Beschreibung

Job description
The mission of this position is to ensure the reliable and efficient running of the day-to-day accounting processes, while providing hands-on operational and analytical support to the Head of Accounting.

Responsibilities

Manage day-to-day accounting operations
Manage and reconcile balance sheet accounts
Ensure accurate and timely statutory and tax reporting
Prepare VAT returns and liaise with the Federal Tax Administration
Participate actively in the annual financial closing process
Prepare periodic financial reports and contribute to the budgeting process and its monitoring
Support Group/Department Directors with their budget-related requests
Provide back-up support for monthly payroll processing
Participate in cross-functional projects
Drive process improvements and automation initiatives


Profile requirements
EDUCATION AND PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Bachelor + 7 relevant years of professional experience or equivalent qualifications (Federal Diploma in Accounting is a plus)


REQUIRED SKILLS

Strong knowledge of financial accounting concepts
Experience with year-end closing activities and financial reporting
Knowledge of analytical accounting concepts
Experience in payroll processing and withholding tax
Excellent command of office software tools (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc.)


REQUIRED SOFT SKILLS

Excellent organizational and prioritization skills
Good stakeholder management skills
Capacity to conceptualise, analyse and propose improvements
Ability to respect deadlines
A proactive and solution-oriented approach
Ability to work independently and take ownership of accounting processes
Ability to maintain and handle confidential and sensitive information
Strong team player
French: excellent written and spoken skills
English: good written and spoken skills (ideally C1)


NICE TO HAVE

Grant experience in an academic environment
Experience with managing audits


The work rate will evolve in the future up to potentially 80-100%.

Please note that only online applications will be taken into consideration.
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