Accountant
Our client is a sucessful, dynamic Energy Trading Group with global activities.
Due to the strong growth ot the trading and shipping company in Zug / Switzerland HQ and to strenghten the Finance Team in Zug we are looking to fill a position as
Junior Accountant
The Accountant manages and monitors all accounts receivable, accounts payable, payment runs and daily tasks.
Main tasks and responsibilities:
- Continuously communicate and work in close cooperation with Head of Accounting and other colleagues on monthly/annual closings
- Maintain accurate balance sheet reconciliations on a monthly basis
- Perform monthly and ad hoc bank reconciliations
- Be responsible for processing and reconciling accounts payable and receivable
- Planning and administration of weekly payment runs
- Assist with the preparation of the monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements for the Group according to IFRS and the statutory financial statements according to Swiss Code of Obligations
- Perform daily general ledger and sub-ledger entries in consultation/coordination with the Head of Accounting
- Assist in the regular reconciliation of IC balances including the allocation of intra-group services
- Assist with special tasks and various projects in the CFO area
- Ensure and further develop of accounting processes and the internal control system (ICS)
- Support external audits
Your profile
• 1-5 years of experience in a similar role
• Independent, reliable and accurate way of working
• Organised, goal-oriented and flexible
• Completed commercial and administrative qualification
• experiences with accounting standards (IFRS and Swiss Code of Obligations)
• Experience in an international organization
• Very good knowledge of German & English
• Familiar with Microsoft office tools, especially Excel
• Swiss or EU/EFTA Permit B
Nice to have:
• Experience in the commodity trading sector
• Knowledge of Swiss VAT
Our client is offering:
• Competitive market salary
• Paid Time Off & Vacation Time Off
• No dress code
• Flexible working time and place
• Central and modern workplace in Zug close to the train station
• Free coffee and drinks
• A well-established corporation, with a huge vision, a dynamic and international work environment, and a team of smart, ambitious, and fun to work-with colleagues!