Head of Finance

Our client is an internationally established Swiss asset management company based in Zug.
The company has been successful for many years and has been able to achieve pleasing growth and a good reputation on the financial market thanks to its highly committed and qualified Specialists.

For the further expansion of the financial department at HQ in Zug, reporting to the CFO, we are looking to fill a newly created positon as

Head of Finance (Accounting, Finance & Compliance)

Responsibilities

• Review of fund administrators accounting records & reconciliations of the fund's investment transactions and accounts, including monthly NAV and annual AFS (US- GAAP)
• Overview and control accounting processes with external trust company
• Collaborate with portfolio management and IT to understand their investment strategies and provide necessary accounting support
• Prepare and analyze financial statements, including balance sheets, income statements, cash flow statements and KPI reporting for the management company
• Liaise with external auditors, tax professionals, and regulatory bodies to ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations (fund and management company)
• Enhance and implement internal control processes and procedures to ensure the accuracy and integrity of financial information of the management company
• Conduct Compliance related activities as required for FINMA regulated managers of collective assets
• Participate in ad-hoc projects and initiatives related to finance, accounting, and compliance as needed

Requirements

• Successfully completed Finance degree (Swiss CPA, ACCA or similar qualification
• Minimum of 3-5 years of relevant work experience in accounting, finance, and/or compliance in the financial services industry
• sound experience in Swiss CO and US-GAAP accounting standards
• Good understanding of Swiss regulations for managers of collective assets
• fluency in German and English as business language
• Excellent analytical skills and attention to detail
• Strong communication skills and ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, and experience with database software and Python is a plus

Our company offers you a varied position with a friendly working atmosphere, good team spirit, flexible working hours (2 days remote working), a very attractive annual bonus programme and a lot more....