Financial Accountant

About us

Symbiotics is the leading market access platform for impact investing, dedicated to private markets in emerging and frontier economies. The group offers investments, asset management and capacity building services.

Symbiotics Investments focuses on loan origination and bond issuance. It currently employs 100 people and is headquartered in Geneva, with offices in London, Amsterdam, Mexico City, Singapore, Cape Town, New Delhi and Yerevan. Our affiliates in London and Amsterdam are both regulated entities, with relevant investment firm licenses for the United Kingdom and the European Union respectively.

Since 2005, Symbiotics Investments has originated over 6,000 investments representing more than USD 9 billion for about 500 companies in 93 countries.

We are a fast-growing, market-leading company, offering a dynamic work environment in the growing impact investment space. Our people are our biggest competitive advantage.

Who we are looking for

A Financial Accountant who will take ownership of all accounting tasks of a group of Swiss companies, after a dedicated training under the supervision of the Group Head of Accounting and Finance.

The position is based in our Head office in Geneva, with reporting line to the Head of Accounting and Finance. You will work with smart colleagues, in an enjoyable and flexible work environment, supported by state-of-the-art financial tools, actively participating to the improvement of our accounting practices.

About the Job

**Job Description**:
Accounting & Finance

Ensure the general accounting different legal entities
Coordinate and control the integrity of the digital invoices and expenses managements process with third party vendor
Ensure compliance with deadlines, including the establishment of monthly, quarterly and annual closings
Ensure the establishment of VAT statements and tax declarations
Monitor cash flow
Interact with the external auditors and finance partners
Prepare reports and financial statements
Participate in the management of change /cross-functional projects

Change / cross-functional initiatives

Assist the Head of Finance and accounting in all the assigned projects around Business Central mainly reporting, consolidation, accounting standards
Deliver Business Central on-the-job training best practices to the affiliates’ accountants in overseas locations

Your Qualification

**Requirements**:
We are looking for a dynamic person who is project oriented, autonomous, and able to work in a dynamic and challenging environment.

More specifically, you have the following skills and competencies:
You have a « brevet fédéral de spécialiste en finance et comptabilité» or you are currently training for it (last year)
You have 2 to 5 years of experience in a similar function with a SME, serving international markets
You have been exposed to and have an experience with a mainstream finance ERP (Microsoft Business Central a plus)
You have a deep knowledge of the rules of the Swiss Code des Obligations / Swiss GAAP RPC
You master the Microsoft office suite and have knowledge in Business Intelligence Tool (Power BI)
You enjoy collaborating with others to reach common goals
You are comfortable to work in an international and multi-cultural workplace
You pride yourself in providing a great client experience
You easily build trust with others by being down to earth, realistic and being open to other perspectives and ideas
You are adept and agile to perform in a fast-paced environment, and managing competing demands and priorities
You have a high level of integrity and confidentiality
You have an interest in impact finance and/or sustainable development
You are able to work comfortably in both English and French. Other languages such as Spanish would be a plus
Swiss/EU National or valid Swiss Work Permit is required

Job Offer
What makes us different?
The chance to contribute to improving the lives of people in emerging and frontier countries, to work towards supporting the UN Sustainable Development Goals
A flexible work environment with colleagues from 41 countries
The opportunity to become part of a growing business that pushes you to excel every day while having a positive impact on others