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