Do you have deep expertise in Avaloq Accounting and securities accounting systems? Are you passionate about ensuring high-quality financial reporting while continuously improving accounting processes and systems? Join our Finance Hub Zurich and become a key member of our Securities Accounting & Reporting team. In this role, you will act as the subject matter expert for Avaloq Accounting and our securities accounting sub-ledger (ePOCA), supporting both operational excellence and ongoing finance transformation initiatives.
What would your role be?
Act as the subject matter expert for Avaloq Accounting and the Securities Accounting sub-ledger (ePOCA)
End-to-end responsibility for financial instruments accounting processes within a sub-ledger system from importing transactions and exporting booking items
Maintain and further develop the accounting setup in Avaloq and ePOCA to reflect new business requirements and regulatory changes
Drive process improvements, automation initiatives and finance transformation projects in the area of securities accounting sub-ledger
Support the current accounting team in ensuring accurate booking, valuation, and reconciliation of financial instruments
Deliver accounting data and reporting for Group Finance, local statutory reporting, Tax and other internal stakeholders
Ensure compliance with relevant international and local accounting standards (IFRS, FINMA) and internal control requirements
What are we looking for?
Broad experience in corresponding accounting sub-ledger systems in a banking environment (SAP TRM, ePOCA, Avaloq)
Strong background in securities accounting and investment operations such as corporate actions, income events, and position movements of the bank’s own financial instruments
Experience in reporting from data warehouses and/or other data sources is desirable
Knowledge of tax accounting relating to financial instruments (e.g., withholding tax, Section 871(m)) is an advantage
Experience working with SAP S/4HANA and reporting solutions or data warehouses is desirable
Proven project and transformation experience, ideally involving SAP TRM or other sub-ledger implementations
Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and a proactive hands‑on mindset
Affinity for Artificial Intelligence (AI) and a willingness to embrace AI-enabled tools and ways of working
What do we offer?
Growth opportunities within the expanded Finance Hub Zurich
Friendly and diverse team in an open‑plan office environment
State‑of‑the‑art IT systems and tools to support your development and progression
Agile working environment built on trust and collaboration
Opportunity for remote working / home office
Flat hierarchy with collaboration across all levels of the organization
Prime Zurich location with a campus‑like atmosphere and complimentary lunch
At Vontobel, we are an equal‑opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability or gender identity. We value the many voices within our teams and are committed to creating an environment where everyone who wants to be part of our performance culture can be themselves. It is based on mutual respect and zero tolerance for any form of discrimination.
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What would your role be?
Act as the subject matter expert for Avaloq Accounting and the Securities Accounting sub-ledger (ePOCA)
End-to-end responsibility for financial instruments accounting processes within a sub-ledger system from importing transactions and exporting booking items
Maintain and further develop the accounting setup in Avaloq and ePOCA to reflect new business requirements and regulatory changes
Drive process improvements, automation initiatives and finance transformation projects in the area of securities accounting sub-ledger
Support the current accounting team in ensuring accurate booking, valuation, and reconciliation of financial instruments
Deliver accounting data and reporting for Group Finance, local statutory reporting, Tax and other internal stakeholders
Ensure compliance with relevant international and local accounting standards (IFRS, FINMA) and internal control requirements
What are we looking for?
Broad experience in corresponding accounting sub-ledger systems in a banking environment (SAP TRM, ePOCA, Avaloq)
Strong background in securities accounting and investment operations such as corporate actions, income events, and position movements of the bank’s own financial instruments
Experience in reporting from data warehouses and/or other data sources is desirable
Knowledge of tax accounting relating to financial instruments (e.g., withholding tax, Section 871(m)) is an advantage
Experience working with SAP S/4HANA and reporting solutions or data warehouses is desirable
Proven project and transformation experience, ideally involving SAP TRM or other sub-ledger implementations
Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and a proactive hands‑on mindset
Affinity for Artificial Intelligence (AI) and a willingness to embrace AI-enabled tools and ways of working
What do we offer?
Growth opportunities within the expanded Finance Hub Zurich
Friendly and diverse team in an open‑plan office environment
State‑of‑the‑art IT systems and tools to support your development and progression
Agile working environment built on trust and collaboration
Opportunity for remote working / home office
Flat hierarchy with collaboration across all levels of the organization
Prime Zurich location with a campus‑like atmosphere and complimentary lunch
At Vontobel, we are an equal‑opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability or gender identity. We value the many voices within our teams and are committed to creating an environment where everyone who wants to be part of our performance culture can be themselves. It is based on mutual respect and zero tolerance for any form of discrimination.
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Senior Avaloq & Securities Accounting Specialist Arbeitgeber: Vontobel
Vontobel ist ein hervorragender Arbeitgeber, der seinen Mitarbeitern in Zürich eine dynamische und unterstützende Arbeitsumgebung bietet. Mit einem Fokus auf Zusammenarbeit und Innovation im Bereich der KI-Sicherheit fördern wir das persönliche und berufliche Wachstum unserer Mitarbeiter durch vielfältige Entwicklungsmöglichkeiten. Unsere modernen Büroräume und die zentrale Lage machen es einfach, Teil eines engagierten Teams zu werden, das täglich an spannenden Herausforderungen arbeitet.
