Financial Accountant

Job Reference #

2762+3BR

Job Type

Full Time

Your role

Are you great with numbers? Do you know how to take care of the details? We're looking for someone like that who can help us:

In providing high quality accounting, reporting and analytical services to our Zurich based internal clients, including:
• preparation of complex accounting Journals, ledger integrity checks and control, account ownership sign off in BCS reconciliation, feed reconciliation, clearance of suspense balance
• preparation and presentation of MoM/QoQ variance analysis with quality commentary and business drivers insight for senior management and diverse stakeholders
• preparation and presentation of management accounts and variance analysis
• co-ordination of all legal entity activity, with key internal experts such as tax, regional etc.
• strong hands on experience in advance MS-Excel skills required to generate and report various data analytics.

The role requires team collaboration skills in addition to being an individual contributor.

Re-engineering and standardization of processes as required and support business specific initiatives. Also to have the flexibility required to work in a dynamic environment under tight deadlines

Your team

The role is within WMCH FAC team which is responsible for the financial and management accounting for all business divisions and ensures complete, accurate and auditable reporting for all the external regulatory and statutory bodies as well as for internal clients.

Your expertise
• CA Qualification or similar and strong academic background
• Advance knowledge of Accounting and reporting standards IFRS/US GAAP/ BASEL III
• "1" To "3+yr" Experience in LEC role with Accounting and reporting of banks or financial services with accurate, reliable and independent working style
• good knowledge of MS office, especially excel and ERP tools (SAP/BW/Oracle/Hyperion)
• attention to detail and strong process improvement capabilities
• ability to multitask, work independently, willingness and capability to build robust control environment for existing processes & regulatory reporting
• strong English language and communication skills, additional German language skill will be added advantage
• a great communicator, know how to communicate effectively with people at all levels
• a team player
• flexible enough to accommodate change in process, time, responsibility

About Us

UBS is the world’s largest and only truly global wealth manager. We operate through four business divisions: Global Wealth Management, Personal & Corporate Banking, Asset Management and the Investment Bank. Our global reach and the breadth of our expertise set us apart from our competitors.

With more than 70,000 employees, we have a presence in all major financial centers in more than 50 countries. Do you want to be one of us?

How We Hire

This role requires an assessment on application. Learn more about how we hire: www.ubs.com/global/en/careers/experienced-professionals.html

Join us

At UBS, we embrace flexible ways of working when the role permits. We offer different working arrangements like part-time, job-sharing and hybrid (office and home) working. Our purpose-led culture and global infrastructure help us connect, collaborate, and work together in agile ways to meet all our business needs.

From gaining new experiences in different roles to acquiring fresh knowledge and skills, we know that great work is never done alone. We know that it's our people, with their unique backgrounds, skills, experience levels and interests, who drive our ongoing success. Together we’re more than ourselves. Ready to be part of #teamUBS and make an impact?

Disclaimer / Policy Statements

UBS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We respect and seek to empower each individual and support the diverse cultures, perspectives, skills and experiences within our workforce