For one of our clients, a Private Bank in Geneva, we are currently searching for a Senior Employee to join the Central File department.
The role will consist in opening and closing of accounts, checking client documentation, fees, client signatures and overall client documentation and appropriateness. The mission of the central file is to ensure the accuracy of all account opening, handle all administrative requests and review all client related documentation.
Responsibilities:
- Assist in meeting the bank’s budget and KPI
- Verify all special tariffs and client fees
- Provide timely and accurate information to the external and internal auditors when required
- Verify all the client instructions in terms of form, signature and authenticity
- Analyse the account opening documentation (in compliance with CDB, AMLA, AMLO-FINMA, QI-FATCA, CRS)
- Ensure the opening, updating and closing of client relationships is duly done in the banking system
- Timely scan and archive the documentation by maintaining accuracy of both physical and electronic files
- Daily/weekly advise to Front Office team for client onboarding
- Be a controller of all the account opening and closing document and scan them for audit evidence
- Reconcile the accounts on a daily basis
- Collaborate with Compliance team on compliance inquiries and account opening process
- Ensure compliance with all legal and regulatory pronouncements
- Ensure full awareness of all the policies and procedures issued in relation to money laundering prevention
- Keep management informed of area activities and of any significant problems
- Stay abreast of changes in Operations & Compliance and related policies
- Comply with all applicable legal, regulatory and internal compliance requirements
- Assist related departments as needed
- Support and replace Operations personnel as needed
- Ensure high standards of data protection and confidentiality to safeguard commercially sensitive information
- All other ad hoc duties and/or activities related that management might request of the employee from time to time
- University degree with professional qualifications in Central File
- Proven track record in banking central file
- +5 years relevant experience in banking operations; central file, settlement, processing and reconciliation transactions pertaining to all accounts
- Good verbal and written communication skills (including report writing) in English and French, Arabic is a plus
- Ability to make decisions and follow through with initiatives
- Computer skills (MS Office and bank applications)
- Good problem-solving skills
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
- Planning, organizing and analytical ability
- Ability to effectively interact at all levels in the bank and outside contacts
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| Job Category | Bank / Finance |
Our client is currently searching for an experienced Accountant fully available to cover a maternity leave for the next 8 months.
Missions:
- Management of the portfolio made of multiple entities,
- Quarterly and annual financial statements,
- Financial accounting,
- Preparation of VAT statements,
- Annual statements and contribution updates,
- Preparation of legal tax returns,
- Monitoring of intercompany invoices and payment flows,
- Answer ad hoc queries and prepare analyses.
- Diploma in accounting
- Min. 3 years relevant experience in accounting in Switzerland, preferably in a local fiduciary firm
- Strong knowledge of Swiss GAAP
- Ability to work simultaneously with multiple accounts
- Fluent in French and in English
- Good command of multiple software programs including Microsoft Excel and tax systems (Dr Tax/GeTax/Sun) and QuickBooks.
- Autonomous, rigorous and able to work as part of a team
- Ability to work with multiple departments
- Fully available for an immediate start (please note that applicants currently employed will not be considered for this role)
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| Job Category | Fiduciary |
For one of our clients, a Family Office based in Geneva, we are currently looking for an Accountant for a temporary mission of 8 months.
Responsibilities
- Keep accounting records of shareholders and Swiss private entities (mainly service entities) accurate, duly documented and up to date,
- Process payments to suppliers in due time,
- Process expense reports,
- Issue debit notes and statements of disbursement and ensure collection in due time,
- Prepare billing to Group entities and other related parties,
- Perform quarterly and annual closing of accounts,
- Prepare annual statutory financial statements including balance sheet, profit and loss account and notes to the financial statements,
- Prepare accurate quarterly VAT returns in due time,
- Assist in preparation of accurate annual tax returns of Swiss private entities in due time including forms for dividends and stamp taxes,
- Assist in preparation of annual budgets and forecasts for Swiss private entities and their periodic review,
- Prepare monthly cash forecast of Swiss private entities, prepare bank transfers and ensure cash management is granted,
- Assist external auditors during annual audit,
- Produce monthly cash reporting,
- Assist in quarterly wealth reporting,
- Provide support for other financial ad hoc requests.
- Accounting certificate or University degree in Accounting/Finance,
- 3 to 5 years relevant experience in general accounting in Switzerland, preferably in a fiduciary with an international exposure,
- English & French fluent (C1/advanced) both verbal & written,
- Strong analytical mind, rigorous and well organised,
- Stress resistant and ability to work with tight deadlines,
- Flexible and able to manage multiple priorities,
- Team player,
- Self confident with IT sofware including experience with Dr. Tax,
- Available immediately,
- Swiss residency is a must have.
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| Job Category | Family Office, Fiduciary |
For one of our clients, a Private Bank in Geneva, we are currently searching for a Sales & Suitability Compliance Officer to be responsible for the adherence to local and international regulations and standards related to conduct, as well as supervisory requirements and group expectations. The candidate shall manage the Bank’s relevant conduct related risks through the appropriate control and oversight activities.
This is a temporary mission until December 2024 with an immediate start.
Responsibilities:
- Support the Compliance SSU team,
- Controls and monitoring,
- Projects support,
- Suitability framework: governance and adequacy of products/services to the customers,
- Prevention of Market Abuse: employees transactions,
- Follow up on conditions set by local Supervisors, External and Internal auditors,
- SSU policies and procedures,
- Training for the sales force.
- Bachelor degree in economics, finance or related experience,
- Previous experience in the Banking industry within compliance (monitoring and transactions)
- Previous experience in the Operations department or in Financial Products related areas and understanding of security related processes,
- Previous experience in Market Abuse is highly desirable,
- Good multi-tasking and organizational skills to manage outstanding issues until resolution,
- Strong follow-up skills,
- Good knowledge of the different investment products,
- Good command of Excel, Access, Word and PowerPoint (presentations),
- English and French fluent, Spanish or Portuguese as a plus,
- Swiss residency,
- Availability immediate or ASAP,
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| Job Category | Bank / Finance |
We are looking for a Relationship Manager in charge of the following: (more…)
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| Job Category | Bank / Finance |