Senior Avaloq & Securities Accounting Specialist

Role

Full-time

Permanent

Senior

Finance & Accounting

Logistics

Zürich / Gotthardstrasse 35

Hybrid

Closes in 30 days

Requirements

EU/EFTA permit

Skills

FINMA ComplianceePOCASAP TRMData warehouseAvaloqS/4HANA ConversionContinuous improvementGlobal Project ManagementIFRS AccountingAutomationInvestment advisoryCapital Market Events

Description

Act as the subject matter expert for Avaloq Accounting and the Securities Accounting sub-ledger (ePOCA) End-to-end responsibility for financial instruments accounting processes within a sub-ledger system from importing transactions and exporting booking items Maintain and further develop the accounting setup in Avaloq and ePOCA to reflect new business requirements and regulatory changes Drive process improvements, automation initiatives and finance transformation projects in the area of securities accounting sub-ledger Support the current accounting team, in ensuring accurate booking, valuation, and reconciliation of financial instruments Deliver accounting data and reporting for Group Finance, local statutory reporting, Tax and other internal stakeholders Ensuring compliance with relevant international and local accounting standards (IFRS, FINMA) and internal control requirements

Responsibilities

Act as the subject matter expert for Avaloq Accounting and the Securities Accounting sub-ledger (ePOCA)
End-to-end responsibility for financial instruments accounting processes within a sub-ledger system from importing transactions and exporting booking items
Maintain and further develop the accounting setup in Avaloq and ePOCA to reflect new business requirements and regulatory changes
Drive process improvements, automation initiatives and finance transformation projects in the area of securities accounting sub-ledger
Support the current accounting team, in ensuring accurate booking, valuation, and reconciliation of financial instruments
Deliver accounting data and reporting for Group Finance, local statutory reporting, Tax and other internal stakeholders
Ensuring compliance with relevant international and local accounting standards (IFRS, FINMA) and internal control requirements

Requirements

Broad experience in corresponding accounting Sub-ledger systems in a banking environment (SAP TRM, ePOCA, Avaloq)
Strong background in securities accounting and investment operations like corporate actions, income events and position movements of the own financial instruments from the bank and other group entities
Experience in reporting from data warehouses and/or other data sources is desirable
Knowledge of tax accounting relating to financial instruments (e.g. withholding tax, Section 871(m)) is an advantage
Experience working with SAP S/4HANA and reporting solutions or data warehouses is desirable
Proven project and transformation experience, ideally involving SAP TRM or other sub-ledger implementations
Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and a proactive hands-on mindset
Affinity for Artificial Intelligence (AI) and a willingness to embrace AI-enabled tools and ways of working

Tech stack

AvaloqePOCASAP TRMSAP S/4HANA

Benefits

Growth opportunities within the expanded Finance Hub Zurich
Friendly and diverse team in an open-plan office environment
State-of-the-art IT systems and tools to support your development and progression
Agile working environment built on trust and collaboration
Opportunity for remote working / home office
Flat hierarchy with collaboration across all levels of the organization
Prime Zurich location with a campus-like atmosphere and complimentary lunch

Company

Vontobel

Banking

At Vontobel, you are building better futures for our clients and society, as well as for yourself. As a family-owned and publicly listed company with over 2,000 professionals based in 28 locations globally and headquartered in Zurich, we’re committed to long-term thinking and sustainability. Our diverse team values unique perspectives, and we hire individuals determined to deliver in a dynamic and changing world. Even if you don’t meet all the criteria, we encourage you to apply if you’re enthusiastic about the role.