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Responsible for supporting and executing the financial operations, contributing to the accuracy of financial reporting, and supporting strategic decision-making processes through sound analysis.

YOUR CHALLENGE

• Manage complex accounting policy-related requests from day-to-day business operations based on IFRS Accounting Standards and Swiss Banking GAAP, including the creation of complete technical documentation in accordance with internal and external requirements

• Actively support Group-wide and Bank-wide finance projects regarding the correct compliance with IFRS provisions and their operational implementation

• Proactively monitor and internally implement relevant changes in IFRS Accounting Standards

• Maintain and appropriately develop the Group Accounting and Reporting Manual

• Ensure the content requirements for IFRS-based financial reports, including the implementation of new or revised accounting standards or other requirements

• Collaborate in the preparation of financial reports at Group and Bank level

• Provide support in reviewing and approving booking logics in finance projects from an Accounting Policy perspective, particularly within the framework of bank-wide transformation projects, as well as for new products or business initiatives of the Group or the Bank

• Function as a central interface between the finance department and both external and internal auditors, including clarification of technical questions

• Independently develop and manage internal control systems within the area of responsibility, taking into account regulatory expectations and internal governance frameworks

YOUR PROFILE

• Financial or business administration education and further accounting training

• In-depth specialist knowledge of the IFRS accounting standards relevant to banks as well as sound knowledge of Swiss Banking GAAP

• Several years of professional experience in financial accounting at a bank, preferably combined with practical experience in external banking audits

• Experience with the regulatory requirements for banks within the meaning of the Banking Act and FINMA circulars desirable

• High analytical competence, structured and independent working style with attention to detail and conceptual connections

• Very good communication skills to be able to engage confidently with both financial reporting specialists and senior business stakeholders

• Team-oriented attitude coupled with a willingness to continuously face new professional challenges

• A high degree of flexibility, resilience and initiative in a dynamic regulatory and business environment

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English. Fluency in German is an advantage

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