Merck KGaA Posted August 14, 2026

Tax and Accounting Specialist (m/f/d)

Eysins, Vaud, Switzerland FULL_TIME

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About this opportunity

Work Your Magic with us!

Ready to explore, break barriers, and discover more? We know you’ve got big plans – so do we! Our colleagues across the globe love innovating with science and technology to enrich people’s lives with our solutions in Healthcare, Life Science, and Electronics. Together, we dream big and are passionate about caring for our rich mix of people, customers, patients, and planet. That's why we are always looking for curious minds that see themselves imagining the unimaginable with us.

United As One for Patients, our purpose in Healthcare is to help create, improve and prolong lives. We develop medicines, intelligent devices and innovative technologies in therapeutic areas such as Oncology, Neurology and Fertility. Our teams work together across 6 continents with passion and relentless curiosity in order to help patients at every stage of life. Joining our Healthcare team is becoming part of a diverse, inclusive and flexible working culture, presenting great opportunities for personal development and career advancement across the globe.

Your role:

In your role as Tax and Accounting Specialist, you drive local tax compliance, tax accounting, and Pillar 2 reporting and contribute directly to strong tax governance and informed business decision-making in Switzerland. You’ll play a key part in managing tax risk, ensuring accurate reporting, and supporting planning and optimization projects, working closely with the local CAO, Group Tax, business stakeholders, and external advisors to make a real difference. This is your chance to bring your expertise, judgment, and ideas to the table and help shape a robust, compliant, and business-focused tax environment.

Who you are:

Degree in Business Administration, Law, or a related field

3 years of experience in taxation and accounting

Strong knowledge of national and international tax law

Strong accounting kowledge

Proven experience in local tax compliance, including corporate income tax, VAT/GST, withholding tax, and other local taxes

Solid expertise in tax accounting, income tax provisions, deferred tax, and related disclosures

Familiarity with Pillar 2 reporting requirements

Strong analytical and communication skills

Ability to explain complex tax matters clearly to management and business stakeholders

Professional fluency in English and German

What we offer: We are curious minds that come from a broad range of backgrounds, perspectives, and life experiences. We believe that this variety drives excellence and innovation, strengthening our ability to lead in science and technology. We are committed to creating access and opportunities for all to develop and grow at your own pace. Join us in building a culture of inclusion and belonging that impacts millions and empowers everyone to work their magic and champion human progress!

Apply now and become a part of a team that is dedicated to Sparking Discovery and Elevating Humanity!

Job details

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Location
Eysins, Vaud, Switzerland
Employment type
FULL_TIME

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