Senior Fiduciary Accountant (mf) in Zug

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

Senior Fiduciary Accountant (m/f)

We are specifically looking for a candidate with hands-on fiduciary/Treuhand experience and direct responsibility for managing client mandates.

Responsibilities

• Acting as an interface to the accounting team as a subject matter expert in accounting/tax and payroll administration;
• Independently manage financial administration for client companies in Switzerland;
• Prepare & review financial statements, handle taxes, VAT, and payroll for clients;
• Managing the closing process and creating financial reports in line with Swiss Code of Obligations (SCO);
• Prepare & review of reporting packages and cash flow statements according to Swiss CO (IFRS & US GAAP);
• Provide guidance/review on transition calculations from US GAAP/IFRS to SCO;
• Collaborate closely with legal and tax advisors to ensure compliance with local legislation and corporate policies;
• Support the team-heads and related team members in complex issues and projects beyond fiduciary services, such as cross-departmental initiatives;
• Prepare/review of consolidated financial statements and handling intercompany transactions / reconciliations;
• Awareness of developments taking place within client structures and to identify possible commercial opportunities;
• Participate in incorporation-, restructuring-, and liquidation projects;
• Possibility to take on the role of administrative board member / managing officer for Swiss client mandates.

Profile

• Swiss federal Diploma Accounting/Fiduciary or Fiduciary Expert);
• Proven 3-5 years of relevant experience in a similar role in Switzerland;
• Relevant hands-on fiduciary/Treuhand experience
• Proven experience and expertise in direct management of clients' mandates.
• Knowledge of all aspects of the financial statements and closing process;
• Strong knowledge of SCO;
• Knowledge in IFRS & US GAAP. Must be able to prepare IFRS-based financial statements and prepare transition calculations to SCO;
• Fluent in English and German (spoken, written, and report writing); knowledge of French is an advantage;
• Proficient in IT tools such as MS Office, Abacus, SAP, Viewpoint, and Dr. Tax;

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