Group Accountant

The Gnomon Capital Group (GCG) is a global investment and technology commercialisation firm, expanding rapidly through the acquisition of companies in chosen areas. Through a hands-on, long-term investment approach we create value and enable growth in companies in the fields of global technology, fintech, software development and data networking. We are smart, ambitious and disruptive and have investments and subsidiaries around the world. We’re focused on enabling innovation by deploying deep knowledge, local expertise and the support of our longstanding strategic partnerships. As a young and agile group, GCG expects that its newly-acquired entities are ready and able to start operating very quickly, adhering to all Group operating policies and guidelines, and especially to meet deadlines. Headquartered in Vaduz, Liechtenstein, our subsidiaries have offices in Switzerland, the UK and elsewhere.

About the role

As Accounting specialist within the GCG, you will be supervising and taking care of the financials of a number of companies of our global group. Your role encompasses aspects such as postings into the general ledger, coordination with local accountants in other countries, advising on accounting questions, controlling the accounting and reporting quality of the financial statements and the reporting of any irregularities in these financial statements to your supervisor. You will be employed at the head office but your contacts are spread globally. The role includes travelling should the need occur and reports directly to the Group Accounting Manager.

Responsibilities

Key responsibilities include:

• Working in a team, supporting tasks in relation to Group accounting and reporting:
  • Accounting basis: IFRS (for SME’s)
  • Supporting the monthly reporting and consolidation
  • Maintenance of the group chart of accounts
  • Analysis of and reconciliation of transactions, balances
  • Intercompany eliminations, acquisition accounting
  • Submission control – deadline tracking, access control of submitted entities
  • Support of reporting companies
  • Data analysis, quality control
• Support for the Yearly consolidated financial statements
  • Preparation of report using consolidated financial information
  • Preparation of footnote information
• Internal controls, risk assessment
  • Support documentation and verification for the Group reporting area
• Group accounting and reporting policies
  • Surveys of current company practices
  • Support in establishing Group-wide policy
  • Preparation of reporting policies and related guidance
  • Support group companies in implementing (new) policies
  • Interaction with group companies and other stakeholders
  • Other ad hoc tasks involving accounting and reporting

Requirements

• Initial experience (3-5 years) in a finance department, preferably involving accounting and reporting. Consolidation experience not required, but advantageous.
• Business degree desired, but not a prerequisite.
• Eager to learn and work in a dynamic environment and comfortable with working in a growing group
• Fluent English, spoken and written; an additional European language is advantageous

What we offer

We offer a seat on the rocket ship of a dynamic team in a fast-growing company in the technology space.

• Working in a brand new, ultra-modern office in Vaduz
• International, friendly and inclusive multi-cultural environment with an employee well-being focus
• Learning and growth opportunities every day
• Sociable working environment with regular company events
• An exceptional pension fund plan
• Excellent social insurance benefits