OPERATIONAL ACCOUNTANT @ 60/80%

Key Responsibilities

1. Operational Accounting & Reporting

• Process day-to-day accounting operations/transactions for a portfolio of entities established in various jurisdictions: invoice booking, payments, bank reconciliations, AP/AR postings, various contracts, any other business-related operations.
• Maintain ledgers and journals with precision, ensuring full documentation and proper coding. Good understanding of ledgers and subledgers concepts, managing databases with accuracy and in a timely manner.
• Prepare regular (monthly, quarterly, annual) close activities: trial balance, account reconciliations, ensuring the data quality of accounting records.
• Reporting preparation – extract data and support with the preparation of various accounting reports for both internal management purposes and according to the requirements of various accounting frameworks (Swiss GAAP/CO, IFRS, US GAAP, etc.)
• Analysis of financial data and accounts – assist in analysing financial reports and documents, prepare summary reports and liaise with management on identified issues.

2. Compliance & Audit Support

• Ensure orderly documentation and archiving of client data and financial records.
• Support audit preparation: liaise with auditors, supply schedules, and assist during fieldwork.
• Adhere to the applicable reporting frameworks in accordance to the local accounting and statutory requirements

3. Administrative & Corporate Management

• Provide support with entity management: assist with company formations, statutory filings, other related company management tasks.
• Coordinate with banks, notaries, corporate agents, ensuring completeness of KYC, documentation, and accounting/corporate registry filings.

4. Client & Team Liaison

• Communicate professionally with external counterparties in relation to performed tasks.
• Collaborate internally with the Accounting Manager, Relationship Managers and Executive Management.

Qualifications & Skills

• Education: Degree or diploma in Accounting, Finance, or equivalent commerce background.
• Experience: 3–5 years in accounting or operational finance; fiduciary or corporate services background is a plus.
• Technical Skills:
  • Strong working knowledge of accounting software (WinEUR, SAP, Navision, other professional accounting software and tools).
  • MS Office proficiency, advance Excel skills.
  • Data management skills, experienced in handling large number of transactions in a timely and quality manner.
  • Experienced in support of accounts preparation within various international jurisdictions and accounting frameworks.
• Languages:
  • English – fluent
  • French – fluent
• Personal Attributes:
  • High accuracy and attention to detail.
  • Strong organizational and time-management skills.
  • Client-oriented, professional communication style.
  • Ability to work autonomously and collaboratively in a small, dynamic team.