Senior Fiduciary Accountant (m / f)

Transman International Consulting; Paris; Sur place; EUR 60 000 - 80 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

An international Financial Services structure is looking for a Senior Fiduciary Accountant based in Zug, Switzerland. This role will involve managing financial affairs for diverse clients, ensuring compliance with local legislation, and preparing financial statements under SCO, IFRS, and US GAAP. Candidates should possess at least 5 years of relevant experience, have a Swiss federal Diploma in Accounting or Fiduciary, and be fluent in English and German, with knowledge of French as an advantage.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of relevant working experience in Switzerland in fiduciary or audit firm.
• Proven experience managing a portfolio of different client structures.
• Strong knowledge of Swiss Code of Obligations (SCO).
• Knowledge in IFRS & US GAAP.
• Ability to prepare IFRS-based financial statements.

Responsabilités

• Act as an interface to the accounting team as a subject matter expert in accounting.
• Independently manage financial administration for client companies.
• Prepare & review financial statements and handle taxes, VAT, and payroll for clients.
• Collaborate closely with legal and tax advisors to ensure compliance.

Connaissances

Fluent in English

Fluent in German

Knowledge of French

Analytical skills

Proactive attitude

Organizational skills

Team player

Formation

Swiss federal Diploma Accounting / Fiduciary

Outils

MS Office

Abacus

SAP

Viewpoint

Dr. Tax

Description du poste

For one of its Switzerland based office (Zug), our client, an international Financial Services structure, is currently looking for a :

Senior Fiduciary Accountant (m / f)

You’ll work with international clients and experts in accounting, tax, and payroll, expanding your experience beyond the Swiss fiduciary industry.

The Fiduciary Expert works independently and supports in the financial affairs relating to client companies in Switzerland. The Fiduciary Expert ensures, in close cooperation with qualified legal and tax advisors and in line with legislation and corporate policies, the timely and optimal financial administration of the client companies in line with local legislation and client’s expectations.

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
• Manage 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
• Minimum of 5 years of relevant working experience in Switzerland in a Fiduciary, or an Audit firm environment
• Proven experience of managing a portfolio of different clients' structures
• Strong knowledge of SCO
• Knowledge in IFRS & US GAAP
• 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
• Analytical, proactive, organized, and a strong team player
• Proficient in IT tools such as MS Office, Abacus, SAP, Viewpoint, and Dr. Tax
• Hands on and eager to learn