About TMF Group

TMF Group is a leading provider of critical administrative services, helping clients invest and operate safely around the world. Our 11,000 experts and 125 offices in 87 jurisdictions worldwide serve corporates, financial institutions, asset managers, private clients and family offices, providing the combination of accounting, tax, payroll, fund administration, compliance and entity management services essential to global business success.

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The Client Accountant plays a critical role in supporting the Accounting&Tax team members on technical matters. He/She manages a portfolio of clients and ensures quality service delivery and strong client relationships.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality accounting, reporting, tax and payroll related services to client companies with timeliness and efficiency
• Bookkeeping for Swiss client companies under CO or Swiss GAAP
• Preparation and review of periodic reporting and year-end closing including year-end adjustments for client companies, including consolidated client entity groups
• Preparation and review of financial statements and associated notes
• Preparation and review of simple tax returns and associated analysis
• Preparation and review of VAT returns and associated analysis
• Manage client relations for a portfolio of client entities under the supervision of SA
• Ensure high quality service delivery for all entities allocated
• Manage relationships with tax advisor, legal advisors, tax authorities and auditors

Key Requirements 

• Accounting degree, or Swiss commercial school CFC or appropriate degree with relevant experience in performing complex accounting tasks
• 3 years working experience in client accounting with in-depth knowledge of Swiss accounting for financial, industrial or services companies (payroll included) and accounting systems, of the consolidation and reporting methods
• Fiduciary experience is preferred
• In-depth knowledge of Swiss accounting and tax specifics
• Proven experience in managing client relationships
• Fluent in German and English in word and writing. Knowledge of any other language is an advantage
• Proficient with Microsoft Office; DrTax, and WinEur accounting software

What's in for you?

Excellent working conditions: good work-life balance, flexibility and great benefits. Work from home policy: 2 days/week

Learning opportunities: you will work with highly experienced colleagues who are ready to share their knowledge, and will receive the opportunity to work on diverse and complex client requests. You will also be able to apply for and be supported for training. We have a TMF Business Academy, which will give you extensive individual training opportunities.

Value-driven work environment: you can expect integrity and respect from all your colleagues and your leadership team.

Teamwork: an environment where we learn from our mistakes and work together to improve our processes continuously. A no-blame culture where teamwork is important valued and lived daily.

Ambition: we are a growing company in which we constantly look for the next opportunity and where all ideas are welcome.

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