Job Description
As an Accounts Payable (A/P) Accountant at Collège du Léman, a prestigious international school in Geneva, Switzerland, you will play a critical role in supporting the purchasing process, meeting financial and tax obligations, and contributing to the continuous improvement of financial processes and systems.
Key Responsibilities
* Maintain and control the vendors master file.
* Process, verify, and reconcile invoices in alignment with the purchasing process and established controls.
* Ensure timely and accurate payments to suppliers while maintaining effective relationships with vendors.
Fixed Assets Management
* Maintain and control the fixed assets register.
* Contribute to capital expenditures and work in progress follow-up.
* Organize and supervise physical inventories of tangible assets.
Cash Management
* Follow-up and reconciliation of disbursement and corporate accounts.
* Preparation of intra-bank transfers, and of intercompany settlements.
General Accounting Support
* Prepare journal entries and conduct account reconciliations and variance analyses for accounts payable, prepayments and fixed assets.
* Support monthly and year-end closing activities to meet internal and group deadlines.
Financial Reporting
* Assist in the preparation of financial statements and reports under IFRS standards.
* Provide detailed reports and analyses for budget control by department.
Audit And Policy Adherence
* Act as a key point of contact for internal and external audits by providing necessary documentation and explanations.
* Assist in implementing and documenting group policies, processes, and procedures.
Credit Card Management
* Administer departmental credit card authorization processes and reconcile transactions regularly.
System Implementation And Optimisation
* Be a key contributor to the improvement and upgrade of financial systems, ensuring process optimisation and efficiency.
Collaboration And Backup
* Collaborate with administrative teams across locations.
* Serve as a backup for other accounting team members as required.
Skills And Competencies
* You will collaborate closely with internal administrative teams and external stakeholders, ensuring that all deadlines and compliance requirements are met. The skills and attributes needed for success include:
Interpersonal Skills
* Strong interpersonal and collaborative skills; a team player.
* Excellent written and verbal communication in both French and English.
Professional Attributes
* Rigorous and detail-oriented, with strong organizational abilities.
* Resilient under pressure, with the ability to adapt to dynamic workloads.
* Autonomous, proactive, and capable of taking initiative.
Technical Skills
* Solid accounting knowledge with demonstrated experience in IFRS accounting standards.
* Proficiency in MS Office, especially advanced Excel functions.
* Familiarity with accounting software, such as Navision, Continia, Jet Reports, and OneStream, is a strong asset.
* Experience in a multinational environment is preferred.
* Experience with audits is a plus.
Analytical And Process Improvement Skills
* Strong analytical mindset with an appetite for process optimization and financial systems enhancements.
* Practical problem-solving approach, combining technical and strategic thinking.
It is essential that the post holder maintains a professional distance from students while developing effective working and caring relationships. We welcome diversity and inclusion and stand against discrimination in any form.
Background investigations and reference checks for the past ten years will be conducted during the selection process.
Karrierestufe: Berufseinstieg
Beschäftigungsverhältnis: Vollzeit
Tätigkeitsbereich: Wirtschaftsprüfung/Buchhaltung und Finanzwesen
Branchen: Bildungswesen