Senior Fiduciary Accountant (m/f)

Company description

For one if its Switzerland based office (Zug), our client, an international Financial Services structure, is currently looking for a:

Senior Fiduciary Accountant (m/f)

Job description

Responsibilities

• Acting as an interface to the accounting team as a subject matter expert in accounting/tax and payroll administration

• Independently manage financial administration for client companies in Switzerland

• Prepare & review financial statements, handle taxes, VAT, and payroll for clients

• Manage the closing process and creating financial reports in line with Swiss Code of Obligations (SCO)

• Prepare & review of reporting packages and cash flow statements according to Swiss CO (IFRS & US GAAP)

• Provide guidance/review on transition calculations from US GAAP/IFRS to SCO

• Collaborate closely with legal and tax advisors to ensure compliance with local legislation and corporate policies

• Support the team-heads and related team members in complex issues and projects beyond fiduciary services, such as cross-departmental initiatives

• Prepare/review of consolidated financial statements and handling intercompany transactions/reconciliations

• Awareness of developments taking place within client structures and to identify possible commercial opportunities

• Participate in incorporation-, restructuring-, and liquidation projects

• Possibility to take on the role of administrative board member / managing officer for Swiss client mandates

Required profile

Profile

• Swiss federal Diploma Accounting/Fiduciary or Fiduciary Expert)

• Minimum of 3 years of relevant working experience in Switzerland in a Fiduciary, or an Audit firm environment

• Proven experience of managing a portfolio of different clients' structures

• Strong knowledge of SCO

• Knowledge in IFRS & US GAAP

• Be able to prepare IFRS-based financial statements and prepare transition calculations to SCO

• Fluent in English and German (spoken, written, and report writing); knowledge of French is an advantage

• Proficient in IT tools such as MS Office, Abacus, SAP, Viewpoint, and Dr. Tax

• Analytical, proactive, organized, and a strong team player

• Hands on and eager to learn