Accountant

About the role

As an Accountant at SwissBorg, you will be responsible for managing the Accounts Payable process, including invoice review, payment preparation, and reconciliations. You will also prepare general ledger entries and support monthly, quarterly, and annual closes in collaboration with external firms.

SwissBorg is focused on transforming crypto wealth management, connecting users with optimal investment opportunities. The role requires a proactive approach to strengthen internal controls and improve accounting processes, all within a dynamic remote team environment.

The salary range for this role is between $52,000 and $88,000, reflecting the level of expertise required.

Skills that matter here

• Accounting: This role involves managing the full accounting cycle, including general ledger accounting and reconciliations.
• Finance: You will support financial compliance and reporting across multiple entities.
• Xero: Experience with Xero is beneficial for handling supplier invoices and payments.
• ApprovalMax: You will use ApprovalMax for supplier invoice review and coding.
• Excel: Strong Excel skills are essential for managing financial data and reconciliations.

Who this role suits

• Someone with around 5 years of accounting experience, preferably from a Big 4 firm.
• A detail-oriented individual who can work independently in a remote setting.
• A proactive person who is comfortable suggesting improvements to accounting processes.
• An interest in crypto and familiarity with crypto accounting is a plus.

From the employer

You will:

• 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

About you:

• 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

Why SwissBorg:

• 🪙 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