About this role
<p style="margin:0.0in;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><strong><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:black">It’s never been a more exciting time to join Vistra. </span></strong></p> <p style="margin:0.0in;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:black"> </span></p> <p style="margin:0.0in;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:black">At Vistra our purpose is progress. We believe that our clients have the power to change the world and to do great things for global progress, and we exist to remove the friction that comes from the complexity of global business – to help our clients achieve progress without friction. </span></p> <p style="margin:0.0in;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:black"> . </span></p> <p style="margin:0.0in;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:black">But progress only happens when people come together and take action. And we’re absolutely committed to building a culture where our people can do just that. </span></p> <p style="margin:0.0in;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"> </p> <p style="text-align:justify;margin:0.0in;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:black">We have an exciting opportunity for you to join our team as Associate, Accoutning Services. Reporting to the Accounting Manager, this full-time and permanent position is based in Zurich and offers regional coverage, allowing you to make a significant impact to our Markets - EME, Department and it’s growth.</span></p> <p style="margin:0.0in;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"> </p> <p style="margin:0.0in;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><strong><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:black">Purpose of Role</span></strong></p> <p style="margin:0.0in;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><strong><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:black"> </span></strong></p> <p style="margin:0.0in;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:black">Managing portfolio of clients and supporting team in general.</span></p> <p style="margin:0.0in;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><strong><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:black"> </span></strong></p> <p style="margin:0.0in;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><strong><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:black">Scope</span></strong></p> <p style="margin:0.0in;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><strong><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:black"> </span></strong></p> <ul style="margin-bottom:0.0in;margin-top:0.0px"> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:black">Direct reports, self-starting and independent, handles client work related to accounting, value-added tax, and direct taxes;</span></li> </ul> <p style="margin:0.0in;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><strong><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:black"> </span></strong></p> <p style="margin:0.0in;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><strong><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:black">Key Responsibilities</span></strong></p> <p style="margin:0.0in;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><strong><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:black"> </span></strong></p> <ul style="margin-bottom:0.0in;margin-top:0.0px"> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:black">Maintain clients accounting incl. subledgers</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:black">Assistance with the preparation of the annual financial statements</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:black">Assisting the team in responding to accounting and tax enquiries</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:black">Preparation of tax and VAT returns </span></li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:black">Responsibility for and monitoring of deadlines for VAT and tax returns, as well as deadline extensions</span></li> </ul> <p style="margin:0.0in;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><strong><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:black"> </span></strong></p> <p style="margin:0.0in;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><strong><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:black">Attributes/Technical Skills</span></strong></p> <p style="margin:0.0in;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><strong><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:black"> </span></strong></p> <ul style="margin-bottom:0.0in;margin-top:0.0px"> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:black">Essential: Communication & collaboration skills, responsible and proactive, fluent in German and English (B2), any other languages are an advantage </span></li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:black">Desirable: Abacus, Microsoft tools</span></li> </ul> <p style="margin:0.0in;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><strong><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:black"> </span></strong></p> <p style="margin:0.0in;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><strong><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:black">Relevant Experience</span></strong></p> <p style="margin:0.0in;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><strong><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:black"> </span></strong></p> <ul style="margin-bottom:0.0in;margin-top:0.0px"> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:black">Essential: Working in a professional services environment</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:black">Desirable: International environment</span></li> </ul> <p style="margin:0.0in;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><strong><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:black"> </span></strong></p> <p style="margin:0.0in;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><strong><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:black">Education and Professional Qualification</span></strong></p> <p style="margin:0.0in;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><strong><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:black"> </span></strong></p> <ul style="margin-bottom:0.0in;margin-top:0.0px"> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:black">Essential: 2 - 3 years of professional experience</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:black">Desirable: Further education in accounting</span></li> </ul> <p style="margin:0.0in;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><strong><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:black"> </span></strong></p> <p style="margin:0.0in;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><strong><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:black"> </span></strong></p> <p style="margin:0.0in;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"> </p> <p style="margin:0.0in;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><em><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:black">If you are excited about working with us, we encourage you to apply or have a confidential chat with one of our Talent Acquisition team members. Our goal is to make this a great place to work where all our people can thrive. We hope you join us on this exciting journey!</span></em></p>