Senior Financial Accountant

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Senior Financial Accountant (m/f/d)

Organization Established by the Financial Stability Board in June 2014, the Global Legal Entity Identifier Foundation (GLEIF) is a not-for-profit organization created to support the implementation and use of the Legal Entity Identifier (LEI). GLEIF manages a network of partners, the LEI issuing organizations, to provide trusted services and open, reliable data for unique legal entity identification worldwide. GLEIF services ensure the operational integrity of the Global LEI System and facilitate making the LEI a broad public good available on our website. As a result, the LEI remains the industry standard best suited to providing open and reliable data for unique legal entity identification management. Learn more at .

What our new colleagues can expect:

This is an opportunity to make an impact on the transparency of the financial services and other industries in a not-for-profit, stable business that is committed to investing in the foundation, its partner relationships, and its employees. You will join a highly motivated team with the mission to successfully implement the Global Legal Entity Identifier system. Learn more at

Position summary The Senior Financial Accountant (Tax Focus) plays a key role in ensuring the accuracy, integrity, and compliance of the GLEIF’s financial operations. This position combines hands-on financial accounting with ownership of tax-related matters, offering the opportunity to contribute to both operational excellence and strategic financial oversight. You will work in a dynamic, international environment, partnering closely with internal and external stakeholders while helping to shape and continuously improve a high-quality finance function.

Key Responsibilities:

Experience and competencies for success

• A quick job entry
• An open-ended employment contract
• Performance-related salary model with an attractive compensation
• 25 days' holiday (Christmas and New Year's Eve off if these fall on working days)
• Flexible and mobile working environment • A patient and comprehensive induction program
• Regular town halls and feedback meetings
• Leadership with empathy
• Short decision-making processes
• Comprehensive further training and talent development
• Subsidized gym membership
• Company iPhone
• Manage day-to-day financial accounting activities
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in accordance with IFRS and GLEIF policies
• Ensure compliance with all local regulatory requirements, including corporate tax, VAT and tax-exempt status
• Perform tax filings and coordinate with external tax advisors; act as a key contact for tax authorities
• Monitor tax risks and identify optimization opportunities in line with the GLEIF’s structure
• Partner with the management team to ensure appropriate understanding of contracts and ensure revenue recognition complies with IFRS
• Provide financial analysis on ad-hoc projects as designated by management
• Ensure effective internal controls and compliance with internal policies and guidelines
• Support internal and external audits
• Maintain and support finance-related systems
• Strong accounting skills with at least 6+ years of experience in accounting, with exposure to tax matters
• Strong knowledge of IFRS and local Swiss GAAP
• University degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field or a completed vocational training in accounting or tax (e.g. tax specialist qualification), with relevant professional experience
• Solid experience in Swiss tax compliance (corporate tax, VAT); ideally exposure to non-profit organizations and foundations
• Experience with ERP systems (e.g. Diamant or similar) and strong Excel skills
• Structured and reliable, with strong analytical skills, attention to detail, the ability to work independently and used to work with tight deadlines
• Strong personal skills including social competency. Strong cross-functional communication and people skills
• Fluent spoken and written English
• Confident user of MS Office (Word, Excel)