UBS
Accounting Policy Advisor
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Job Type
Full Time
Job Reference #
341654BR
City
London, Zürich
Key Responsibilities
Do you have a professional background in accounting policy and business advisory services? Do you have a transformation-ready mindset? We’re looking for an addition to our Group Accounting Policy (GAP) to provide assistance with:
- Developing IFRS accounting policies and delivery of advice across a wide range of topics to constituents across our leading Global Wealth Management, Investment Bank and Asset Management, and Swiss Personal & Corporate banking business divisions and Group Functions.
- Coordination and monitoring GAP’s Accounting change workflow.
- Coordination of the GAP’s IFRS Standard Setting monitoring.
- Organizing and coordinating Group Accounting Policy’s (GAP) input into the UBS's annual and quarterly external reporting workflow.
You will:
- Stay at the forefront of new and emerging topics that impact the Group’s financial accounting.
- Assist with the implementation of new accounting policy requirements, partnering with the impacted Business divisions, Finance and Technology.
- Gain a deeper understanding of the banking ecosystem.
The Team
You’ll be a member of the global GAP team. GAP is a team of accounting subject matter experts that delivers accounting policy advice to all UBS Business Divisions and Group Functions.
Your Skills And Experience
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You have:
- Higher Education (university degree) combined with one of the internationally recognized accountancy qualifications (e.g. ACA, CPA).
- 4 to 6 years in public accounting / audit / accounting advisory function.
- AI / process-automation literacy.
- A good understanding of IFRS, knowledge of Swiss GAAP will be advantage.
- Knowledge on the financial services industry.
You are:
- An excellent communicator (both orally and in writing) with ability to interact effectively with staff at all levels including senior management.
- An individual with strong analytical skills.
- Methodical, concise and accurate, with strong attention to detail.
- Proactive, hands on solution oriented and flexible.
- An individual who displays commitment and strong ownership of tasks and works consistently towards goals and resolutions.
- Able to cooperate and consult appropriately with a wide range of individuals both in GAP and the wider organization.
- Able to balance demands of a diverse client and project portfolio in a dynamic environment.
- Fluent in English.
- Proficient user of MS Office (Word, Excel and PowerPoint).
About Us
UBS is a leading and truly global wealth manager and the leading universal bank in Switzerland. We also provide diversified asset management solutions and focused investment banking capabilities. Headquartered in Zurich, Switzerland, UBS is present in more than 50 markets around the globe.
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At UBS, we know that it's our people, with their diverse skills, experiences and backgrounds, who drive our ongoing success. We’re dedicated to our craft and passionate about putting our people first, with new challenges, a supportive team, opportunities to grow and flexible working options when possible. Our inclusive culture brings out the best in our employees, wherever they are on their career journey. And we use artificial intelligence (AI) to work smarter and more efficiently. We also recognize that great work is never done alone. That’s why collaboration is at the heart of everything we do. Because together, we’re more than ourselves.
We’re committed to disability inclusion and if you need reasonable accommodation/adjustments throughout our recruitment process, you can always contact us.
Contact Details
UBS Business Solutions SA
UBS Recruiting
Disclaimer / Policy Statements
UBS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We respect and seek to empower each individual and support the diverse cultures, perspectives, skills and experiences within our workforce.
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