Junior Family Office Accountant
ur-capital Geneva, SwitzerlandJunior Family Office Accountant
Job Description
Join an international financial services organisation in Geneva as a Junior Family Office Accountant, supporting day-to-day accounting activities, reconciliations, reporting and year-end processes across a portfolio of companies and bank accounts.
Responsibilities
- Record accounting entries for various bank accounts and companies.
- Process bank transactions, intercompany transactions, investment movements and revaluations.
- Manage foreign exchange revaluations, accruals and prepayments.
- Review and control incoming invoices and expenses.
- Liaise with Treasury regarding supplier payments.
- Prepare bank and balance sheet reconciliations and investigate discrepancies.
- Assist with quarterly funding requests and management accounts.
- Support the preparation of annual budgets and year-end closing processes.
- Assist with audit and reporting requirements where necessary.
- Maintain accurate and organised accounting and corporate administration files.
- Prepare ad hoc financial analyses and reports.
- Support the accounting team with various projects and contribute to the continuous improvement of accounting processes.
Requirements
- Master's degree in Accounting, Finance or a related field, obtained in Switzerland or France.
- 2-3 years of relevant accounting experience, ideally within a Family Office, fiduciary, audit firm or similar financial environment.
- Strong understanding of accounting principles and financial reporting.
- Excellent command of French, with a fully fluent and professional level both written and spoken.
- Very strong English skills, both written and spoken, with the ability to work confidently in an international environment.
- Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Excel, including advanced formulas and data analysis; experience with other accounting and financial software is highly valued.
- Strong IT skills and ability to quickly learn and adapt to new accounting systems and tools.
- Strong analytical and organisational skills, with excellent attention to detail.
- Reliable, proactive and able to work independently while contributing effectively to a team.
- Strong sense of confidentiality and discretion when handling sensitive financial and corporate information.
- Comfortable working in an international environment and managing multiple priorities.
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