What would your role be?
- Support the accounting and monthly closing activities of the US legal entity, including journal postings, reconciliations and fixed asset accounting
- Prepare balance sheet reconciliations and assist in ensuring the accuracy and completeness of financial records
- Ensure compliance with internal controls and maintain proper documentation in the relevant control systems
- Collaborate closely with colleagues across Accounting, Controlling, Treasury, Tax and Compliance
- Actively support the external audit process, including preparation of audit documentation and responses to audit requests
- Support finance transformation projects, including SAP S/4HANA implementation and optimization
What we are looking for?
- Higher education in Business Administration, Accounting or Finance, or a commercial apprenticeship with further qualifications in accounting (e.g. Swiss Federal Diploma in Finance and Accounting, Certified Fiduciary)
- 4-7 years of experience in accounting, ideally in an international and regulated US environment
- Strong knowledge of SAP FI/CO; experience with SAP S/4HANA and P2P systems (e.g. Basware, Concur) is an advantage
- Good understanding of accounting principles (IFRS, US GAAP) and their application
- High level of initiative, accountability, and teamwork skills in an international environment
- Structured, independent, and precise working style with a strong quality mindset
- Affinity for Artificial Intelligence (AI) and a willingness to embrace AI-enabled tools and ways of working.
- Fluent in German and English
What we offer?
- Growth opportunities within the extended Financial Accounting team at the Zurich hub
- Friendly and diverse team in an open-office environment
- Access to the latest IT systems and tools to support your professional growth
- Agile working environment within a culture of trust and collaboration
- Option to work from home
- Flat hierarchy with collaboration across all levels
- Prime Zurich location with campus-style atmosphere and free lunch facilities
We are looking for talented people, not just a CV that ticks all the boxes. Even if you do not have absolutely everything we have asked for, if this role sounds like a good fit for you, we encourage you to apply.
Why Vontobel?
At Vontobel, you are building better futures for our clients and society, as well as for yourself. As a family-owned and publicly listed company with over 2,000 professionals based in 28 locations globally and headquartered in Zurich, we’re committed to long-term thinking and sustainability.
Our diverse team values unique perspectives, and we hire individuals determined to deliver in a dynamic and changing world. Even if you don’t meet all the criteria, we encourage you to apply if you’re enthusiastic about the role.
Do you want to be Vontobel?
Thank you for applying to Vontobel. We will carefully review your application and will respond to you in a timely manner.
At Vontobel, we are an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability or gender identity.
We value the many voices within our teams and are committed to creating an environment where everyone who wants to be part of our performance culture can be themselves. It is based on mutual respect and zero tolerance for any form of discrimination.
If you have any questions you can contact us through our contact form.
Skills Required
- Higher education in Business Administration, Accounting or Finance, or commercial apprenticeship with further accounting qualifications (e.g., Swiss Federal Diploma, Certified Fiduciary)
- 4-7 years of accounting experience, ideally in an international and regulated US environment
- Strong knowledge of SAP FI/CO
- Experience with SAP S/4HANA
- Experience with P2P systems (e.g., Basware, Concur)
- Good understanding of accounting principles (IFRS, US GAAP)
- Fluent in German and English
- Structured, independent, precise working style with high initiative, accountability and teamwork
- Affinity for Artificial Intelligence and willingness to use AI-enabled tools
What We Do
Vontobel is an international investment management firm with Swiss roots, providing investment, advisory and solution capabilities to private and institutional clients. With our investment-led approach that focuses exclusively on the buy-side of financial markets, we think and act purely from the client’s perspective – as an investor for investors. This includes continually rethinking how to empower investors – something we have engaged in for over 100 years. Harnessing the power of technology allows us to deploy our investment expertise across multiple platforms and ecosystems, while aiming to offer an individualized and high-quality client experience. Our conviction that successful investing begins with the assumption of personal responsibility means we focus on empowering employees to unlock their potential, take ownership of their work, and bring opportunities to life. We continuously scrutinize our achievements as we strive to exceed the expectations of our clients. Important legal notice: This publication is deemed to be marketing material within the meaning of Article 68 of the Swiss Financial Services Act and is provided for informational purposes only. We will be happy to provide you with additional information about the specified financial products, such as the prospectus or the basic information sheet, free of charge, at any time
