Experienced Accountant - Fluent English - Confidential Role

• Stimulating work environment and a varied, hands-on role
  
  • To expand the finance team

About Our Client

For our client a discreet, family-owned office based in central Geneva, we are currently looking for a qualified accountant perfectly fluent in English.

We value long-term commitment, precision, and adaptability.

Job Description

Responsabilities :

• Manage day-to-day accounting for multiple family-owned entities

• Lead financial accounting and audit preparation across jurisdictions

• Oversee cash management and maintain relationships with banks and external advisors

• Support operational activities including property maintenance and rentals

• Produce weekly reports on cash, assets, and operations

• Conduct ad hoc financial analysis and reporting for the principal

• Maintain and enhance accounting processes, internal controls, and reporting systems

• Assist with asset management (real estate, personal assets, insurance, tax)

• Identify and monitor financial, operational, legal, and reputational risks

• Participate in compliance-related matters and regulatory updates

The Successful Applicant

Experience:

• Minimum 5 years post-qualification experience

• Exposure to tax, trust accounting, and compliance is a plus

• Experience in a family office environment is an advantage, but not essential

• Professional accounting qualification (e.g. ACCA, CPA, or equivalent), ideally with Big Four experience

• Active in Continuing Professional Education (CPE) to stay current with accounting standards and regulations

Skills:

• High attention to detail and strong organisational abilities

• Excellent multitasking and time management skills

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills

• Flexible, collaborative team player

• Discreet and capable of handling sensitive information

• Strong IT proficiency with ability to improve systems and processes

Languages:

• Fluent in English (business and conversational)

• French is an asset

What's on Offer

A permanent contract in a fast growing family office

Quote job ref

JN-092025-6832482

Job Function

Accounting, Audit & Advisory, Tax and Treasury

Specialisation

Accountant/Bookkeeper

Industry

Financial Services

Location

Geneva

Contract Type

Permanent

Job Reference

JN-092025-6832482