Senior Analyst - Financial Accounting

Job description: Senior Analyst - Financial Accounting

Tasks

• Prepare monthly management accounts for all entities within the area of responsibility, ensuring that the general ledger is accurate and complete and that all year-end audits and balance sheet reconciliations have been completed and reviewed
• Preparation and approval of the preparation of local GAAP accounts and tax returns for all relevant entities
• Preparation of regulatory reports for regulated entities, communication with local regulatory advisors as required
• Preparation of reports for the Board of Directors of legal entities as required
• Communicating with auditors and tax advisors, ensuring the delivery of information to support the preparation of local tax returns and other tax filings
• Execution and assumption of control processes such as fixed assets or intra-group postings and intra-group accounting
• Building links with finance teams within the finance department, including UK and Swiss financial accounting, treasury, tax, group reporting and financial business partners
• Proactive role in improving existing processes
• Support and mentoring of junior employees
• Supporting other initiatives and projects for financial control and reporting as required

Requirements

• Accounting: ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualification
• Experience: Good knowledge of financial accounting, including technical accounting
• IT Skills: Computer literate with strong Excel skills, desire to learn new systems, experience with general ledger systems would be an advantage
• Interpersonal skills: Communication, organizational and presentation skills and the ability to deal confidently with multiple stakeholders
• Other: Proactive attitude and quick learning ability with attention to detail

We offer

• Comprehensive benefits package, including competitive life and long-term disability insurance, group accidental death benefit, pension/P60, life and long-term care insurance
• Additional benefits such as private health insurance, discounted gym membership and pet insurance, depending on location
• Professional development opportunities and a supportive culture
• Opportunities to make a difference through our charitable and global initiatives