Financial Accountant

Are you interested in helping drive financial accuracy and transparency across a global organization? Do you enjoy analyzing financial data, resolving complex issues, and partnering with stakeholders to deliver high-quality reporting? Are you motivated by improving processes and contributing to a strong control environment?

We are looking for a Cost Controller to:

• prepare and review cost-related accruals, prepayments, and reclassifications

• partner with business managers to understand and validate financial inputs and reporting requirements

• collaborate with Tax teams on tax recovery and refund accounting entries

• respond to business queries, investigate issues, and provide effective solutions

• prepare P&L and balance sheet analysis, including commentary on key movements and trends

• perform reconciliations, resolve outstanding action items, and support the GBSOV sign-off process

Your team

You'll be working in Group Cost Controlling (GCC), which delivers financial management and accounting services across eight Centres of Excellence (CoEs). These include technology cost management, real estate cost management, fixed assets and IGCS, accruals and MDS, regional cost management, cost allocation, SCL/CEMA, and group cost management. The team is responsible for a range of accounting and financial management activities, including accruals, reporting, cost center management, financial analysis, and support for significant group entities.

Your expertise

• bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field

• around 2-5 years of experience in Record-to-Report (R2R), financial accounting, controlling, or a similar finance function

• strong understanding of accounting principles, financial reporting, and reconciliations

• advanced Microsoft Excel skills and strong proficiency in PowerPoint

• strong analytical and problem-solving skills with excellent attention to detail

• effective stakeholder management skills and the ability to work collaboratively across teams

• strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to present financial information clearly and confidently

• ability to manage multiple priorities, resolve issues independently, and deliver high-quality results in a fast-paced environment

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About us

UBS is a leading and truly global wealth manager and the leading universal bank in Switzerland. We also provide diversified asset management solutions and focused investment banking capabilities. Headquartered in Zurich, Switzerland, UBS is present in more than 50 markets around the globe.
We know that great work is never done alone. That’s why we place collaboration at the heart of everything we do. Because together, we’re more than ourselves. Want to find out more? Visit ubs.com/careers.

Join us

At UBS, we know that it's our people, with their diverse skills, experiences and backgrounds, who drive our ongoing success. We’re dedicated to our craft and passionate about putting our people first, with new challenges, a supportive team, opportunities to grow and flexible working options when possible. Our inclusive culture brings out the best in our employees, wherever they are on their career journey. And we use artificial intelligence (AI) to work smarter and more efficiently. We also recognize that great work is never done alone. That’s why collaboration is at the heart of everything we do. Because together, we’re more than ourselves.
We’re committed to disability inclusion and if you need reasonable accommodation/adjustments throughout our recruitment process, you can always contact us.

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.

How we hire

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