Senior Fiduciary Accountant (m / f)

About us

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)

Mission

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

Profile

Profile

Swiss federal Diploma Accounting / Fiduciary or Fiduciary Expert)

Minimum of 5 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