Group Accountant | Single Family Office (m/f/d) 100%

Michael Page; Zug; On-site; CHF 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

International exposure

Job summary

Michael Page is recruiting for a client in Switzerland seeking a finance professional to lead full-cycle accounting, consolidation and reporting for Swiss entities within an international group.

The role covers coordination with external auditors, cross-jurisdictional reporting and governance, with exposure to IFRS and a lean, entrepreneurial environment.

Qualifications

• Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or a related field.
• Around 5 years of experience in accounting, consolidation or financial reporting.
• Strong understanding of Swiss statutory accounting (Swiss CO).
• Experience preparing group consolidations within a multi-entity environment.
• Exposure to IFRS reporting advantageous.
• Advanced Microsoft Dynamics and Excel skills and strong attention to detail.
• Experience coordinating with auditors, fiduciaries and external stakeholders.
• Strong organisational and project management skills.
• Hands-on, proactive and able to operate in a lean, entrepreneurial environment.
• Fluent English; German, Italian, French or Greek would be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Manage full-cycle accounting and statutory reporting for multiple Swiss entities.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly and annual closings, including balance sheet reconciliations and financial statements.
• Own the Group consolidation process, including intercompany reconciliations and eliminations.
• Prepare management reporting packages and performance commentary for senior management.
• Coordinate external audits and liaise with auditors, fiduciaries and tax advisers.
• Support continuous improvement of accounting, reporting and internal controls.
• Collaborate with international finance teams across jurisdictions.
• Assist in governance and corporate secretarial duties for an international entity structure.
• Act as a central point of contact for accounting, reporting and governance-related matters within the international group structure.
• Assist in the development of scalable finance, reporting and governance frameworks to support the continued growth of the organisation.
• Contribute to finance transformation initiatives, including system enhancements, reporting automation and process optimisation.
• Partner closely with senior stakeholders on ad hoc financial analyses, special projects and strategic initiatives.
• Coordinate corporate secretarial activities across a growing international entity structure.
• Organise board meetings, shareholder meetings and quarterly governance reviews across various investment and holding entities.
• Prepare board packs, resolutions, minutes and supporting documentation.
• Manage statutory filings, beneficial ownership records and corporate documentation to ensure ongoing compliance.
• Monitor legal and regulatory deadlines and liaise with external legal advisers and corporate service providers where required.
• Support the administration and governance of joint venture and investment vehicles, ensuring timely execution of corporate actions and reporting obligations.

Skills

Financial accounting

Consolidation

Intercompany reconciliations

Auditor coordination

Excel

Project management

English language

Attention to detail

IFRS knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

Microsoft Dynamics 365

Excel

Job description

About Our Client

Our client is a well-established single-family office based in Switzerland with an international investment footprint across Europe and North America. The organisation manages a diversified portfolio of investments spanning real assets, financial services and alternative investment strategies.

Job Description

Financial Accounting, Consolidation & Reporting

• Manage the full-cycle accounting and statutory reporting for multiple Swiss entities in accordance with Swiss Code of Obligations (CO).
• Prepare monthly, quarterly and annual closings, including balance sheet reconciliations, accruals and financial statement preparation.
• Own the Group consolidation process, including intercompany reconciliations, elimination entries and consolidated reporting.
• Prepare management reporting packages, financial analyses and performance commentary for senior management and shareholders.
• Coordinate external audits and act as a key contact for auditors, fiduciaries, tax advisers and other external stakeholders.
• Support the continuous improvement of accounting, reporting and internal control processes.

International Finance Coordination

• Work closely with finance teams, external accountants and service providers across multiple jurisdictions.
• Support the alignment of local reporting practices with Group reporting requirements.
• Act as a central point of contact for accounting, reporting and governance-related matters within the international group structure.

Strategic Reporting & Process Improvement

• Support the preparation of consolidated shareholder presentations and executive reporting materials.
• Assist in the development of scalable finance, reporting and governance frameworks to support the continued growth of the organisation.
• Contribute to finance transformation initiatives, including system enhancements, reporting automation and process optimisation.
• Partner closely with senior stakeholders on ad hoc financial analyses, special projects and strategic initiatives.

Corporate Governance & Company Secretarial

• Coordinate corporate secretarial activities across a growing international entity structure.
• Organise board meetings, shareholder meetings and quarterly governance reviews across various investment and holding entities.
• Prepare board packs, resolutions, minutes and supporting documentation.
• Manage statutory filings, beneficial ownership records and corporate documentation to ensure ongoing compliance.
• Monitor legal and regulatory deadlines and liaise with external legal advisers and corporate service providers where required.
• Support the administration and governance of joint venture and investment vehicles, ensuring timely execution of corporate actions and reporting obligations.

The Successful Applicant

• Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or a related field.
• Around 5 years of experience in accounting, consolidation or financial reporting.
• Strong understanding of Swiss statutory accounting (Swiss CO).
• Previous experience preparing group consolidations within a multi-entity environment.
• Exposure to IFRS reporting considered an advantage.
• Advanced Microsoft Dynamics and Excel skills a well as strong attention to detail.
• Experience coordinating with auditors, fiduciaries and external stakeholders.
• Strong organisational and project management skills.
• Hands-on, proactive and comfortable operating in a lean and entrepreneurial environment.
• Fluent English is required; German, Italian, French or Greek would be advantageous.

What's on Offer

• Opportunity to join a growing international single-family office with a long-term investment perspective and entrepreneurial culture.
• Broad and highly visible role combining accounting, consolidation, reporting and corporate governance responsibilities.
• Direct exposure to the CFO, senior leadership team and principal shareholders.
• Diverse international remit across multiple jurisdictions, asset classes and investment structures.
• Significant autonomy and ownership within a lean, collaborative and fast-paced environment.

Quote job ref: JN-102026-7123138