
Posted 3 months ago
ACCOUNTANT SWITZERLAND (TRUST OFFICER ACCOUNTING)
AI Summary
A German-speaking accountant or trust officer independently supports a portfolio of corporate and private clients in Switzerland, handling accounting, tax, payroll, financial records, and board-related documentation.
About this role
For our client, an international trust company based in Switzerland in Zurich, we are looking for:
Deutschsprechender German-speaking Accountant or Trustofficer Accounting
The company is highly regarded as a provider of trust and corporate services for private clients, entrepreneurs and family businesses. Furthermore, the firm's client base focuses on Real Estate, Real Estate Investments, Trading, Funds, Energy, Holding Entities and Operating Entities, among others. The firm operates as a leading international trust company with offices in key locations worldwide.
Tasks
Responsibilities
- Independently support and handle a diverse client portfolio;
- Independently support and advise clients (corporate and self-employed) on business, accounting, tax and social security matters, as well as extensive client communications;
- Preparation of monthly, quarterly and annual accounts for Swiss companies;
- Preparation of VAT statements;
- Management of financial and payroll records;
- Preparation of tax returns for individuals and legal entities;
- Preparation of minutes for board, management and general meetings, e.g. for approval of financial statements.
- Accepting board and management mandates;
- Performing company formations, reorganizations and liquidations;
- Processing payment orders in accordance with the principle of dual control;
- Active involvement in maintaining and expanding client base;
Proactively supporting team members in all matters and nurturing open and good working relationships with them.
Requirements
You have/are
- A basic commercial or business management education and further training in finance and fiduciary (fiduciary with a federal certificate and/or diploma as a fiduciary expert);
- At least 3-5 years of working experience in the fiduciary sector or auditing;
- In-depth knowledge of Swiss tax, finance and accounting;
- Strong affinity with IT and very good user skills in Abacus (FIBU and payroll program) and MS Office (especially Excel), experience with tax is an advantage;
- High customer orientation, social and communication skills;
- Persuasive attitude, empathy and negotiation skills;
- Independent, efficient and accurate way of working;
- Resilient, motivated personality who enjoys work;
- Absolute team player;Stilsicheres Deutsch und Englisch in Wort und Schrift, jede weitere Fremdsprache von Vorteil;
Benefits
We offer
Our client offers an attractive corporate culture in a highly professional, dynamic and international environment. Unser Client bietet eine zielgerichtete Laufbahnplanung und unterstützen Sie bei Ihrer beruflichen und persönlichen Weiterbildung. Gute Entlohnung und ausgezeichnete Sozialleistungen gehört auch dazu. You will work in a modern workplace in a central location in the city.
Interested?
If you are interested in this vacancy, please send your curriculum vitae IN WORD in English (no cover letter) + salary expectations + times for interviews notice/availability via email.
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