emplois michael page switzerland

• Integration within the corporate services department;
• 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;
• Collaborate closely with legal and tax advisors to ensure compliance with local legislation and corporate policies;
• Support the team in projects beyond fiduciary services, such as cross-departmental initiatives;
• Coaching of (Junior) Financial Account Managers and help them to develop within the growing team and organization;
• Preparation of reporting packages and cash flow statements according to Swiss CO (IFRS & US GAAP);
• Preparation 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;
• Potential business trips in Switzerland;
• Link with other internal departments in Switzerland and abroad;
• Participation to the day to day in the office.

The Successful Applicant

• Professional Senior Fiduciary/Accounting qualification (Swiss federal Degree or equivalent);
• Proven 4-7 years of experience in Switzerland and knowledge of all aspects of the financial statements and closing process;
• Strong knowledge of Swiss Code of Obligations;
• Knowledge in IFRS & US GAAP. Must be able to prepare IFRS-based financial statements;
• Fluent in English and French (spoken, written, and report writing); knowledge of German is an advantage;
• Proficient in IT tools such as MS Office, Abacus, SAP, Viewpoint, and Dr. Tax;
• Senior profile with autonomy, independance & able to deal with clients ;
• Analytical, proactive, organized, and a strong team player;
• Eager to learn and take on tasks beyond the job description;
• Hands on personality with the flexibility of taking over tasks beyond the job description;
• Sense of confidentiality;
• Mobile in Switzerland.

What's on Offer

Our client offers & 100% permanent contract within a dynamic, growing and human-sized working environment. Some remote access could also be possible for this role. The trial period will be in Zug and after the role will be based in Geneva with some business travels one or two times per months in Zug.