Financial Accounting & Control

• Own the month-end, quarter-end and year-end close processes for assigned legal entities, ensuring timely and accurate financial statements
• Analyse complex accounting topics and ensure compliance with applicable standards (IFRS, FINMA Accounting Ordinance, other local GAAPs)
• Prepare and review reconciliations for key balance sheet accounts
• Implement and maintain robust internal controls over financial reporting to safeguard assets and ensure data integrity
• Monitor intercompany transactions and reconciliations

External and Internal Financial Reporting

• Manage the preparation of statutory financial statements for the Bank and its foreign subsidiaries in accordance with local accounting principles and regulations
• Provide financial insights and analysis related to legal entity performance and risks
• Coordinate with external auditors for statutory audits, managing the audit process and resolving any findings
• Stay abreast of changes in accounting standards, local regulations and tax laws impacting legal entities

Process Improvement & Collaboration

• Design and optimise end-to-end financial processes through innovative process engineering, fostering scalability, standardization and operational efficiency
• Work cross-functionally with various departments (e.g., Treasury, Tax, Operations) to ensure seamless financial operations and compliance
• Provide guidance and support to junior team members

Education and Qualifications

Swiss Certified Public Accountant, ACCA or an equivalent professional qualification

Experience, Skills and Competencies Required

• Minimum 5 years of professional experience in audit or accounting, ideally within banks or other financial services institutions
• Strong knowledge of relevant account standards, including IFRS and local GAAP
• Demonstrated expertise in process evaluation and optimization
• Analytical and conscientious approach to your work, being comfortable with data, processes and systems
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively, manage multiple priorities and meet tight deadlines
• Familiarity with SAP, Avaloq is a plus
• Advanced Excel skills, experience with Power BI, VBA, Python is an advantage
• Fluency in English is required; German is a strong asset

Benefits

• Range of healthcare services and benefits to support overall wellbeing
• Conducive working environment and culture for success
• Variety of inhouse trainings and tuition assistance for further education and training courses
• Ability to incorporate agile working principles into the working week
• Flexible approach to where and when to work, with up to 40% of work time from home.