Legal Entity Accountant / Accounts Payable and Receivable Clerk
Vontobel Beteiligungen AG
Zurich
Key information
- Publication date:20 November 2025
- Workload:100%
- Contract type:Permanent position
- Place of work:Zurich
Job summary
Join Vontobel as a Legal Entity Accountant in Zurich! Be part of a supportive, international team.
Tasks
- Manage accounts payable and receivable for Vontobel companies.
- Process, authorize, and verify invoices and payments promptly.
- Contribute to the global SAP S/4HANA implementation and finance processes.
Skills
- Minimum of 5 years in accounts payable and receivable roles.
- Strong understanding of accounting principles (IFRS, CH-GAAP).
- Fluent in German and English, with strong organizational skills.
Is this helpful?
Are you a committed individual with the desire to work in a dynamic international environment and help shape future processes? For our Finance & Risk business unit, we are looking for a Legal Entity Accountant. In addition, you will take on tasks in accounts payable and receivable and join a team of dedicated professionals.
What will your role be
Management of accounts payable and receivable for the Vontobel companies
Processing, authorizing, and reviewing invoices, orders, and expenses according to company policies and ensuring timely payment of due amounts
Reconciling accounts payable to identify improper charges
Processing incoming payments and allocating them to customer accounts
Active contribution to the global implementation of SAP S/4HANA for the Vontobel Group and shaping future financial processes and controls
What are we looking for?
At least 5 years of experience in accounts payable and receivable
Good understanding of accounting principles (IFRS, CH-GAAP) and their application in the banking sector
Experience in accounting / purchase-to-pay software (especially SAP S/4 HANA and Basware) is an advantage
Higher business education (university, university of applied sciences) or commercial qualification with specialized further training in accounting (e.g., Federal Diploma in Finance and Accounting, Fiduciary with Federal Diploma)
High level of team spirit, initiative, and self-organization
Structured, independent, and precise working style with a high quality standard
Fluent in German and English
What do we offer?
Growth opportunities in the extended Financial Accounting team
Friendly, diverse team in an open-office environment
State-of-the-art IT technology to support your progress
Agile environment characterized by a trustworthy atmosphere
Possibility to work from home
Flat hierarchy with collaboration at all levels
Top location in Zurich with campus feeling and free lunch
We are looking for talented people, not just a resume that meets all criteria. Even if you do not meet all our requirements, you should apply.
At Vontobel, you are building a better future for our clients and society – and for yourself. We employ more than 2,000 people at 28 locations worldwide and have our headquarters in Zurich.
We are majority family-owned and publicly listed. Our ability to focus on topics such as sustainability in the long term is underpinned by the security of the family’s 100-year commitment.
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