Fiduciary Accounting Manager / Treuhaender - Switzerland based role (m/f)

Company description

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

Fiduciary Accounting Manager / Treuhaender - Switzerland based role (m/f)

The Fiduciary Accounting Manager / Treuhaender supports in the financial affairs relating to clients’ companies in the allocated portfolio with a focus on a client sector or product. He/She 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 clients’ companies in line with local legislation and clients’ expectations.

Job description

Responsibilities

• General accounting functions and A/P and A/R management

• Ensure correct execution of domestic and foreign money transfers

• Preparation of statutory financial statements according to Swiss CO

• Preparation of monthly- or quarterly reporting packages according to Swiss CO, IFRS and US GAAP including account reconciliations and cash flow statements

• Processing and preparation of regular intercompany balance confirmations

• Preparation of corporate tax returns and VAT returns

• Manage Payroll administration including social security and wage tax contributions filing

• Identify areas within the accounting process for potential improvements

• Participate in incorporation-, restructuring-, and liquidation projects

Required profile

Profile

• Preferable HBO or University degree in accountancy, business, finance or related discipline

• Minimum of 5 years of relevant prior working experience in fiduciary or accounting field

• Knowledge of Payroll administration including social security and wage tax

• Good knowledge of Swiss Code of Obligations (OR) accounting rules

• Knowledge of IFRS/US GAAP is an advantage, but not a requirement

• Fluency in English and German (written, spoken, report writing) – a good level of French is an advantage (but not a must)

• Excellent analytical skills; proactive; conscientious; well organized and a team player attitude