CFO Assistant & Bookkeeper

About the role

We are seeking an organized and detail‑oriented CFO Assistant & Bookkeeper to support the CFO across the Alpen Group entities in Freienbach. The role combines day‑to‑day bookkeeping with month‑end and year‑end closing support, offering exposure to a variety of regulated and non‑regulated businesses.

Key responsibilities

• Manage day‑to‑day bookkeeping for one or more group entities, including invoice processing, payment runs and account reconciliations.
• Support the CFO with month‑end and year‑end closing, financial reporting and budget tracking.
• Maintain accurate general ledgers in line with Swiss accounting standards (OR) and assist with VAT filings and other regulatory submissions.
• Liaise with external auditors, tax advisors and authorities as required.
• Provide administrative support to the CFO, including document preparation and correspondence.

Required profile

• Completed commercial apprenticeship (KV) or equivalent, preferably with further accounting or finance training.
• Several years of bookkeeping experience, ideally in a financial services or multi‑entity environment.
• Solid knowledge of Swiss accounting principles (OR) and familiarity with FINMA‑regulated institutions is a plus.
• Excellent communication skills in German and English; French is a strong plus.
• High level of discretion and integrity.

Required skills

• Proficiency with accounting software.
• Advanced Excel skills.
• Knowledge of Swiss accounting standards (OR).

What we offer

• A collaborative, growing team across Freienbach, Zurich, Geneva and Lugano.
• Varied and engaging work across wealth management, private markets and lifestyle businesses.
• Central role with close interaction with the CFO, providing broad insight into group finances.
• Multinational, cross‑cultural environment.
• Location on Lake Zurich in Freienbach.