Finance and Accounting Expert

Company Description

Founded and headquartered in Switzerland, Avaloq is continuously expanding its global footprint with around 2,500 colleagues in 12 countries, and more than 160 clients in 35 countries. We are an industry-leading provider of wealth management technology and services for financial institutions around the world, including private banks and wealth managers, investment managers, as well as retail and neo banks. Our research led approach and continual innovation is powered by the passion and creativity of our colleagues.
We are always looking for talented people to join us on our mission to orchestrate the financial ecosystem and democratize access to wealth management. Avaloq offers the opportunity to work closely with some of the world’s leading financial institutions as we jointly develop and shape careers. Championing a collaborative, supportive and flexible work environment empowers our colleagues to reach their full potential.

Job Description

As a new member of the Finance Specialist Team, you will be part of an international team of accounting experts. You will address technical accounting topics, support group consolidation and external reporting, provide internal accounting and reporting training, and contribute to the deal hub team with your accounting expertise and compliance knowledge.

Your key tasks

• Provide technical accounting expertise to internal stakeholders on revenue recognition, lease arrangements, capitalization of development projects, and more.
• Prepare technical accounting memorandums for special transactions, non-recurring items, or other significant issues.
• Support monthly consolidation, prepare internal reporting and analysis, and contribute to headquarter reporting.
• Define and maintain Avaloq’s accounting policies.
• Participate in mergers & acquisitions and other finance related projects.
• Prepare training materials and contribute to internal training sessions.
• Act as a role model for the local finance community.

Qualifications

• Has significant experience in audit and accounting practices with a Big Four audit firm.
• Possesses a strong acumen in applying International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS).
• Has achieved a CPA or similar certification.
• Is proficient in English, both oral and written.
• Is a self-starter, highly motivated, and capable of working cross-functionally.
• Is accustomed to working largely independently.

Additional Information

We realize that managing work life balance is a challenge we all face in our daily lives and in order to support with this we are pleased to offer hybrid and flexible working for most of our Avaloqers to maintain work life balance and still continue our fantastic Avaloq culture in our global offices. 

In Avaloq we are proud to embrace diversity and understand the success of our business is built on the power of different opinions, we are whole heartedly committed to fostering an equal opportunity environment and inclusive culture where you can be your true authentic self. 

We hire, compensate and promote regardless of origin, age, gender identity, sexual orientation or any other fantastic traits that make us all unique, we have done our best to write this advert in an inclusive and neutral way. 

Please be aware that we will not accept speculative CV submissions for any of our roles from recruitment agencies, and any unsolicited candidate submissions will be exempt from any payment expectations.

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