Junior Accountant
Unique AI AG · Zürich, Zürich, Switzerland
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We are now looking for an Accountantto support our Finance team, someone who balances a detailed\-oriented approach with the pragmatism required to thrive in a start\-up operating at the forefront of cutting\-edge technological advancements. We are operating in a fast\-moving environment requiring an open\-minded and adaptable mindset.
**Job Requirements**
* **\~3 year experience**: hands\-on experience in accounting or financial controlling, ideally in a dynamic or growth\-oriented environment
* **Education:** Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Economics, or a completed relevant commercial apprenticeship
* **Strong analytical capabilities**: able to translate data into clear, accurate, and relevant insights
* **Proven entrepreneurial mentality**: strong business\-oriented decision\-making skills with a balanced approach to speed vs. risk with a bias towards impact
* **Collaborative team player** with demonstrated ability to build trust, communicate openly and effectively with stakeholders across levels and to collaborate across functions
* **Hands\-on approach:**pragmatic and “roll\-up\-your\-sleeves” mentality, handling adjacent tasks as needed (incl. operational \& admin tasks)
* **Languages:** Fluent in written and spoken German \& English (French and or Italian language skills are a plus)
* **Experience in a "Treuhandbüro"** (accounting company) is a plus
**Job Responsibilities**
Accounting Operations and Systems
* A/P invoices and A/R invoices in Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central
* Expense management ( , company credit cards, invoices etc.)
Financial Reporting, Planning and Controlling
* Prepare timely and accurate P\&L reporting for the Swiss entity
* Ensure accuracy, cleanliness and clarity of data, numbers and figures
* Take ownership of reporting, planning, budgeting and controlling within the Finance team
Consolidation and Global Coordination
* Support company consolidation activities
* Coordinate external accounting partners for non\-Swiss subsidiaries (incl. New York, London, Berlin and Singapore)
Treasury and Compliance
* Responsible for treasury management and associated tasks
* Ensure compliance with VAT, insurance requirements, local statutory obligations, etc.
People, Office, and Cross\- Functional Support: administrative tasks for the Finance and People \& Culture teams, as well as for general office management
**?? Why Join Unique**
* **Leading Company** ?? A chance to be part of a leading company in a rapidly evolving industry
* **Innovative \& Impactful Projects** ?? Engage in groundbreaking projects within the Generative AI space. Contribute towards building the foundations enabling financial institutions to operationalize AI.
* **Continuous Learning** ?? Continuously learn and adapt to new technologies and methodologies as you work on varied client projects
* **Culture** ?? A modern company with flat hierarchies that focuses on a people\-oriented culture and places great emphasis on transparency and open communication
* **Hybrid set up** ???????Based in Zürich with flexibility for remote days
* **Security\-first culture** ?? Develop systems trusted by leading financial institutions.
* **Global Team** ?? Collaborate with our offices in Switzerland, London, Berlin, New York and Singapore
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