Fund Accountant - 1 year contract # 140167

Credit Suisse is a leading global wealth manager with strong investment banking capabilities. Headquartered in Zurich, Switzerland, we have a global reach with operations in about 50 countries and employ more than 45,000 people from over 150 different nations. Embodying entrepreneurial spirit, Credit Suisse delivers holistic financial solutions to our clients, including innovative products and specially tailored advice. Striving for quality and excellence in our work, we recognize and reward extraordinary performance among our employees, provide wide-ranging training and development opportunities, and benefit from a diverse range of perspectives to create value for our clients, shareholders and communities. We are Credit Suisse.

We Offer

• Ensure timely and accurate production of NAV calculations and delivery including related bookings, valuations and reconciliations
• Preparation of KPI and other client reports
• Implement a key set of daily and periodic procedures and controls to ensure the accuracy and validity of the NAV calculations
• Handle ad-hoc analytical/reporting requests (e.g. from Investment Managers and other external parties)
• Answer queries independently and maintain relationships
• Effectively participate in cross departmental projects such as fund launches, implementation of new law and tax regulations, structural changes and coordinate projects with limited scope

You Offer

• You have a university degree in accounting, finance or equivalent
• Minimum 6-10 years of relevant experience in a similar position
• Deep knowledge of accounting practices mainly in Fund of Hedge funds; Microfinance and Private Equity experience will be an advantage, financial markets, and investment management industry standards
• Good knowledge of investment funds and main financial products
• Knowledge or experience of MultiFonds is an advantage
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills in English and French, German would be considered as an advantage
• Strong organisational and time management skills
• High level of attention to details
• Ability to communicate clearly and accurately with clients, auditors and peers
• You look forward to working within a team and have the ability to build relationships across the organization, work independently, build trust and collaborate efficiently with various partners
• Excellent professional and client service attitude
• You are a self-starter and a highly motivated person who is able to take initiative and make decisions
• You show can-do attitude and flexibility and you are open to changes with focus on improvement
• Excellent command in MS Office tools, experience in MultiFonds would be considered as an advantage

Credit Suisse is an equal opportunity employer. Welcoming diversity gives us a competitive advantage in the global marketplace and drives our success.

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