(Junior) Accountant
Our client is a very dynamic Commodity 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
Task and responsibilities
• Perform daily general ledger and sub-ledger entries in consultation/coordination with the Corporate Accountant
• Assist with the preparation of the monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements for the Group according to IFRS and the statutory financial statement according to Swiss Code of Obligations
• Assist in the regular reconciliation of IC balances including the allocation of intra-group services
• Support the Corporate Accountant in analysing the financial statements (monthly, quarterly and annually) and assist in the preparation of forecasts / budgets
• Assist with special tasks and various projects within the finance team
Your profile
• 1-3 years of experience in a similar role
• Independent, reliable and accurate way of working
• Organised, goal-oriented and flexible
• Completed commercial and administrative qualification
• First experiences with accounting standards (IFRS and Swiss Code of Obligations)
• Experience in an international organization preferred
• Good knowledge of 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
• No dress code
• Flexible working time and place (remote working policy)
• Central and modern workplace in Zug close to the train station
• Free coffee and drinks