Senior Fund Accountant

Your role

An exciting and challenging role as Senior Fund Accountant supporting the Swiss Bank (CICSB) in Zurich.
• covering the end-to-end production from the booking to the validation of liquid and illiquid funds, foundations, and managed accounts with domiciled Switzerland.
• covering Fund of Private Equity, Fund of Real Estate, Fund of Hedge Fund, Fair-Traded and Insurance Linked Products, etc.
• assuming the responsibility for the day-to-day verification of Swiss funds and investment foundations (control of upstream activities in fund accounting, NAV calculation, control, and validation).
• executing incoming and outgoing security deliveries, fund launches/closures, performance analyses will also be part of your responsibilities.
• responsible for the income appropriation (distribution, accumulation, reinvestment), based on the specific tax requirements.

Your team

Be part of a forward-thinking team whose passion and specific expertise guarantee an exciting working flexible environment: come and join our international dynamic team!

Your expertise

We are looking for a Senior Fund Accountant to assume a broad fund accounting functions to support our growth plan in Private Equity business to deliver high quality to our client and being able to manage work under high time pressure.

• completed banking apprenticeship or equivalent education; a higher business education (university of applied sciences, higher vocational school) with a specialization in accounting or continuing education in finance and accounting with a Swiss federal specialist certificate is an advantage
• 5 years or above of experience in fund accounting
• experience in Private Equity and Real Estate in Fund Accounting
• knowledge of Investran Software is a plus
• knowledge of the regulatory requirements (SFAMA, FINMA, KAG);
• strong communication and interpersonal skills in English, German would be an advantage
• proficiency in Multifonds Fund Accounting Software, Investran software knowledge would be advantage.
• talent in figures and very strong analytical skills
• dedication to fostering an inclusive culture and value diverse perspectives
• team player, ability to set priorities, self-motivated with the ability to work independently under high time pressure.

About us

UBS is the world's largest and the 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..

We have a presence in all major financial centers in more than 50 countries.

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.