Finance Associate

Do you feel passionate about supporting high-performance, multinational teams? Do you thrive in a fast-paced startup environment with new problems to solve every day? Do you want to be part of a young and growing technology organization with a strong vision?

Then come join the Web3 Foundation team in Zug as a 

Finance Associate - Swiss based(100%)

as soon as possible, negotiable

Web 3.0 Technologies Foundation accelerates the development and adoption of the decentralized web. We’re providing the framework and setting the standards for an ecosystem so that the most cutting-edge projects can work together, multiplying their benefit to society as a whole. We’re building the future of identity, privacy, financial markets and commerce through blockchain and cryptographic technologies. At the core of this work is Polkadot - a platform that enables blockchains of all kinds to interact and communicate with one another. This is an opportunity to work at the forefront of technological development and join in shaping the future of society for the better. 

We are a lean team with a flat organisation. You will report to the Finance Lead and will work closely with the finance and operations teams in Zug.

Responsibilities

Accounting and Controlling

• Participate in monthly, quarterly and annual closings

• Booking and reconciliation of bank accounts, portfolios, and crypto transactions

• Prepare, reconcile and file VAT returns (e.g. Swiss)

• Assist in the preparation of financial statements, reports, and budgets

• Analyze financial data and provide insights to support decision-making

• Coordinate with compliance and regulatory teams to ensure adherence to relevant laws and standards

• Help with audits and tax preparation

• Partaking in financial process improvements

• Oversee accounts payables and receivables (fiat and crypto-currencies)

Treasury and Asset Management

• Assist in managing liquidity and cash buffers

• Support the lead in projects related to treasury operations

• Assist Treasury and Asset Management function in ad hoc tasks

Requirements 

• 2-3 years of proven experience in finance and/or accounting, preferably in crypto or tech industries

• Apprenticeship (kaufmännische Ausbildung) and/or bachelor's degree in a relevant field

• Familiarity with Swiss accounting and auditing standards

• Proficiency in MS and/or Google work tools

• Self determined, problem solver and innovative

• Result orientated with a high attention to detail and dedication towards quality and improvement

• Excellent time management and organisational skills, ability to prioritize and multitask

• Excellent communication skills in English, German is a plus.

A Plus

• Previous experience with Abacus or similar accounting tools

• Previous experience in project management

• Familiarity and/or experience with handling crypto wallets, payments and transactions

• A strong interest in the Web 3.0 movement, blockchain and other decentralized technologies

Benefits

• Competitive compensation and employee benefits

• Regular company retreats at unique locations located around Europe

• Opportunity to work in a multinational, high-performance  team with diverse backgrounds (i.e. physics, computer science, machine-learning algorithm design, legal, financial products, management consulting, marketing & advertising, etc.)

For more information about us, visit us on:

• Web3 Foundation website: https://web3.foundation/
• Polkadot website: https://polkadot.network/