Senior Trust Accountant

UR Capital; Genf; On-site; CHF 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

UR Capital in Geneva seeks a Senior Accountant to manage accounting and tax affairs for a portfolio of Swiss entities, including SA, Sàrl, and foundations.

You will drive process improvements, digitalisation, and automation of accounting workflows while coordinating with auditors, banks, and tax authorities to ensure timely, compliant reporting.

Qualifications

• Degree or professional qualification in Accounting, Finance or related field.
• 5+ years of relevant accounting experience.
• Strong knowledge of Swiss accounting standards and Swiss Code of Obligations.
• Experience managing accounting and tax affairs of Swiss companies.
• Good knowledge of Swiss corporate taxation, VAT, withholding tax.
• Experience preparing annual financial statements and audits.
• Familiarity with corporate administration and Swiss legal entities.
• Strong IT skills and experience with accounting software; WinEUR is an advantage.
• Interest or experience in digitalisation, automation, system implementation and process optimisation.
• Advanced Excel skills and reporting/data management improvements.
• Strong organisational and analytical skills with attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple mandates and prioritise deadlines.
• Excellent client relationship and communication skills, service-oriented.

Responsibilities

• Manage independently the accounting of a portfolio of Swiss entities (SA, Sàrl, holdings, foundations).
• Handle general accounting, bank reconciliations and monitor financial transactions.
• Prepare periodic and annual closings and financial statements per Swiss Code of Obligations.
• Prepare annual accounts and supporting documentation for external auditors.
• Monitor current accounts, loans, investments and intercompany transactions.
• Prepare periodic financial reports and analyses for clients and management.
• Prepare corporate tax returns (cantonal/communal ICC and direct federal IFD) and VAT returns.
• Ensure compliance with deadlines and coordinate with external tax advisers.
• Lead accounting software implementation and digital tool integration (WinEUR).
• Develop standardised procedures to improve productivity and data quality.
• Support adoption of new systems and workflows by colleagues.
• Review and supervise junior staff when required.

Job description

Join an independent fiduciary and family office services provider as a Senior Accountant, managing the accounting and tax affairs of a portfolio of Swiss companies while driving process improvements, digitalisation and accounting automation.

Responsibilities

• Manage independently the accounting of a portfolio of Swiss entities, including SA, Sàrl, holding companies, asset-holding and operating companies, and foundations.

• Handle general accounting, bank reconciliations and the monitoring of financial transactions.

• Prepare periodic and annual closings and financial statements in accordance with the Swiss Code of Obligations.

• Prepare annual accounts and supporting documentation for external auditors.

• Monitor current accounts, loans, investments and intercompany transactions.

• Prepare periodic financial reports and analyses for clients and management.

• Prepare corporate tax returns, including cantonal and communal taxes (ICC) and direct federal tax (IFD).

• Prepare VAT returns and monitor related tax obligations, including withholding tax and dividend distributions.

• Ensure compliance with accounting, tax and regulatory deadlines.

• Coordinate with external tax advisers and other specialists on complex matters.

• Manage corporate administration tasks, including documentation for annual general meetings, approval of financial statements and Board resolutions.

• Act as the main point of contact for clients on day-to-day accounting and tax matters.

• Liaise with auditors, tax authorities, banks, notaries and other external stakeholders.

• Identify opportunities to improve accounting efficiency by reducing manual tasks, simplifying workflows and optimising resource allocation.

• Lead the implementation and optimisation of accounting software and digital tools, including WinEUR, and support their integration with other systems.

• Develop and standardise accounting procedures to improve productivity, data quality and service delivery.

• Implement solutions to improve the profitability and efficiency of accounting mandates.

• Support colleagues in adopting new systems, tools and working methods.

• Manage accounting assignments independently, ensuring deadlines, budgets and quality standards are met.

• Contribute to the development and continuous improvement of accounting services in collaboration with senior management.

• Review and supervise the work of junior colleagues where required.

Requirements

• Degree or professional qualification in Accounting, Finance or a related field; a Swiss Federal Diploma in Finance and Accounting or equivalent is an advantage.

• 5+ years of relevant experience in accounting, ideally within a Swiss fiduciary, family office or corporate services environment.

• Strong knowledge of Swiss accounting standards and the Swiss Code of Obligations.

• Proven experience managing the accounting and tax affairs of Swiss companies independently.

• Good knowledge of Swiss corporate taxation, VAT, withholding tax and related compliance requirements.

• Experience preparing annual financial statements, tax returns and supporting documentation for external audits.

• Familiarity with corporate administration and the management of Swiss legal entities.

• Strong IT skills and experience with accounting software; WinEUR experience is an advantage.

• Demonstrated interest or experience in digitalisation, accounting automation, system implementation and process optimisation.

• Advanced Excel skills and the ability to improve reporting and data management processes.

• Strong organisational and analytical skills, with excellent attention to detail.

• Ability to manage multiple mandates independently and prioritise competing deadlines.

• Excellent client relationship and communication skills, with a professional and service-oriented approach.

• Fluent French; good command of English is an advantage.

• Reliable, proactive and discreet, with a strong sense of confidentiality.

• Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues and external stakeholders while taking ownership of assigned responsibilities.