FAAS Manager Assistant Controller (IFMS) Zurich, Basel, Geneva
Basel - Switzerland
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EY is expanding its Integrated Finance Managed Services (IFMS) offering in Switzerland and we are seeking an Assistant Controller to support the Regional Controller in the delivery and oversight of finance operations across Swiss and European clients. This role plays a key part in a new and strategically important service line contributing to the operational model governance standards and overall quality of IFMS delivery. It offers a unique blend of financial reporting support operational excellence multiframework accounting exposure and crossfunctional collaboration within a managed services environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Support monthly and quarterly close activities including journal entries reconciliations and variance analysis
- Assist in preparing financial information under the appropriate reporting framework (IFRS US GAAP Swiss Code of Obligations Swiss GAAP FER) depending on client requirements
- Collaborate with FAAS specialists on technical accounting matters (aligned with IFMS delivery model)
- Contribute to regulatory reporting including SEC filings (as applicable) EU regulatory submissions and SIX Swiss Exchange reporting
- Work with IFMS Delivery Executives and global delivery teams to monitor service delivery identify issues early and support timely remediation
- Support commercial management activities by monitoring scope changes and contractrelated matters
- Provide operational support across treasury processes stockbased compensation tracking and coordination with banks and transfer agents
- Support payrollrelated activities in collaboration with EY managed services teams and client HR for tax and benefits compliance
- Prepare audit schedules and assist with the internal and external audit processes
- Contribute materials for Audit Committee and Board meetings
- Assist with the administration and monitoring of IFMS systems including subledgerledger interfaces and reconciliations
Profile and Qualifications
- Bachelors degree in Accounting or Finance
- CPA (active eligible or inactive) or equivalent certification preferred
- 69 years of progressive accounting experience including significant handson experience in a corporate / inhouse finance function with a strong focus on financial reporting and compliance.
- Strong technical knowledge across IFRS and/or US GAAP with flexibility to operate across frameworks depending on client needs
- Strong analytical capabilities attention to detail and the ability to work collaboratively across onshore and offshore teams
- Proficiency in Excel; familiarity with SAP Concur and Ariba is beneficial
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fastpaced environment and adapt to evolving client needs
- Experience supporting publiccompany reporting or SECrelated processes is an advantage
- Excellent communication skills in English with proficiency in French or German
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