Senior Fiduciary Accountant

Job description

• 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

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

• 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 client structures
• Strong knowledge of 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