Accountant, 80-100%

Unique AI; Zürich; Hybrid; CHF 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work setup

Global team

Job summary

Unique AI is seeking an Accountant to join its Finance team in Zürich. The role blends detailed accounting with pragmatic startup thinking, handling A/P, A/R, reporting, budgeting, and cross‑functional coordination in a security‑minded GenAI environment.

Required are 5+ years in accounting or financial controlling, a Bachelor’s in Accounting/Finance/Economics or similar apprenticeship, and fluency in German and English (French/Italian a plus).

Qualifications

• 5+ years of accounting/financial controlling experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Economics, or a completed relevant commercial apprenticeship.
• Fluent in German and English; French/Italian a plus.

Responsibilities

• Process A/P and A/R invoices in Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central.
• Manage expenses (credit cards, invoices, etc.).
• Prepare timely P&L for the Swiss entity and ensure data quality.
• Coordinate consolidation activities and external partners for non-Swiss subsidiaries.
• Support treasury management and VAT/compliance.

Job description

Job Description

Defining how AI and finance work together — securely, intelligently, and at scale.

We at Unique AI are building a highly secure generative AI platform, tailored for the financial sector. Utilizing AI, LLM, agentic and Skills technologies, we aim to revolutionize the Financial industry with an AI Automated workforce. Our mission is to increase efficiency, improve alpha, reduce risk, and increase quality across everything we do. We offer an inclusive environment at Unique and we encourage all genders and all neuro‑diversities to apply.

We are now looking for an Accountant to support our Finance team, someone who balances a detailed-oriented approach with the pragmatism required to thrive in a start‑up operating at the forefront of cutting‑edge technological advancements. We are operating in a fast‑moving environment requiring an open-minded and adaptable mindset.

Job Requirements

• 5+ year experience: hands‑on experience in accounting or financial controlling, ideally in a dynamic or growth-oriented environment
• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Economics, or a completed relevant commercial apprenticeship
• Strong analytical capabilities: able to translate data into clear, accurate, and relevant insights
• Proven entrepreneurial mentality:strong business-oriented decision-making skills with a balanced approach to speed vs. risk with a bias towards impact
• Collaborative team player with demonstrated ability to build trust, communicate openly and effectively with stakeholders across levels and to collaborate across functions
• Hands‑on approach:pragmatic and “roll-up-your-sleeves” mentality, handling adjacent tasks as needed (incl. operational & admin tasks)
• Languages:Fluent in written and spoken German & English (French and or Italian language skills are a plus)
• Experience in a "Treuhandbüro" (accounting company) is a plus

Job Responsibilities

Accounting Operations and Systems

• A/P invoices and A/R invoices in Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central
• Expense management (e.g., company credit cards, invoices etc.)

Financial Reporting, Planning and Controlling

• Prepare timely and accurate P&L reporting for the Swiss entity
• Ensure accuracy, cleanliness and clarity of data, numbers and figures
• Take ownership of reporting, planning, budgeting and controlling within the Finance team

Consolidation and Global Coordination

• Support company consolidation activities
• Coordinate external accounting partners for non‑Swiss subsidiaries (incl. New York, London, Berlin and Singapore)

Treasury and Compliance

• Responsible for treasury management and associated tasks
• Ensure compliance with VAT, insurance requirements, local statutory obligations, etc.

People, Office, and Cross-Functional Support

administrative tasks for the Finance and People & Culture teams, as well as for general office management

Why Join Unique

• Leading Company A chance to be part of a leading company in a rapidly evolving industry
• Innovative & Impactful Projects Engage in groundbreaking projects within the Generative AI space. Contribute towards building the foundations enabling financial institutions to operationalize AI.
• Continuous Learning Continuously learn and adapt to new technologies and methodologies as you work on varied client projects
• Culture A modern company with flat hierarchies that focuses on a people-oriented culture and places great emphasis on transparency and open communication
• Hybrid set up Based in Zürich with flexibility for remote days
• Security‑first culture Develop systems trusted by leading financial institutions.
• Global Team Collaborate with our offices in Switzerland, London, Berlin, New York and Singapore