Financial Accountant - Banking

Description Of The Company:

On behalf of a Swiss banking institution of human scale, firmly established in Geneva, we are looking for a banking accounting professional. This well-established institution operates in a demanding environment where accuracy, discretion and integrity guide its activities on a daily basis.

As a long-standing partner of this client, we have an excellent understanding of its culture and direct access to its decision-makers, ensuring a smooth and transparent recruitment process.

Working within a small team, you will cover a broad scope combining banking accounting and regulatory reporting, with direct involvement in the production of financial and prudential data. This position offers genuine visibility and a high degree of autonomy in an environment where quality of work is essential.

• Maintain general banking accounting, including the general ledger, journal entries and controls
• Perform monthly, quarterly and annual closings
• Prepare financial statements in accordance with applicable Swiss standards
• Produce and submit regulatory reports to the Swiss National Bank (SNB) via FIRE (mandatory)
• Control and analyse balance sheet positions and perform reconciliations
• Contribute to the monitoring of regulatory ratios and prudential indicators
• Assist with internal and external audits
• Liaise with internal teams, including Operations, Risk and Compliance
• Actively contribute to process improvements and the optimisation of tools

• A versatile and varied role combining accounting and operational activities
• A position offering a comprehensive view of how a small-scale bank operates
• A close-knit, stable and collaborative environment with a strong team spirit
• Genuine autonomy in organising your work and managing your responsibilities
• A role offering day-to-day variety and a tangible impact on operations
• Collaboration with a strong and well-established client whom we know well, ensuring a smooth recruitment process

• Degree or professional training in Accounting, Finance or a related field
• Minimum 5 years of experience in banking accounting in Switzerland
• Proven experience in regulatory reporting (SNB / FINMA)
• Mandatory hands-on experience with SNB reporting via FIRE
• Excellent command of Excel and standard IT tools
• Fluent French and good professional English
• Reliable, rigorous, autonomous and proactive personality
• Comfortable working in a demanding, close-knit environment
• Valid Swiss work permit or eligibility to work in Switzerland
• Resident in Switzerland or in the nearby cross-border area around Geneva (cross-border commuters accepted)
• 100% position – full availability required
• Fully office-based position (no remote working)