Accountant

About the role

SwissBorg focuses on enhancing crypto wealth management by making investing more accessible and intuitive. The company operates a Meta-Exchange that connects various exchanges for optimal execution, serving nearly one million users managing over $1 billion in crypto assets.

In this role, you will take ownership of the Accounts Payable process and engage in the full accounting cycle, working closely with a dynamic international team. Success in this position involves maintaining accuracy in financial reporting and improving accounting processes.

Skills that matter here

• Accounting: This role requires a strong accounting background, including general ledger accounting and reconciliations.
• Finance: Finance knowledge is essential for managing financial entries and compliance.
• Xero: Familiarity with Xero is beneficial for handling supplier invoices and payments.
• ApprovalMax: Experience with ApprovalMax will aid in the supplier invoice review process.
• Excel: Strong Excel skills are necessary for managing financial data and reports.

Who this role suits

• Candidates should have a solid accounting background, preferably with experience in a Big 4 firm.
• Detail-oriented individuals who can work independently in a remote international team will thrive here.
• Proactive team members who can contribute ideas to improve accounting processes are encouraged.
• An interest in crypto or crypto accounting is a plus for this role.

From the employer

Responsibilities

• Own the Accounts Payable process: supplier invoice review and coding (ApprovalMax/Xero), payment preparation, supplier statement reconciliations and vendor master data
• Prepare and manage general ledger entries, accruals and prepayments
• Monthly, quarterly and annual closes for all group entities, in collaboration with external accounting firms
• Balance sheet and bank reconciliations, and account analysis to ensure balances are correct and supported
• Monthly intercompany reconciliations, recharges and settlements across group entities
• Supporting VAT and other tax compliance across jurisdictions (VAT returns, reverse charge, withholding taxes), working with our external tax advisors
• Prepare audit files and support the annual and interim audits of the group entities
• Strengthen internal controls and improve accounting processes, contributing your own ideas
• Manage both technical and routine accounting tasks with a high degree of accuracy and consistency

Requirements

• A degree in Accounting, Finance or a related field
• Around 5 years of accounting experience, ideally starting at a Big 4 firm in audit or accounting outsourcing
• A strong accounting background: confident with general ledger accounting, closing, reconciliations, accruals and the full accounting cycle
• Experience with multi-entity groups, intercompany accounting and, ideally, consolidation
• Hands-on Accounts Payable experience; experience coaching or reviewing the work of junior team members is a plus
• Working knowledge of VAT and corporate tax compliance; international or cross-border VAT exposure is a plus
• Experience preparing for and working with external auditors
• Hands-on experience with accounting software and strong Excel skills; familiarity with Xero and ApprovalMax is a plus
• Must have an interest in crypto and/or crypto accounting is a plus
• Fluent English (French is a bonus)
• A proactive, detail-oriented and independent working style, comfortable in a remote, international team

Conditions

• Annual BORG bonus
• Genuine remote and flexible working
• 25 days annual leave plus local bank holidays
• Learning and development budget
• MacBook and home office budget
• Team and company-wide retreats
• SwissBorg Premium account
• VSOP share options
• BORG welcome bonus