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Legal Entity Accountant (US)

Key Facts

Full time
Senior (5-10 years)
English, German

Other Skills

  • Teamwork
  • Accountability

Roles & Responsibilities

  • Higher education in Business Administration, Accounting or Finance, or a commercial apprenticeship with further qualifications in accounting
  • 4-7 years of experience in accounting, ideally in an international and regulated US environment
  • Strong knowledge of SAP FI/CO and experience with SAP S/4HANA and P2P systems
  • Fluent in German and English

Requirements:

  • Support the accounting and monthly closing activities of the US legal entity, including journal postings, reconciliations and fixed asset accounting
  • Prepare balance sheet reconciliations and assist in ensuring the accuracy and completeness of financial records
  • Ensure compliance with internal controls and maintain proper documentation in the relevant control systems
  • Collaborate closely with colleagues across Accounting, Controlling, Treasury, Tax and Compliance

Job description

Are you a motivated professional looking to work in a dynamic international environment and actively shape future finance processes? Join our Financial Accounting team in Zurich and become part of a collaborative and dynamic finance organization. In this role, you will support the accounting of Vontobel Asset Management US. You will work closely with experienced finance professionals and have the opportunity to grow your expertise in an international environment.

What would your role be?

  • Support the accounting and monthly closing activities of the US legal entity, including journal postings, reconciliations and fixed asset accounting
  • Prepare balance sheet reconciliations and assist in ensuring the accuracy and completeness of financial records
  • Ensure compliance with internal controls and maintain proper documentation in the relevant control systems
  • Collaborate closely with colleagues across Accounting, Controlling, Treasury, Tax and Compliance
  • Actively support the external audit process, including preparation of audit documentation and responses to audit requests
  • Support finance transformation projects, including SAP S/4HANA implementation and optimization

What we are looking for?

  • Higher education in Business Administration, Accounting or Finance, or a commercial apprenticeship with further qualifications in accounting (e.g. Swiss Federal Diploma in Finance and Accounting, Certified Fiduciary)
  • 4-7 years of experience in accounting, ideally in an international and regulated US environment
  • Strong knowledge of SAP FI/CO; experience with SAP S/4HANA and P2P systems (e.g. Basware, Concur) is an advantage
  • Good understanding of accounting principles (IFRS, US GAAP) and their application
  • High level of initiative, accountability, and teamwork skills in an international environment
  • Structured, independent, and precise working style with a strong quality mindset
  • Affinity for Artificial Intelligence (AI) and a willingness to embrace AI-enabled tools and ways of working. 
  • Fluent in German and English

What we offer?

  • Growth opportunities within the extended Financial Accounting team at the Zurich hub
  • Friendly and diverse team in an open-office environment
  • Access to the latest IT systems and tools to support your professional growth
  • Agile working environment within a culture of trust and collaboration
  • Option to work from home
  • Flat hierarchy with collaboration across all levels
  • Prime Zurich location with campus-style atmosphere and free lunch facilities

We are looking for talented people, not just a CV that ticks all the boxes. Even if you do not have absolutely everything we have asked for, if this role sounds like a good fit for you, we encourage you to apply. 

Why Vontobel? 

At Vontobel, you are building better futures for our clients and society, as well as for yourself. As a family-owned and publicly listed company with over 2,000 professionals based in 28 locations globally and headquartered in Zurich, we’re committed to long-term thinking and sustainability. 

Our diverse team values unique perspectives, and we hire individuals determined to deliver in a dynamic and changing world. Even if you don’t meet all the criteria, we encourage you to apply if you’re enthusiastic about the role. 

Do you want to be Vontobel? 

Thank you for applying to Vontobel. We will carefully review your application and will respond to you in a timely manner.

At Vontobel, we are an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability or gender identity.

We value the many voices within our teams and are committed to creating an environment where everyone who wants to be part of our performance culture can be themselves. It is based on mutual respect and zero tolerance for any form of discrimination.

If you have any questions you can contact us through our contact form.

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