Salary: A competitive remuneration package will be offered to the successful candidate.
Job Description: As a junior accountant in our client accounting team, you will play a key role in supporting the trust teams of the front office. Your primary responsibilities will include bookkeeping, processing payments, handling accounts receivable and payable, and assisting with financial reporting. Key tasks will involve:
* Updating general ledgers and reconciling multi-currency bank accounts
* Maintaining and reconciling investment portfolios (quoted/unquoted securities, real estate, private equity, vessels, art)
* Liaising with trust administrators and third parties to gather missing documentation
* Assisting in preparing simple and complex financial statements, audit packs, cash and expense reports, and tax returns
This is an exciting opportunity for a dynamic and bright junior to mid-level accountant to join our team and gain exposure to high-value clients and varied asset types.
Required Skills and Qualifications: To be successful in this role, you should have some accounting/bookkeeping experience and hold a CFC/BTEC or higher education qualification. Any trust accounting experience would be a plus, but it's not essential. You should be comfortable with journal entries, reconciliations, and handling figures. An accounting diploma would be an asset, but not essential. You must be a committed and diligent team player who is happy with a busy workload and can commit to a full-time, permanent contract. You should also have strong MS office skills, particularly Excel for manual entries, and be proficient in accounting software. Fluency in English is required, and some knowledge of French would be beneficial. Finally, you must already be based in the Geneva area and have a valid Swiss work permit.
Benefits: Our company offers a supportive and collaborative work environment that allows for structured career development. You will have daily interaction across departments and with external stakeholders, providing opportunities for consolidation on experience. This dynamic company values its employees and invests in their growth and development.
Others: If you are a motivated and ambitious individual looking for a challenging and rewarding role, please consider applying for this position.