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Financial IT Analyst

Inseriert am: 30.11.2018

Your role:


Do you have a knack for analyzing financial accounting and IT business processes? Do you have an accounting background with an IT flair?


We’re looking for someone like this who can help us:



  • understand front to back flows of accounting and IT system with the ability to partner with other functions to address inefficiencies


  • prepare and record journal entries in the general ledger, with associated reconciliation and reporting


  • compile and analyze financial information for finance and other business functions


  • provide timely, action-oriented analysis and advice, supporting the function in making sound decisions


  • work with IT, key stakeholders and other functions to precisely capture requirements and deliver process improvement in line with our strategic programs of work



What we offer:


Together. That’s how we do things. We offer people around the world a supportive, challenging and diverse working environment. We value your passion and commitment, and reward your performance.


Keen to achieve the work-life agility that you desire? We're open to discussing how this could work for you (and us).


Take the next step:


Are you truly collaborative? Succeeding at UBS means respecting, understanding and trusting colleagues and clients. Challenging others and being challenged in return. Being passionate about what you do. Driving yourself forward, always wanting to do things the right way. Does that sound like you? Then you have the right stuff to join us. Apply now.


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.


Your team:


We are a global team within the Accounting, Controlling and Reporting function of UBS with a presence in Pune, New York, London and Zurich. The team (of about 40 employees) is a global center of excellence and is responsible for all accounting, controlling and reporting related to global variable compensation plans, post-employment benefits, grantor entity controlling, financial advisor compensation in the US and other compensation matters.


In this role, which is located in the UBS office in Zurich, you will have the opportunity to gain experience in all aspects of the Compensation Controlling area and become the key subject matter expert in your area of responsibility. You will closely collaborate with your colleagues and stakeholders around the globe.


Your expertise:



  • a university degree in finance or economics, with a strong understanding of accounting principles


  • three to five years of accounting and controlling experience in financial services (CPA or equivalent is preferred but not mandatory)


  • experience in data analysis, financial reporting, reconciliation of financial data with strong analytical skills


  • a strong understanding of relational databases, SQL and business objects


  • good understanding of Front-To-Back processes and associated financial controls


  • able to define and write logical data and financial reporting requirements and liaise with IT for delivery



About us:


Expert advice. Wealth management. Investment banking. Asset management. Retail banking in Switzerland. And all the support functions. That's what we do. And we do it for private and institutional clients as well as corporations around the world.


We are about 60,000 employees in all major financial centers, in more than 50 countries. Do you want to be one of us?


Your colleagues:


Job Reference #: 184105BR


Business Divisions: Corporate Center


Title: Financial IT Analyst


City: Zürich


Job Type: Full Time


Country / State: Switzerland, Switzerland - Zürich


Function Category: Finance

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