Accountant Role Description
We are seeking a highly skilled Accountant to join our team. The ideal candidate will have expertise in tax and accounting matters, with a strong understanding of day-to-day activities and transactions.
The successful candidate will be responsible for developing a brief understanding of these activities and ensuring they are properly addressed. They will also assist with the implementation of BEPS 2.0 - Pillar II and assess the impacts of transactions on tax accounting and BEPS 2.0 - Pillar II.
In addition, the Accountant will prepare, review, and manage quarterly and annual tax provision for US GAAP and IFRS purposes, working with EY country teams for sign-off and delivery to clients. They will also analyze clients' current and future income and deferred tax liabilities in accordance with applicable tax and accounting standards (IFRS and/or US GAAP) for the client to consider and approve for financial reporting purposes.
Required Skills and Qualifications
* A recognized diploma or ongoing education in tax, accounting, or equivalent is required.
* A sound knowledge of Swiss taxation, with proficiency in accounting and an interest in international taxation, is essential.
* Ideal candidates will have first-hand experience in tax, accounting, or financial audit.
* An excellent level of French and English is required, with German considered an asset.
* Ability to work with Excel, Word, and PowerPoint is necessary.
* Excellent interpersonal skills, combining analysis and synthesis, rigor, and method, as well as solid deadline management, are essential.
* A humble, autonomous, organized, positive, sociable, and flexible personality who favors teamwork is required.
* Agile growth-oriented mindset, innovative, can work in an agile way, and keep pace with a rapidly changing world is necessary.
* Curiosity and purpose-driven individuals who see opportunities instead of challenges, ask better questions to seek better answers, and value diverse perspectives, inclusive, and build safety and trust, are sought after.
Benefits
At our organization, you'll have the chance to build a truly exceptional experience. We empower you with the latest technology, surround you with high-performing teams, and provide the global scale and diverse and inclusive culture you need to discover your full potential. Through coaching and training programs, you'll develop the skills you need to stay relevant today and in the future – all while building a network of colleagues, mentors, and leaders who will be on the journey with you and beyond.
Ey | Building a better working world. Enabled by data, AI, and advanced technology, we help clients shape the future with confidence and develop answers for the most pressing issues of today and tomorrow. Our teams work across a full spectrum of services in assurance, consulting, tax, strategy, and transactions. Fueled by sector insights, a globally connected, multi-disciplinary network, and diverse ecosystem partners, we provide services in more than 150 countries and territories.