Zürich
Financial Accountant 100% (f/m/d)
- 08 July 2026
- 100%
- Zürich
Job summary
Join Julius Baer as a Financial Accountant, where we value your unique qualities. Enjoy a collaborative work environment with opportunities for growth.
Tasks
- Manage accounting and financial reporting for domestic and international entities.
- Prepare monthly financial statements and ensure compliance with regulations.
- Drive process improvements and support SAP-related initiatives.
Skills
- Swiss Certified Accountant or Bachelor's in finance, plus 3 years experience.
- Strong knowledge of IFRS and SAP R/3 or S/4HANA.
- Fluent in German and English with strong analytical skills.
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About the job
At Julius Baer, we celebrate and value the individual qualities you bring, enabling you to be impactful, to be entrepreneurial, to be empowered, and to create value beyond wealth. Let’s shape the future of wealth management together.
Join Our Team as Financial Accountant!
At Julius Baer, we are committed to excellence in wealth management. As a Financial Accountant, you will play a key role in managing accounting activities for both domestic and international entities, contributing directly to the integrity and efficiency of our financial operations.
YOUR CHALLENGE
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Manage accounting and financial reporting for Bank Julius Baer and affiliated domestic and international entities
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Prepare monthly financial statements and business reports, including VAT returns in accordance with local regulations
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Ensure compliance with internal control systems (ICS)
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Contribute to the implementation of internal and external accounting regulations (including IFRS)
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Perform analytical reviews of balance sheet and income statement positions
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Prepare group (IFRS) and local statutory reporting
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Collaborate cross-functionally with Group Tax, Management Accounting, IT, and Payroll
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Support corporate activities such as entity setup, acquisitions, and liquidations
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Drive process improvements and support SAP-related initiatives (R/3, S/4HANA)
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Provide technical accounting support and troubleshooting across international teams
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Participate in system and process testing for accounting applications
YOUR PROFILE
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Swiss Certified Accountant or Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field
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Minimum 3 years of experience in financial accounting, ideally within banking or financial services
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Strong knowledge of IFRS
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Experience with SAP R/3 or S/4HANA is an advantage
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Proficient in MS Office
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Fluent in German and English (written and spoken)
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Strong analytical skills and attention to detail
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Collaborative team player with a proactive mindset
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