Senior Accountant

Your team

Technology & Operations design and integrate software applications ranging from portfolio management systems, trading platforms to banking and corporate solutions. The division is responsible for some of the Group’s key innovations while sustaining business operations and developing custodian and funds administration services.

You will be part of the Client Accounting team within the Reporting Services unit of Banking Operations. This team provides accounting services for the Bank’s clients.
As a senior member of the team you will have a direct relationship with the strategic clients of the Bank for whom you provide the accounting service.
You are dynamic and solution oriented, with an entrepreneurial mindset. You have a proven ability to work autonomously and as part of a team. You are trustworthy, meticulous and organized, with the ability to meet deadlines and manage multiple tasks simultaneously. You have a strong focus on client satisfaction.

Join our team!

Your role

You will be responsible for:
-    Managing the relationship with clients assigned to you for account production.
-    Performing daily booking and/or monitoring of accounting entries to general ledger journals and ensuringe accuracy and completeness.
-    Undertaking periodical closing activities, preparing and reviewing financial statements, NAV calculations, tax and investor reports.
-    Providing support to Pictet relationship managers in client acquisition.
-    Coordinating interactions with auditors.
-    Providing support to the team head for second-level controls.
-    Actively contributing to continuous service level /  process improvements and automation initiatives to enhance operational efficiency.
-    Participating in Client Accounting projects (for ex, implementing a new accounting system).

Your profile

-    Graduated accountant (Federal Diploma).
-    At least 10 years of experience as a financial accountant with a proven track record in the financial sector.
-    Strong understanding of financial products, including equities, fixed income, derivatives, and alternative investments.
-    Excellent IT skills ( proficiency in Excel, VBA a plus).
-    Fluent in Swiss German or German.
-    Good level of French and English.
-    Must be resident in Switzerland or willing to relocate.

Note

We will not accept any CVs via agencies

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Diversity & Inclusion

Pictet is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to creating a diverse environment. We respect all individuals and seek their inclusion in the workplace.