We are now looking for an Accountantto support our Finance team, someone who balances a detailed-oriented approach with the pragmatism required to thrive in a start-up operating at the forefront of cutting-edge technological advancements. We are operating in a fast-moving environment requiring an open-minded and adaptable mindset.
Job Requirements
- ~3 year experience: hands-on experience in accounting or financial controlling, ideally in a dynamic or growth-oriented environment
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Economics, or a completed relevant commercial apprenticeship
- Strong analytical capabilities: able to translate data into clear, accurate, and relevant insights
- Proven entrepreneurial mentality: strong business-oriented decision-making skills with a balanced approach to speed vs. risk with a bias towards impact
- Collaborative team player with demonstrated ability to build trust, communicate openly and effectively with stakeholders across levels and to collaborate across functions
- Hands-on approach:pragmatic and “roll-up-your-sleeves” mentality, handling adjacent tasks as needed (incl. operational & admin tasks)
- Languages: Fluent in written and spoken German & English (French and or Italian language skills are a plus)
- Experience in a "Treuhandbüro" (accounting company) is a plus
Job Responsibilities
Accounting Operations and Systems
- A/P invoices and A/R invoices in Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central
- Expense management (e.g., company credit cards, invoices etc.)
Financial Reporting, Planning and Controlling
- Prepare timely and accurate P&L reporting for the Swiss entity
- Ensure accuracy, cleanliness and clarity of data, numbers and figures
- Take ownership of reporting, planning, budgeting and controlling within the Finance team
Consolidation and Global Coordination
- Support company consolidation activities
- Coordinate external accounting partners for non-Swiss subsidiaries (incl. New York, London, Berlin and Singapore)
Treasury and Compliance
- Responsible for treasury management and associated tasks
- Ensure compliance with VAT, insurance requirements, local statutory obligations, etc.
People, Office, and Cross- Functional Support: administrative tasks for the Finance and People & Culture teams, as well as for general office management
💡 Why Join Unique
- Leading Company 💪 A chance to be part of a leading company in a rapidly evolving industry
- Innovative & Impactful Projects 🚀 Engage in groundbreaking projects within the Generative AI space. Contribute towards building the foundations enabling financial institutions to operationalize AI.
- Continuous Learning 🔄 Continuously learn and adapt to new technologies and methodologies as you work on varied client projects
- Culture 🌿 A modern company with flat hierarchies that focuses on a people-oriented culture and places great emphasis on transparency and open communication
- Hybrid set up 🧑💻🏢Based in Zürich with flexibility for remote days
- Security-first culture 🤝 Develop systems trusted by leading financial institutions.
- Global Team 🌎 Collaborate with our offices in Switzerland, London, Berlin, New York and Singapore