Financial Accountant (m/f/d) in Private Banking

Tasks

The Bank’s Accounting & Regulatory Reporting division is a central component of our business operations. Our range of responsibilities is diverse and demanding. Our tasks include:

• Assistance with monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in accordance with the German Commercial Code (HGB) and IFRS reporting
• Tax assessment of business transactions with a focus on value-added tax (including assistance with advance VAT returns and annual tax returns)
• Joint responsibility for ongoing accounting processes, particularly in the area of tax accounting
• Posting and monitoring of ongoing business transactions
• Active participation in the optimization and further development of accounting processes
• Contact person for internal and external audit departments

Requirements

We are looking for a candidate with:

• A bachelor's degree in business administration, finance, or accounting, or a commercial apprenticeship with additional training (e.g., certified public accountant)
• One or more years of professional experience in accounting, ideally in the banking or finance sector
• Solid background in taxation (particularly in the area of sales tax)
• In-depth knowledge of accounting under the German Commercial Code (HGB) and a solid understanding of IFRS (particularly for consolidated reporting)
• Experience in preparing monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements
• Experience with Avaloq as a core banking system is preferred
• Strong aptitude for numbers and an understanding of complex data structures
• A structured, precise, and solution-oriented approach to work
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• A willingness to learn and an open-minded attitude
• Excellent written and spoken German and English skills, as well as advanced proficiency in MS Office
• High level of discretion in handling sensitive financial and banking data

We offer

We offer a challenging and varied role in a key area of our business. We’ll give you the opportunity to apply and further develop your skills and experience.