Senior Accountant FR / ENG 100% (m / f)

at  Michael Page Switzerland

ABOUT OUR CLIENT

Our client is a well-established Trust & Fiduciary company based in Switzerland and other international financial places.

JOB DESCRIPTION

• Integration within the corporate services department;
• Independently manage financial administration for client companies in Switzerland;
• Prepare & review financial statements, handle taxes, VAT, and payroll for clients;
• Managing the closing process and creating financial reports in line with Swiss Code of Obligations;
• Collaborate closely with legal and tax advisors to ensure compliance with local legislation and corporate policies;
• Support the team in projects beyond fiduciary services, such as cross-departmental initiatives;
• Coaching of (Junior) Financial Account Managers and help them to develop within the growing team and organization;
• Preparation of reporting packages and cash flow statements according to Swiss CO (IFRS & US GAAP);
• Preparation 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;
• Potential business trips in Switzerland;
• Link with other internal departments in Switzerland and abroad;Participation to the day to day in the office.

THE SUCCESSFUL APPLICANT

• Professional Senior Fiduciary/Accounting qualification (Swiss federal Degree or equivalent);
• Proven 4-7 years of experience in Switzerland and knowledge of all aspects of the financial statements and closing process;
• Strong knowledge of Swiss Code of Obligations;
• Knowledge in IFRS & US GAAP. Must be able to prepare IFRS-based financial statements;
• Fluent in English and French (spoken, written, and report writing); knowledge of German is an advantage;
• Proficient in IT tools such as MS Office, Abacus, SAP, Viewpoint, and Dr. Tax;
• Senior profile with autonomy, independance & able to deal with clients ;
• Analytical, proactive, organized, and a strong team player;
• Eager to learn and take on tasks beyond the job description;
• Hands on personality with the flexibility of taking over tasks beyond the job description;
• Sense of confidentiality;Mobile in Switzerland.

Please refer the Job description for details