Client:
A highly respected and long-established single-family office, located in the heart of Geneva, is offering a unique opportunity for a junior accountant to join its dynamic and collaborative team. This client provides an enriching and varied caseload, ideal for consolidating your foundational experience in financial accounting, under IFRS. This is a serious and high-calibre institution where professionals can build a sustainable, long-term career. Finders knows this company well and is well-positioned to offer valuable insights into its culture""ensuring that any potential applicant is guided with care and understanding throughout the process.
Position:
Joining a busy, small team and working closely with more experienced accountants, reporting to the chief accountant. Responsibilities to include:
- Bookkeeping for multiple entities and bank accounts -including bank transactions, intercompany entries, investment and FX revaluations, accruals and prepayments
- Review invoices and expenses; coordinate payments with Treasury
- Monthly and quarterly reconciliations (bank and balance sheet)
- Assist with management accounts and funding requests
- Support annual budget preparation and year-end closing
- Maintain accounting, banking, and administrative records
- Respond to ad hoc analysis and requests as needed
Profile- Accountancy certification
- 1-2 years of experience in an accounting role
- Proven experience in full-cycle accounting, including preparation of journal entries and accruals - beyond basic data input
- Analysis of financial statements and balance sheets
- Excellent attention to detail is essential
- Knowledge of IFRS a plus, but not a must
- Conscientious and reliable; used to working in a serious manner
- Strong Microsoft Office skills and prior experience of accounting systems
- Fluent in French or English, with strong proficiency in the other
- Already living and working in the Geneva area (frontalier OK) with valid work permit