At Julius Baer, we celebrate and value the individual qualities you bring, enabling you to be impactful, entrepreneurial, empowered, and to create value beyond wealth. 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 tasks
- Manage accounting and financial reporting for Bank Julius Baer and affiliated domestic and international entities
- Prepare monthly financial statements and business reports, including VAT returns in accordance with local regulations
- Ensure compliance with internal control systems (ICS)
- Contribute to the implementation of internal and external accounting regulations (including IFRS)
- Perform analytical reviews of balance sheet and income statement positions
- Prepare group (IFRS) and local statutory reporting
- Collaborate cross-functionally with Group Tax, Management Accounting, IT, and Payroll
- Support corporate activities such as entity setup, acquisitions, and liquidations
- Drive process improvements and support SAP-related initiatives (R/3, S/4HANA)
- Provide technical accounting support and troubleshooting across international teams
- Participate in system and process testing for accounting applications
What you bring
- Swiss Certified Accountant or Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field
- Minimum 3 years of experience in financial accounting, ideally within banking or financial services
- Strong knowledge of IFRS
- Experience with SAP R/3 or S/4HANA is an advantage
- Proficient in MS Office
- Fluent in German and English (written and spoken)
- Strong analytical skills and attention to detail
- Collaborative team player with a proactive mindset
About the company
Julius Baer is committed to excellence in wealth management and values individual qualities that contribute to creating value beyond wealth.