For one if its Switzerland based office (Zug), our client, an international Fiduciary Services structure, is currently looking for a:
Senior Fiduciary Accountant (m/f)
We are specifically looking for a candidate with hands-on fiduciary/Treuhand experience and direct responsibility for managing client mandates.
Responsibilities
- Acting as an interface to the accounting team as a subject matter expert in accounting/tax and payroll administration;
- 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 (SCO);
- Prepare & review of reporting packages and cash flow statements according to Swiss CO (IFRS & US GAAP);
- Provide guidance/review on transition calculations from US GAAP/IFRS to SCO;
- Collaborate closely with legal and tax advisors to ensure compliance with local legislation and corporate policies;
- Support the team-heads and related team members in complex issues and projects beyond fiduciary services, such as cross-departmental initiatives;
- Prepare/review 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;
- Possibility to take on the role of administrative board member / managing officer for Swiss client mandates.
Profile
- Swiss federal Diploma Accounting/Fiduciary or Fiduciary Expert);
- Proven 3-5 years of relevant experience in a similar role in Switzerland;
- Relevant hands-on fiduciary/Treuhand experience
- Proven experience and expertise in direct management of clients' mandates.
- Knowledge of all aspects of the financial statements and closing process;
- Strong knowledge of SCO;
- Knowledge in IFRS & US GAAP. Must be able to prepare IFRS-based financial statements and prepare transition calculations to SCO;
- Fluent in English and German (spoken, written, and report writing); knowledge of French is an advantage;
- Proficient in IT tools such as MS Office, Abacus, SAP, Viewpoint, and Dr. Tax;