Finance Accountant

ABOUT WEROAD: CONNECTING PEOPLE, CULTURES, AND STORIES

Founded in 2017, WeRoad is a fast-growing startup that is disrupting the travel industry in Italy, Spain, UK, Germany, France and Switzerland!With 200 team members and 3K Travel Coordinators, we’re a community of travelers who turn every trip into a life-changing experience. We connect like-minded millennials and send them on adventures to 1000+ destinations worldwide.We're on a mission to design and deliver experiences worth living and sharing, through rewriting the rules of the travel industry.

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About the role

JOB TITLE: Finance Accountant

LOCATION: Chiasso, Ticino

TYPE OF CONTRACT: Permanent

SALARY RANGE: CHF 43.500-45.000

What you'll do:

• Fully own the responsibility for the company balance sheets and profit/loss statements through the recording of journal entries, monthly provisions, accruals/deferrals, bank/credit card registrations and related reconciliations

• Balance sheets reconciliations

• Be in charge of the management of the “tour operator closing procedures” through registering invoices in the new customized ERP

• Treasury management and payment process

• Work cross functionally between the global finance and other business teams, developing key relationships and influencing multiple levels of the business;

• Take a proactive approach to reporting, system and process improvements to enhance effectiveness and efficiency in global finance function;

• Support group financial departments with special projects and ad hoc reporting requests, as required

What we’re looking for:

• You have 2 years of experience in a Finance Accounting role

• Background in Economics, Finance, or similar;

• You have good knowledge of Excel and the rest of the Office package;

• You are precise and have great organizational skills;

• You have great communication skills and feel comfortable interacting with others;

• AI fluency: you use AI tools in your daily work (for example to speed up reconciliations, analyse data, draft reports or automate repetitive tasks) and you’re curious to keep experimenting with new ways to make finance processes faster and more reliable.

• You are fluent in English.

You will love working at WeRoad if

• You dream big, aim higher, and push yourself beyond limits you didn’t think possible. Challenges excite you, and you’re hungry for the next win.

• You want to be part of a young, smart, and fun team that shares your passion for travel. You thrive in a community of bold thinkers and doers who challenge and inspire each other.

• You’re an entrepreneur at heart, take responsibility from day one, and move fast to make things happen.

• You prefer adventure over routine and embrace the fast-paced, ever-changing ride of a scaleup. You make decisions quickly, test, learn, and adapt—because growth comes from action.

• You believe in the power of people. Our WeRoaders and Travel Coordinators are at the core of everything we do, and you’re eager to be part of something bigger.

What we can offer

• Performance-based bonus – An discretionary annual variable bonus, and based on performance and company results.

• A free WeRoad trip every year – Choose your dream destination with CHF 1,400/year travel discount or travel even more as a Travel Coordinator.

• A buzzing workspace – Join our vibrant co-working space and community.

• Opportunities to learn – We invest in your growth with training and learning opportunities.

• Trust-based holidays – We believe performance is driven by impact, not by hours at a desk. You are encouraged to take the time you need to recharge, beyond contractual minimums, within shared guidelines.

• Extra benefits – a CHF 1,000 bonus for your wedding or civil union, and one-off bonus when you hit 5 years with us.

• New parent support – CHF 3,600/year for 3 years after birth or adoption (or prorated if your child is under 3 when you start at WeRoad).

• Fun – Team events, Travel Coordinator meet-ups, and unforgettable moments.

• Hybrid working – Flexible working, and we support you to work from your destination of choice up to 1 month per year.

Ready to apply?

At WeRoad, cultural fit matters as much as skills. We assess both the what (your skills) and the how (how you live our values). With multiple steps, we make sure every new joiner is not just a match, but 150% aligned with our Culture.

The selection process will consist of:

• Introductory call with our Talent Acquisition Lead

• Technical and background-based interview with the Finance Manager

• Interview with the CFO

• Culture Champions step

WeRoad is an equal opportunity employer: we consider for employment all applicants, regardless of their race, religion, color, ancestry, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, age, family status, political affiliation, disability, and any other legally protected characteristic.

Statistically speaking, women are less likely to apply for roles where they don't fit the job description perfectly. Don’t let a checklist hold you back: if you’re passionate about the role we encourage you to apply with enthusiasm!