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Head of Accounting Department (100%) - Permanent Contract



Head of Accounting Department (100%) - Permanent Contract


EVAM (Vaud Establishment for Migrant Reception) is a major player in the Vaud public service. With more than 1,200 committed employees and an annual budget of 360 million francs, we ensure the reception, support and integration of migrants in the canton of Vaud.

Every day, our teams work with openness and responsibility to address essential social issues. Joining EVAM means putting your skills at the service of a human and public utility mission, in a stimulating, diverse and constantly evolving professional environment.

As part of a reorganisation of the finance department, we are recruiting a:
Head of Accounting Department (100%) - Permanent Contract

Salary scale: 10 (this scale applies to validated prerequisites, otherwise classification is at level -1)

Location: Lausanne
Start date: As soon as possible

What you bring to our mission

Lead the team by providing supervision and support to ensure the quality of services related to the management of the establishment's accounts. Propose and then develop a strategic direction in terms of department organisation, enabling efficient response to EVAM's needs.

Your key responsibilities

  • You plan, organise, coordinate and supervise the team’s activities in collaboration with other department heads of the entity, reporting to the hierarchical line

  • You verify, consolidate and analyse financial statements

  • You ensure proper account keeping, budget preparation and monitoring, as well as coordination of quarterly closings

  • You participate in formalising services by drafting processes, procedures and guidelines, their continuous improvement and updating, ensuring their application and compliance

  • You ensure proper account keeping, coordination of quarterly closings, budget preparation and monitoring

  • You supervise, coordinate and guarantee activities related to accounting management

  • You foster the development of a culture of partnership and cohesion with other department heads of the entity

Your profile

  • Bachelor’s degree from a University of Applied Sciences (economics)

  • Certified management training

  • Minimum 6 years’ experience in a similar position

  • Excellent command of common office software

  • Excellent organisational and prioritisation skills

  • Analytical and synthesis skills

  • Strong communication and writing skills

  • Ability to manage and motivate a team

What EVAM offers you

  • An engaged working environment

  • A continuous training policy to advance your career

  • A teleworking policy

  • 5 weeks’ holiday (6 from age 50)

  • Very good social benefits

  • Meaningful projects in a stimulating intercultural context

The recruitment process in 2 steps:

  1. Interview with the head of the HR entity, the head of the finance entity and the director.

  2. A practical assessment

At the end of the process: request for a criminal record extract, special extract and debt enforcement office certificate (blank documents required).

Do you identify with this mission? We look forward to receiving your application!

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