Senior Financial Accountant (m/f/d)

Senior Financial Accountant (m/f/d) Career Opportunities

Senior Financial Accountant (m/f/d)

Organization

Established by the Financial Stability Board in June 2014, the Global Legal Entity Identifier Foundation (GLEIF) is a not-for-profit organization created to support the implementation and use of the Legal Entity Identifier (LEI). GLEIF manages a network of partners, the LEI issuing organizations, to provide trusted services and open, reliable data for unique legal entity identification worldwide. GLEIF services ensure the operational integrity of the Global LEI System and facilitate making the LEI abroad public good available on our website. As a result, the LEI remains the industry standard best suited to providing open and reliable data for unique legal entity identification management. Learn more at

What our new colleagues can expect:

• An open-ended employment contract
• Performance-related salary model with an attractive compensation
• 28 days' holiday (Christmas and New Year's Eve off if these fall on working days)
• Flexible and mobile working environment
• A patient and comprehensive induction programRegular town halls and feedback meetings
• Leadership with empathy
• Comprehensive further training and talent development
• A friendly team atmosphere in a multicultural organization
• Open office space that facilitates & encourages collaboration; headphones allowed
• Beverages & fresh fruit in the Frankfurt Office
• Company iPhone
• Casual get-togethers on sunny Friday afternoons on our spacious terrace

This is an opportunity to make an impact on the transparency of the financial services and other
industries in a not-for-profit, stable business that is committed to investing in the foundation, its partner relationships, and its employees. You will join a highly motivated team with the mission to
successfully implement the Global Legal Entity Identifier system. Learn more

Position summary

The Senior Financial Accountant (Tax Focus) plays a key role in ensuring the accuracy, integrity, and compliance of GLEIF’s financial operations. This position combines hands‑on financial accounting with ownership of tax‑related matters, offering the opportunity to contribute to both operational excellence and strategic financial oversight. You will work in a dynamic, international environment, partnering closely with internal and external stakeholders while helping to shape and continuously improve a high‑quality finance function.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage day-to-day financial accounting activities
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in accordance with IFRS and GLEIF policies
• Ensure compliance with all local regulatory requirements, including corporate tax, VAT and tax‑exempt status
• Perform tax filings and coordinate with external tax advisors; act as a key contact for tax authorities
• Monitor tax risks and identify optimization opportunities in line with the GLEIF’s structure
• Partner with the management team to ensure appropriate understanding of contracts and ensure revenue recognition complies with IFRS
• Provide financial analysis on ad‑hoc projects as designated by management
• Ensure effective internal controls and compliance with internal policies and guidelines
• Support internal and external audits
• Maintain and support finance‑related systems

Experience and competencies for success

• Strong accounting skills with at least 6+ years of experience in accounting, with exposure to tax matters
• Strong knowledge of IFRS, expertise of local Swiss GAAP is a plus
• University degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field or a completed vocational training in accounting or tax (e.g. tax specialist qualification), with relevant professional experience
• Solid experience in German and/or Swiss tax compliance (corporate tax, VAT); ideally exposure to non‑profit organizations and foundations
• Experience with ERP systems (e.g. Diamant or similar)
• Structured and reliable, with strong analytical skills, attention to detail, the ability to work independently and used to work with tight deadlines
• Strong personal skills including social competency, as well as strong cross‑functional communication and people skills
• Fluent spoken and written English
• Confident user of MS Office (Word, Excel)

Additional Information

Department: Finance & Business Administration

Reports into: Chief Operating & Financial Officer

Management responsibility: No

Location: Frankfurt / Basel / hybrid

Scope: Full-time

All foreign applicants from outside the EU/Switzerland must have a valid work permit.

We look forward to your application. Please send your resumé alongside a letter of interest to