Beschreibung
Financial Accountant/Reporting Specialist
Our client, headquartered in Zurich, is an important subsidiary of a global company in the finance industry.
We are looking for a Financial Accountant/Reporting Specialist for a 6 months contract role.
Description:
The role offers a qualified accounting expert to work in a challenging, dynamic and international environment. The role provides the opportunity to work on a specific change initiative which is driven by external requirements from international and regional regulators. The project is expected to be completed within 6 months and is the forerunner to a global regulatory initiative being implemented in 2016. The objective is to establish a granular balance sheet in multiple dimensions.
Some of the key responsibilities will include:
- Assess and deliver against detailed regulatory requirements
- Consult with internal subject matter experts and regulator on requirements, data sourcing, accounting interpretations, etc.
- Evaluate data sourcing and quality
- Build queries and/or control reports
- Leverage data from related regulator deliverables where relevant
- Establish clear and detailed documentation and governance
- Track and communicate progress in routine updates to senior management
- Prepare final regulatory submission and reconcile to internal/external reporting sources
- Implement a data substantiation and sign-off process.
- Initiate and drive change where required to ensure regulatory requirements are met.
Requirements:
- Qualified Accountant or equivalent
- Min. 3-5 years of experience in a in corporate environment (Big 4 experience is an advantage)
- Very good written and spoken English. German knowledge is an advantage but not a requirement.
- Very good knowledge of MS Excel and ideally, SAP BW
- Very good communication skills and ability to work in teams
Additional assets:
- Work experience in an accounting function in the financial services industry would be an advantage
- Proactive and flexible personality with ability to complete multiple tasks under tight deadlines
- Excellent organizational skills
- Ability to prioritize own workload on a daily basis
- Professional and positive attitude
- Preference for working in an international environment
Interested? Please apply online. We look forward to receiving your application.
Please don't hesitate to send your CV to Sophia Alaoui or if you should have any questions, please don't hesitate to call