Senior Client Accountant

Experienced Fiduciary - Erfahrene(r) TreuhänderIn mit eidg. Fachausweis / Fiduciary expert %) - Treuhandexperte /expertin %)

Zug, Switzerland

Monday to Friday %)

Hybrid after probation

Join our dynamic team at CSC Switzerland as a Fiduciary Expert at our Zug office, where you'll play a critical role in providing financial administration services for international clients. With over 8,000 employees worldwide and expertise in 140 jurisdictions, CSC is the business behind business.

You'll have the chance to work with international clients and experts in accounting, tax, and payroll, expanding your experience beyond the Swiss fiduciary industry. We offer flexibility, opportunities for growth, and a competitive compensation package.

As a Fiduciary Expert, you will work under supervision of the Business Unit Manager - Finance based in Zug.

The Fiduciary Expert works independently and supports in the financial affairs relating to client companies in Switzerland. The Fiduciary Expert ensures, in close cooperation with qualified legal and tax advisors and in line with legislation and corporate policies, the timely and optimal financial administration of the client companies in line with local legislation and client's expectations.

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.

Your Profile:

•     Swiss federal Diploma Accounting/Fiduciary or Fiduciary Expert);

•    Proven 5-8 years of experience in Switzerland and 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;

•    Analytical, proactive, organized, and a strong team player;

•    Hands on and eager to learn;

Our Offer:

•    Interesting and varied work in a motivated team;

•    Competitive pay and compensation package;

•    Opportunity to help shape internal work processes across departments;

•    Opportunity to work with various external experts in accounting/tax and payroll for our international clients with a view 'beyond the local fiduciary industry';

•    Responsibility in cross-team customer tasks and projects;

•    Opportunities for internal and external training;

•    Innovative working time models and flexible working hours, including possibilty to work from home;

•    Min. 5 weeks holidays (depending on education & seniority);

•    Compensation of overhours (in time and/or pay);

•    And many things more.

Looking for a career that offers both professional growth and work-life balance? At CSC Switzerland, we not only support your career development but also value flexibility and innovation in our work models.

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