Trust Accountant / Fiduciary D/E / Permanent

About the job

Introduction

For our client, an established, internationally oriented fiduciary and trust company based in Zug, we are seeking a professionally competent, independent, and reliable individual to strengthen the existing team.

Our client specialises in the formation, management, and support of Swiss and international corporate and trust structures. They serve a demanding international clientele and work closely with specialised legal and tax advisors.

In this versatile position, you can expect an exciting range of tasks with a high degree of personal responsibility, international mandates, and a personal, professional working environment.

Type of Work

• Independent management of financial accounting for national and international (active) companies, trusts, and other mandates
• Management of accounts receivable and accounts payable as well as processing of payment transactions
• Preparation of interim and annual financial statements, reports, budgets, and consolidations
• Preparation and submission of VAT returns domestically and abroad
• Preparation and completion of tax returns for natural and legal persons
• Review of tax assessments and tax invoices
• Management of payroll mandates, processing of payroll accounting including social security statements
• Management and administration of bank accounts, financing, and securities portfolios
• Support in the formation, management, and liquidation of Swiss and foreign companies
• Participation in compliance and anti-money laundering matters (AML)
• Preparation and support of audits
• Direct collaboration with international clients, banks, auditors, lawyers, tax advisors, and asset managers
• Assumption of general fiduciary and administrative tasks

• A varied and responsible position in an international environment
• Exciting and demanding fiduciary and trust mandates
• A small, professional team with short decision-making paths
• High degree of independence and diverse opportunities for shaping your role
• Modern infrastructure and digitalised work processes
• Attractive employment conditions and an interesting pension solution
• Long-term prospects and professional development opportunities
• Workload of 80-100%

Requirements Profile

• Commercial basic training with further education in fiduciary or financial and accounting fields, ideally with a federal diploma in fiduciary services or a comparable qualification
• Several years of professional experience in a fiduciary company with an international clientele
• Sound knowledge in financial accounting and financial statement preparation
• Experience in managing Swiss and international corporate structures
• Good knowledge of Swiss tax and VAT law as well as ideally in the international VAT area
• Experience in payroll administration
• Knowledge in compliance and anti-money laundering regulations is an advantage
• Very good German and English skills, both written and spoken
• Proficient use of MS Office, especially Excel, and ideally Infoniqa
• Your ideal age: 40-60 years
• You are a committed, reliable, and service-oriented person who enjoys working independently and taking responsibility
• You are characterised by a structured and precise way of working, high discretion, and strong organisational skills
• You appreciate direct contact with an international clientele and feel comfortable in a small, well-coordinated team. Flexibility, team spirit, and a solution-oriented mindset complete your profile