Temporary Senior AccountantMichael Page

Our client is an international non-profit organization located in Geneva.

The Temporary Senior Accountant will be responsible of the following :

• Keep up to date internal accounting and related systems, policies, procedures to ensure compliance with applicable accounting standards
• Assume leadership role for the accounting system and ensuring the accuracy and completeness of all financial records
• Manage the month-end and year-end closure procedures as well as the annual audit in close coordination with the rest of the finance team
• Provide regular monthly management reporting analysis as well as ad hoc requests from the Directors or the Board
• Liaise with the external auditors, tax advisors, bankers, lawyers, stakeholders, and all relevant authorities
• Ensure the overall financial integrity of the organisation's records and reports
• Assist with effective implementation of the internal financial controls and undertake all aspects of monitoring to ensure the control system is aligned with organisational needs
• Liaise closely with finance team for audits for both field and HQ projects and overall responsibility for the annual statutory audit
• Maintain the fixed asset register, ensuring assets are held within the business, and correct application of additions, disposals, depreciation, and impairment
• Perform other duties as required and as they relate to overall financial management for the organisation

The Temporary Senior Accountant we are looking for should come with the following background and experience :

• University degree in Finance or Accounting with minimum of ten years of relevant experience
• Essential to have similar years of experience in financial accounting preferably within an international organization with complex donor requirements or multinational company with external offices/locations
• Experience working in the humanitarian section is an advantage
• Solid experience preparing financial statements required in Swiss GAAP or similar standard required
• Strong analytical skills with ability to set priorities, complete work with minimal supervision, and meet deadlines
• Advanced IT skills, particularly knowledge of Microsoft Office software especially excel - ERP experience with Dynamics 365 Business Central would also be a strong asset
• Excellent team working skills including cross-functionally
• Excellent communication in English