Real Estate Accountant

30 January 2026
100%
Zürich

Job summary

Join Zürich's second-largest asset manager with 326B CHF AUM. Enjoy a collaborative work environment with a focus on sustainability.

Tasks

Manage financial reporting for real estate investment products.
Oversee budgeting, financing, and risk management processes.
Collaborate on system and process improvements with specialists.

Skills

Finance/accounting qualification with real estate finance experience.
Strong Excel skills and IT affinity are essential.
Team-oriented mindset with a focus on quality and responsibility.

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About the job

80% - 100% | Asset Management / Portfolio Management | Zurich | Experienced Professionals

The Asset Management of Zürcher Kantonalbank is the second largest provider in Switzerland with over CHF 326 billion assets under management (as of 30.11.2025) and around 280+ investment experts. We offer all services of institutional asset management for financial service providers, companies, foundations, and pension institutions. Our sustainability and pension expertise is internationally recognized.

Are you familiar with real estate finance and accounting? Together with a strong team, we are responsible for the financial management of our real estate investment products. This includes budgeting, financing, reporting, as well as the financial semi-annual and annual reporting of our products. We also ensure risk management, benchmarking, and support of our real estate-specific IT platform. To strengthen our team, we are looking for a committed, analytically strong, and independent personality.

Your Tasks

Professional and timely support of semi-annual and annual financial statements according to OR, KAG, KGAST, and Swiss GAAP FER
Regular control tasks of various accounting positions (vacancy, maintenance, etc.)
Control of tax calculations and declarations for property taxes, real estate capital gains taxes, and VAT
Data preparation and support in budgeting, liquidity planning, and various evaluations
Execution and documentation of internal controls (ICS)
Responsible for professional and timely external financing as well as mortgage management of our real estate products
Active participation in projects for the further development of systems (including Immopac, Flowable), tools, and processes
Close collaboration with internal specialists from portfolio management, asset management, and project management

Your Profile

Federal diploma in finance and accounting or completed higher business education with a focus on finance & accounting (university / university of applied sciences)
Several years of professional experience in financial accounting of real estate portfolios including taxes
Solid understanding of financial accounting, ideally KAG and Swiss GAAP FER
Additional training in real estate (MAS / SVIT) is an advantage
Very good knowledge of Excel and strong IT affinity
Good knowledge of regulatory real estate key figures (AMAS, KGAST) is an advantage
Team-oriented working style, high personal responsibility, and strong quality awareness

Our Offer

An employer recognized as one of the top employers in Switzerland who invests in your personal and professional development.
The opportunity to work at one of Switzerland's leading asset managers, distinguished by its pioneering role in sustainable investments and internationally recognized.
A high degree of personal responsibility and creative freedom in a appreciative and respectful corporate culture with motivated and committed colleagues who look forward to working with you.
A modern workplace in the vibrant District 5 with excellent transport connections (Zurich Hardbrücke station)
High flexibility in designing your working hours thanks to annual working time, home office options, and a supportive team

Lucie Kulhanek
is happy to assist you.
Phone: 044 292 27 62