Senior Accountant

Senior Accountant (M/F), Geneva

On behalf of one of our clients, an independent Geneva-based company active in family office, company administration and wealth management structures, both in Switzerland and internationally, we are looking for a Senior Accountant. In a growth context, this company is strengthening its accounting department and wishes to modernise its processes in parallel.

The position

You will be responsible for the accounting, taxation and administrative follow-up of a varied portfolio of Swiss companies, and you will actively contribute to the digitalisation of accounting services.

Your responsibilities

Accounting and reporting

• Manage independently the accounting of Swiss companies (SA, Sàrl, holdings, wealth and operational companies) and foundations
• Maintain accounts, perform bank reconciliations and monitor financial flows
• Carry out periodic and annual closings and prepare financial statements according to the Code of Obligations
• Prepare files for audit bodies
• Monitor current accounts, loans, investments and intragroup operations
• Produce reports and analyses for clients and management

Taxation and compliance

• Prepare tax returns for legal entities (ICC and IFD) and VAT statements
• Handle routine matters related to withholding tax and dividend distributions
• Ensure compliance with accounting, tax and regulatory deadlines
• Work with tax advisors and external experts on complex cases

Client relations and corporate life

• Prepare documents related to the approval of accounts, general meetings and board decisions
• Coordinate exchanges with auditors, tax authorities, banks and notaries
• Be the primary contact for clients regarding their accounting and tax questions, respecting confidentiality
• Collaborate with corporate and family office teams

Optimisation and digitalisation

• Identify efficiency gains: fewer manual tasks, simplified processes, better resource allocation
• Lead the implementation and improvement of accounting and digital tools, as well as their integration
• Standardise procedures to improve quality and productivity, and enhance mandate profitability
• Support colleagues in adopting new tools

Mandate management

• Manage your mandates respecting deadlines, budgets and quality standards
• Plan work and monitor deadlines
• Supervise and review, if necessary, the work of junior colleagues

Your profile

• Higher education in accounting or finance, ideally federal diploma as a specialist in finance and accounting, fiduciary expert diploma or equivalent
• Minimum 5 years of experience in Swiss accounting in a fiduciary environment
• Proven experience in independently managing mandates for Swiss companies
• Strong knowledge of closings and financial statements according to Swiss law
• Good knowledge of corporate taxation, VAT and withholding tax
• Interest in automation and digitalisation
• Fluent French and very good English, both spoken and written

Your qualities

Autonomy, rigour and sense of responsibility; organisation and priority management; analytical and solution-oriented mindset; initiative; service orientation; discretion and integrity; team spirit in a human-sized entrepreneurial structure.

What our client offers you

• An international, dynamic and entrepreneurial environment
• Great autonomy in managing your files
• A diversified client portfolio (holdings, wealth and operational companies)
• Work in direct contact with management and corporate and family office teams
• An active role in the evolution of accounting services
• Professional development prospects
• An attractive salary, in line with experience and responsibilities
• A stimulating working environment in Geneva

Start date: immediate or to be agreed