For one if its Switzerland based office (Zug), our client, an international Financial Services structure, is currently looking for a:
As a (Senior) Financial Accounting Manager / Treuhänder, you will work under the supervision of the Business Unit Manager – Finance.
The (Senior) Financial Accounting Manager / Treuhänder supports in the financial affairs relating to clients’ companies in the allocated portfolio with a focus on a client sector or product. The (Senior) Financial Accounting Manager / Treuhänder ensures, in close cooperation with qualified legal and tax advisors and in line with legislation and corporate policies, the timely, and optimal, financial administration of the clients’ companies in line with local legislation and clients’ expectations.
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
* 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
* Good knowledge of SCO
* Be able to prepare IFRS based financial statements and prepare transition calculations to SCO
* Fluent in English and German – 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
Seniority level
* Mid-Senior level
Employment type
* Full-time
Job function
* Accounting/Auditing and Finance
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