimum three years of experience to join our finance team at our office in Zürich, Switzerland.

A day in the life of a Senior Accountant for EF Education:

  • Work with the accounting of one or more companies.
  • Ensuring the accuracy of the general ledger entries and complex accruals.
  • Completing P&L variance analysis and commentary for upper management review.
  • Intercompany transactions and cash flow management.
  • Budget follow-up and legal projections.
  • Preparing accurate and timely account reconciliations.
  • Taking the time to identify and implement opportunities for process improvement and efficiency.
  • Regularly communicate with controllers.
  • Working closely and collaboratively with other functional areas and other EF businesses around the world.

The position provides excellent opportunities to build experience in a truly international environment. From the start, you will work closely with your manager as a key contributor in quarterly and annual closing procedures. 

The ideal candidate has/is:

  • 3+ years of work experience in Accounting, Audit or related Finance experience.
  • Bachelor degree in Accounting or Finance.
  • An energetic personality with a positive attitude.
  • Open-minded, solution-oriented and driven.
  • Strong analytical, organizational and time management skills.
  • Accountable and committed to team goals.
  • Flexible and able to multitask.
  • Experience performing a significant portion or all of quarterly and yearly closes.
  • The ability to thrive in an international and fast-paced environment.
  • A flair for numbers and attention to detail.
  • Experience reviewing financials and documentation for accuracy and improvement.
  • Excellent technical and computer skills, particularly in Excel.
  • Strong communication skills (written & verbal).

Why work at EF?

We are international. With a global network of offices and schools, EF is able to offer an international career in any part of the world.

We are entrepreneurial. EF has grown into the largest international education company by hiring people who are street smart and “can get things done”. Our entrepreneurial spirit is at the core of what makes working at EF a ton of fun.

We embrace change. Be prepared to join a flexible organization where no day is the same. We believe change is key to business success, personal development, and career progression.