Financial Accountant 100% (f/m/d)

CH10 - BJB Bank Julius Baer & Co. Ltd.

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Zurich Until 9/6/2026 3+ years exp First posted July 8, 2026 Last posted July 8, 2026
Job description

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

  • 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

YOUR PROFILE

  • 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

We are looking forward to receiving your full job application through our online application tool. Further interesting job opportunities can be found on our Career site.

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About this role

Summary

Manage accounting, financial reporting, compliance, and process improvements in banking environment

Job title

Financial Accountant 100% (f/m/d)

Experience level

3+ years

Minimum experience

3+ years exp

Industry

financial services

Location requirements

Zurich, on-site, no remote work allowed

Salary

Not specified

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

accountingfinanceIFRSSAP R/3S/4HANAMS OfficeGermanEnglish

Preferred skills

None specified

Specializations

financial reportingIFRSSAP R/3S/4HANA
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Zürich, Switzerland

On-site City