Senior Tax Accounting Specialist (IFRS/OECD)

About the role

coni + partner, a consultancy founded in 1993 with headquarters in Zurich and subsidiaries in Dusseldorf and Shanghai, is recruiting on behalf of its client, an international banking group based in Zurich. The position is for a Senior Tax Accounting Specialist (m, f, d) with OECD minimum tax knowledge, responsible for a wide range of tax processes relating to private equity and property funds.

Key responsibilities

• Calculate corporation tax and the OECD minimum tax and ensure compliance with Swiss tax regulations, including tax returns, transfer pricing, VAT, withholding tax and stamp duty
• Prepare tax returns, forecasts and analyses for senior management and the finance department
• Assist with tax planning, current and deferred tax calculations and IFRS tax disclosures for the annual accounts
• Collaborate with external tax advisers and monitor their services
• Coordinate income tax and OECD minimum tax returns, payments and deadlines across the Group
• Support the implementation of new tax regulations in the systems and prepare process documentation
• Act as point of contact for business teams, external auditors and tax authorities, and take part in national and international tax projects

Required profile

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Finance, Accounting or Taxation
• CPA certification is an advantage
• Professional experience in tax accounting with a Big Four firm, an international tax consultancy or a bank
• Knowledge of IFRS accounting standards and IAS 12 (income tax and deferred tax)
• Knowledge of the OECD minimum tax, Pillar 2 (IRR supplementary tax) and withholding tax requirements
• Strong analytical and conceptual skills, structured and solution-oriented approach, and ability to meet deadlines and set priorities
• English (spoken and written) and conversational German

Required skills

• Proficiency in MS Office (Excel)
• Familiarity with tax software