Specialist in Finance and Accounting (80 – 100 %)

About the job

Shape your future in a traditional Bernese bank with office premises in the heart of the city of Bern.

Bank EEK has been a successful, locally rooted universal bank in the city of Bern for over 200 years. We combine tradition with innovative strength and focus on sustainable customer relationships as well as personal advice at the highest level.

To strengthen our team, we are looking for a committed and professionally competent individual within the framework of a forward-looking succession plan, with an interest in eventually taking over the accounting division management.

Your main tasks

• Proper management of the general and subsidiary ledgers as well as preparation of quarterly, half-year and annual financial statements for all EEK group companies (including the group)

• Management and coordination of the budgeting process and preparation of budgets for the EEK group companies

• Leading projects for the digitalisation and automation of financial processes as well as in connection with the introduction of a new ERP system

• Conducting controls, reconciliations and quality assurance measures

• Assisting in the collection and monitoring of key figures as well as timely preparation and monitoring of management, risk and regulatory reporting for various stakeholders

• Monitoring regulatory developments in the field of accounting and clarifying the need for action

• Ongoing management of directives and manuals

Your profile

• Advanced business education/training in finance and accounting, auditing or equivalent qualification

• Several years of professional experience in finance and accounting as well as sound knowledge in the preparation of monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements at a financial intermediary

• Very good Excel and ERP skills; knowledge of Abacus is an advantage

• Experience in or successful implementation of digitalisation and automation projects in finance and accounting as well as enthusiasm for further development of systems, data quality and reporting structures

• Good knowledge of the Swiss banking and regulatory environment

• Strong analytical skills, interconnected thinking and quick comprehension

• Reliable, independent and structured working style as well as a high degree of personal responsibility

• Empathetic and solution-oriented with the ability to communicate appropriately to the audience

• High service and customer orientation

Your prospects

• Working in a professional, motivated and collegial team

• Appreciative corporate culture

• Broad, varied range of tasks with a high degree of decision-making and creative freedom

• Entrepreneurial working environment with short decision-making paths, where you can contribute your ideas

• Individual support through training and further education

• Attractive employment conditions and additional benefits

• Workplace in the centre of the city of Bern

Interested?

We look forward to receiving your complete application documents at
Bank EEK AG, Marc Godat, P.O. Box, 3001 Bern or your online application.

For additional information, Mr Marc Godat, Head of Services and member of the Executive Board, will be happy to assist you.