Michael Page - Switzerland

Financial Accountant

Geneva

FULL TIME

November 30, 2024

About Our Client
Our client is a leading international company with a complex organizational structure, overseeing financial activities for hundreds of global entities. The firm is known for its dynamic, fast-paced environment and a strong emphasis on innovation, accuracy, and cross-functional collaboration. The team in Geneva operates with a flat hierarchy, fostering autonomy and stability, with very low turnover.

Job Description
Accounting & Financial Statements:

Manage the accounting of complex entities, ensuring compliance with IFRS, Swiss GAAP, and internal policies.

Prepare financial statements in accordance with IFRS, Swiss statutory requirements, and for internal management reporting.

Transactions & Payments:

  • Oversee day-to-day transactions, including invoices and cash transactions, ensuring timely processing and payment requests.
  • Record and reconcile bank balances, including intercompany interest calculations and settlements.
  • Monitor and
  • up on overdue invoices to maintain cash flow.



Reconciliations & Analysis:
  • Conduct monthly intercompany reconciliations.
  • Perform analytical reviews of balance sheet and P&L accounts.



Closings & Audits:
  • Support monthly and year-end closings.
  • Assist in preparation for annual audits, ensuring readiness and compliance.



Collaboration & Process Improvement:
  • Collaborate with tax teams to align accounting with tax-related matters.
  • Identify and implement improvements in accounting processes and controls to enhance efficiency and accuracy.



Financial Oversight:
  • Maintain a global view of financial data, supporting the group's monthly consolidation efforts.



The Successful Applicant
Skills & Competencies:
  • Strong analytical skills, capable of understanding the broader financial context.
  • Excellent judgment, decision-making, and results-oriented mindset.
  • Strong communication and relationship management skills, with a collaborative and team-oriented approach.
  • Well-organized, disciplined, and able to manage follow-through effectively.



Personal Attributes:
  • Autonomous, adaptable, and comfortable in a flat hierarchy.
  • Innovative and commercially minded, with a global perspective.
  • High energy, balancing strategic thinking with attention to detail.
  • Integrity-driven and non-political, fostering cross-cultural collaboration.



Languages:
  • Fluency in English is essential.



Availability:
  • Quick availability is a plus.



What's on Offer
  • Permanent contract within a stable, supportive team environment.
  • Opportunity to work closely with senior management and gain exposure to complex financial structures.
  • A role offering autonomy and the ability to impact group financial reporting directly.
Job ID JN-112024-6603150
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