Credit Suisse jobs - Accounting

We Offer

The Legal Entity Controllerssit in Legal Entity Accounting and Review (LEAR) and are the main point ofcontact to the Business Managers for all financial information, including bothroutine and ad-hoc requirements, related to a single or a group of LegalEntities.

LEAR’s purpose is to supportthe Group Finance team and the Regional Legal Entity Finance teams in thefulfilment of their reporting and governance responsibilities via the deliveryof materially accurate, policy- and GAAP-compliant core financials and baselineanalytical review.

They are accountable (for agiven Legal Entity or group of entities) for ensuring that financial reportingprocesses and controls in place within Financial & Management Accounting& Reporting (FMAR) are fit for purpose and that the quality of the outputsproduced as a result meets business partner requirements (accurate, timely,etc).

The team is within and partof the process owner organisation.

We are a department that values Diversity and Inclusion (D&I) and are committed to realizing the firm’s D&I ambition which is an integral part of our global Conduct and Ethics Standards.

Accounting of Commission, fees & RSA transactions from Investment banking & Private banking business under US GAAP

Swiss GAAP Reporting for all Swiss IB & PB Entities

Automation / Innovation – Automation of reporting using Qlik

Perform analytical review & variance commentary for Financial Documents and coordinate with divisional controllers to understand the business rationale of movements. Ensure that accounting has been done as per accounting policies

Support team with in investigation and resolution of inter-company breaks. Ensuring that there are no unexplained / unidentified inter-company breaks

Review & remediation of Suspense or unexplained balances

Prepare legal entity package used for presentations to Legal Entity controllers and senior management

Performing SoX sign off and ensuring appropriate substantiation for SOX and quality assurance review.

Addressing ad hoc queries from various business associates and counterparties, e.g. Tax, Consolidation, internal and external auditors and divisional finance teams globally.

To drive operational improvements within areas under responsibility.


You Offer

Understand the value of diversity in the workplace and are dedicated to fostering an inclusive culture in all aspects of working life so that people from all backgrounds receive equal treatment, realize their full potential and can bring their full, authentic selves to work. This should be further elaborated on in your application.

Proficiency of key aspects associated with the financial documents and the notes to the financial statements of the entity

Equivalent work experience of 2-4 years with Financial Accounting experience of at least 1 year

Knowledge of US GAAP or IFRS or any GAAP accounting requirements

Professional Accountancy Qualification (CA or CPA)

Qlik – Experience of automation or setting up reports & Dashboards through Qlik View

Analytical and structured thinking and problem solving skills

Outstanding written and verbal communication skills, collaboration & organising skills

You are ambitious, dedicated, hardworking and can work on own initiative whilst also working collaboratively and deliver on time with a high level of integrity, sense of urgency, attention to detail and quality standardsCredit Suisse is an equal opportunity employer. Welcoming diversity gives us a competitive advantage in the global marketplace and drives our success.