Client Accountant

CSC

Fiduciary Expert providing financial administration services for international clients. Role involves managing client companies' financial affairs and collaborating with legal and tax advisors in Switzerland.

Posted 6/2/2026full-timeZug • 🇨🇭 SwitzerlandMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Acting as an interface to the accounting team as a subject matter expert in accounting/tax and payroll administration;
Independently manage financial administration for client companies in Switzerland;
Prepare & review financial statements, handle taxes, VAT, and payroll for clients;
Managing the closing process and creating financial reports in line with Swiss Code of Obligations (SCO);
Prepare & review of reporting packages and cash flow statements according to Swiss CO (IFRS & US GAAP);
Provide guidance/review on transition calculations from US GAAP/IFRS to SCO;
Collaborate closely with legal and tax advisors to ensure compliance with local legislation and corporate policies;
Support the team-heads and related team members in complex issues and projects beyond fiduciary services, such as cross-departmental initiatives;
Prepare/review of consolidated financial statements and handling intercompany transactions / reconciliations;
Awareness of developments taking place within client structures and to identify possible commercial opportunities;
Participate in incorporation-, restructuring-, and liquidation projects;
Possibility to take on the role of administrative board member / managing officer for Swiss client mandates.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Swiss federal Diploma Accounting/Fiduciary or Fiduciary Expert);
Proven 5-8 years of experience in Switzerland and knowledge of all aspects of the financial statements and closing process;
Strong knowledge of SCO;
Knowledge in IFRS & US GAAP. Must be able to prepare IFRS-based financial statements and prepare transition calculations to SCO;
Fluent in English and German (spoken, written, and report writing); knowledge of French is an advantage;
Proficient in IT tools such as MS Office, Abacus, SAP, Viewpoint, and Dr. Tax;
Analytical, proactive, organized, and a strong team player;
Hands on and eager to learn;

Benefits

Comp & perks

Interesting and varied work in a motivated team;
Competitive pay and compensation package;
Opportunity to help shape internal work processes across departments;
Opportunity to work with various external experts in accounting/tax and payroll for our international clients with a view ‘beyond the local fiduciary industry';
Responsibility in cross-team customer tasks and projects;
Opportunities for internal and external training;
Innovative working time models and flexible working hours, including possibilty to work from home;
Min. 5 weeks holidays (depending on education & seniority);
Compensation of overhours (in time and/or pay);
And many things more.

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Hard Skills & Tools

financial administrationfinancial statementstax handlingVAT managementpayroll administrationclosing processreporting packagescash flow statementstransition calculationsintercompany transactions

Soft Skills

analyticalproactiveorganizedteam playercommunicationguidancecollaborationproblem-solvingleadershipadaptability

Certifications

Swiss federal Diploma AccountingFiduciary Expert