Job Description

For one of our clients, a Financial Company based in Geneva, we are looking for a:
HEAD OF ACCOUNTING - TAX & TREASURY
Job description

• Oversee the accounting function for Swiss entities and supervise accounting for foreign entities, ensuring compliance with Swiss and Group standards.
• Prepare monthly and annual closings, reconciliations, statutory accounts, and consolidation packs.
• Coordinate the annual financial audit.
• Supervise supplier payments, staff expenses, and intercompany invoicing.
• Ensure reinvoicing of expenses to Group entities and funds.
• Lead and manage the accounting team.
• Oversee direct and indirect tax declarations for Swiss entities (corporate, VAT, withholding tax, stamp duty).
• Supervise tax calculations and reporting for foreign entities.
• Manage Group treasury, including cash management, hedging, cash flow forecasts, and liquidity monitoring.
• Prepare monthly regulatory capital calculations for Swiss entities and oversee foreign regulated entities.
• Maintain reports and dashboards on treasury, FX, and securities positions.
• Lead the implementation of a new accounting system and treasury management system.
• Drive process improvements and system enhancements to increase efficiency and compliance.
• Collaborate closely with other internal teams and contribute to ad hoc projects.

Required profile

• Swiss certification in accounting; a qualification in Swiss taxation is a plus.
• Strong knowledge of Swiss GAAP, Swiss tax regulations, and treasury operations.
• Familiarity with Swiss regulatory capital and liquidity requirements.
• Minimum 10 years' experience in accounting and taxation in the Swiss financial services industry, ideally in alternative asset management/private equity.
• Strong Excel skills and proficiency with accounting and treasury systems.
• Bilingual in French and English.
• Hands-on, organised, meticulous, and rigorous, with a strong focus on quality and deadlines.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively across departments.
• Motivated, agile, and adaptable to fast-paced environments.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Strong ethical values and sense of responsibility.

All files will be treated with the utmost confidentiality.

Skills Required