Financial Reporting and Consolidation Expert

Company Description

Building the bank of tomorrow takes more than skills. 
It means combining our differences to imagine, discuss, code, develop, test, learn- and celebrate every step together. Share our vibes? Join Swissquote to unleash your potential.

We are the Swiss Leader in Online Banking and we provide trading, investing and banking services to +500-000 clients, through our performant and secured digital platforms.

Our +1000 employees work in a flexible way, without dress code and in multicultural teams. 
By having a huge impact on the industry, they are growing their skills portfolio and boosting their career in a fast-pace environment.

We are all in at Swissquote. As an equal opportunity employer, we welcome candidates from all backgrounds, experiences and perspectives to join our team and contribute to our shared success.

Are you all in? Don-t be shy, apply!

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced Financial Reporting and Consolidation Expert to join our Finance department.

As key member of our department, you will be part of a dynamic team and play a central role in the elaboration of the Group-s consolidated financial statements prepared according to International Financial Reporting Standards (-IFRS-). You will support the Group in its consolidation activities and ensure compliance with IFRS and other applicable accounting standards in close collaboration with the vide-directors and director of the Finance department.

Key responsibilities

• Support the preparation of consolidated financial statements under IFRS;
• Draft and maintain accounting policies, ensuring alignment with IFRS and Swiss regulatory requirements (PCB FINMA);
• Provide technical accounting expertise on IFRS matters, including new standards, amendments, and their impact on the Group
• Assess complex accounting issues under IFRS and other applicable accounting standards
• Monitor developments from the IASB and interpret their potential effects on the Group;
• Perform detailed analysis of the IFRS impacts whenever a new product or service is launched;
• Contribute to and/or lead group wide strategic finance projects (e.g. M&A, PPA, integration of new companies, first consolidation, pension, other change in equity-) and assess their accounting and financial disclosure impact
• Liaise with internal stakeholders (including Controlling & Risk, ALM & Treasury and others) to provide guidance on complex accounting topics;Coordinate with external auditors and respond to technical accounting queries;
• Assist in ad-hoc projects and tasks relating to accounting and reporting;
• Act as a back-up for tasks of other team members during their absence.

Qualifications

• University degree in Accounting, Finance, or Economics; professional qualification (CPA, ACCA or equivalent) strongly preferred;
• Minimum 4-6 years of experience in IFRS accounting in a financial institution/bank;
• Deep understanding of IFRS standards relevant to Swissquote-s industry (e.g., IFRS 9, IAS 19, IAS 38, IFRS2, IFRS 3, IFRS 16, etc.);
• Knowledge of Swiss banking regulations (FINMA requirements);
• Fluency in English (written and spoken), French is a plus;
• Strong attention to the details and quality oriented;
• Good analytical skills and curious;
• Team player and proactive;
• Self-driven with a -can do- attitude;
• Good understanding of the banking business, ability to get the big picture.