Rothschild & Co

Rothschild & Co is one of the world's largest independent financial advisory groups. We offer a distinct perspective that makes a meaningful difference to our clients’ business and wealth.

With a team of 4,600 talented financial services specialists on the ground in 60 countries across the world, we provide independent advice on M&A, strategy and financing, as well as investment and wealth management solutions to large institutions, families, individuals and governments. As a family-controlled business that has been at the centre of the world’s financial markets for over 200 years, we can rely on an unrivalled network of specialists and are known for our track-record of outstanding execution in financial services.

Rothschild & Co Wealth Management

For over 200 years, Rothschild & Co’s freedom to offer objective advice and our commitment to personal service have combined to shape and grow our private clients’ wealth, building value for generations. Our dynamic growth and ambitious targets in relation to quality, innovation and reliability have created a need for the below mentioned role.

Overview of Role

As a Legal Entity Controller, you will be responsible for overseeing the financial integrity of the Bank and its foreign subsidiaries. You will play a pivotal role in ensuring accurate financial reporting, robust internal controls and adherence to local regulatory requirements. This position is also expected to act as a key deputy to the Head of Accounting, offering international exposure and growth opportunities in a collaborative and supportive work environment.

Responsibilities

• Financial Accounting & Control
• Own the month-end, quarter-end and year-end close processes for assigned legal entities, ensuring timely and accurate financial statements
• Analyse complex accounting topics and ensure compliance with applicable standards (IFRS, FINMA Accounting Ordinance, other local GAAPs)
• Prepare and review reconciliations for key balance sheet accounts
• Implement and maintain robust internal controls over financial reporting to safeguard assets and ensure data integrity
• Monitor intercompany transactions and reconciliations
• External and Internal Financial Reporting
• Manage the preparation of statutory financial statements for the Bank and its foreign subsidiaries in accordance with local accounting principles and regulations
• Provide financial insights and analysis related to legal entity performance and risks
• Coordinate with external auditors for statutory audits, managing the audit process and resolving any findings
• Stay abreast of changes in accounting standards, local regulations and tax laws impacting legal entities
• Process Improvement & Collaboration
• Design and optimise end-to-end financial processes through innovative process engineering, fostering scalability, standardization and operational efficiency
• Work cross-functionally with various departments (e.g., Treasury, Tax, Operations) to ensure seamless financial operations and compliance
• Provide guidance and support to junior team members

Education and Qualifications

• Swiss Certified Public Accountant, ACCA or an equivalent professional qualification

Experience, Skills and Competencies Required

• Minimum 5 years of professional experience in audit or accounting, ideally within banks or other financial services institutions
• Strong knowledge of relevant account standards, including IFRS and local GAAP
• Demonstrated expertise in process evaluation and optimization
• Analytical and conscientious approach to your work, being comfortable with data, processes and systems
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively, manage multiple priorities and meet tight deadlines
• Familiarity with SAP, Avaloq is a plus
• Advanced Excel skills, experience with Power BI, VBA, Python is an advantage
• Fluency in English is required; German is a strong asset

Benefits

• Rothschild & Co is committed to safeguarding and enhancing the health and wellbeing of all its employees. To support this, Rothschild & Co provides all employees with a range of healthcare services and benefits that aim to support their overall wellbeing
• We are conducive to creating a working environment and culture where people can succeed
• We provide a variety of inhouse trainings, as well as tuition assistance for further education and training courses
• Everyone can choose to incorporate agile working principles into their working week
• We have learned a great deal about the adaptability, commitment and resilience of our people. We believe there are opportunities for all of us to enhance our working lives and outcomes, by applying a more flexible approach to where and when we work and up to 40% of your work time can be performed from home

If you are curious to learn more about us and have valuable experiences in a similar role, then please submit your CV and Cover Letter through our recruitment tool.