Stonehage Fleming is one of the world’s leading independently owned family offices and the largest in Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA), as measured by its breadth of services, geographic reach and by assets under management, advice and administration.
Stonehage Fleming provides a range of services from long-term strategic planning and investments to day-to-day advice and administration to over 250 families of wealth. The Group employs over 570 people in 11 offices in 8 jurisdictions around the world.
We are currently seeking to appoint a Junior Accounts Receivable (A/R) Accountant at 100%, for a 12 months assignment contract, in our Neuchâtel office.
Stonehage Fleming is one of the world’s leading independently owned family offices and the largest in Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA), as measured by its breadth of services, geographic reach and by assets under management, advice and administration.
Stonehage Fleming provides a range of services from long-term strategic planning and investments to day-to-day advice and administration to over 250 families of wealth. The Group employs over 570 people in 11 offices in 8 jurisdictions around the world.
We are currently seeking to appoint a Junior Accounts Receivable (A/R) Accountant at 100%, for a 12 months assignment contract, in our Neuchâtel office.
OVERALL PURPOSE
The key objective of the role is to assist the Accounts Receivable (AR) / Billing team, ensuring that all procedures within this team are carried out accurately and promptly.
WORKING RELATIONSHIPS
This role will be part of the Accounts Receivable (AR) / Billing team reporting to the Financial accountant/billing Manager in Neuchâtel. This role will involve close and regular interaction with all members of the Group Finance Team, departmental and divisional Heads, Group Relationship Managers and various internal/external business contacts.
PRINCIPAL ELEMENTS AND ACCOUNTABILITIES
- Maintain sales ledger and revenue schedule for Group wide legal entities
- Process daily cash receipts and bank reconciliations
- Maintain, set up, close down Client fee profiles in the accounting system
- Prepare and manage Quarterly, Annual and ad hoc client billing
- Issue and send out invoices/credit notes for Group wide legal entities to relevant Managers
- Act as the billing/invoicing contact for both internal and external auditors
- Reconcile income for Group wide legal entities
- Maintain and review employees charge out rates and timesheets
- Manage the Petty Cash
- Provide cover in the absence of a member of the team
- Analyse transactions in order to produce VAT returns
- Ad hoc task to assist Accounts Receivable Manager
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
- Strong Accounting knowledge
- Diplôme de l’Ecole de Commerce, Maturité commerciale/gymnasiale, or equivalent
- 0 to 2 years of experience in a similar position
- Good numerical skills and accuracy
SKILLS
- Excellent knowledge of English language, German is a plus
- Excellent knowledge of IT systems, particularly of Excel
- Knowledge of Microsoft NavOne would be a real plus
COMPETENCIES AND BEHAVIOURS
- Planning and Organising: Ability to meet deadlines and work under pressure
- Planning and Organising: Prioritise different tasks and execute them accordingly
- Adaptability and Flexibility: Show flexibility in working situations
- Adaptability and Flexibility: Receptive toward learning tasks
- Teamwork: A team player who supports and works towards team goals
- Client Orientated: Delivers excellent client service
- Accuracy, Quality and Productivity: Output is accurate, error free, attention to detail
- Accuracy, Quality and Productivity: Pro-active and solutions focused
- General: Discreet, Trustworthy and Confidential
- General: Integrity and responsibility
We offer you the opportunity to work in an enjoyable environment within an international, fast growing organization.
Contact: Virginie Ravet, recruitment.ch@stonehagefleming.com
Interested candidates are requested to send their complete application file in English, by e-mail.