• Monitoring incoming invoices and expense claims and make sure these are completed accurately;
• Ensure accurate data entry into the Navision for month end closing prepare and post journals in a timely manner with accuracy;
• Preparing payments and uploading payment online for validation and approval, and bank reconciliations;
• Reconcile invoices and payment with appropriate following up book-keeping;
• Manage the monthly end closing of intercompany reconciliations and to analyse intercompany differences and liaising with the Country Finance Managers to reach mutual agreement;
• Manage the monthly end closing tasks, including bank reconciliations, recharge invoices etc with other LAW entities in collaboration with the Country Finance Managers;
• Supervise the monthly closing of other LAW entities including accurate allocation in the General Ledger.
• Ensure compliance with accounting principles, regulatory requirements vis a vis staff, suppliers, state, and institutional donors;
• Support the Head of Finance to ensure financial policies and procedures are embedded across the organisation; devising tool kits, coaching and building staff capacity;
• Support the finance team with inductions to new starters;
• Support the finance team with preparation of end of year statutory audit, and any other audits;
• Support the Country Finance Managers on ad hoc basis with donor reporting, partner training and budget follow ups;
• Prepare monthly timesheets for HQ staff;
• Identify potential development allowing more efficiency in accounting and controlling.
Any other duties as specified by the Head of Finance or Senior Management.
About You
You must have the right to work in Switzerland; work permit, residents, and EU citizen should apply;
• Bachelor’s degree or Diploma in Accounting and Business Administration;
• 5 years demonstrated experience working in a similar role; finance operations within an INGO;
• Track record of strong accounting skills, including management of general ledger, journal entries, payrolls, and balance sheet, and internal controls;
• Knowledge of analytical accounting and SWISS GAAP RPC 21 knowledge;
• Knowledge of institutional donors;
• Knowledge of Swiss Labour Law requirements;
• Knowledge of ERP Microsoft Dynamics NAV (Navision)
• Excellent communication skills in both written and spoken English and French;
• Ability to work effectively as part of multicultural team;
• Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Word, PowerPoint and advanced level in Excel;
• Ability to work under pressure with short deadlines and manage priorities.
• Ability to work both independently and in a collaboration manner.
How to Apply
The LAW Family is expanding so this is an exciting time to join us. If you have the accounting background and experience with excellent communication and interpersonal skills to support our fast-paced teams with their amazing work, we would like to hear from you.
Please submit your CV and covering letter outlining how your previous experience and skills match this role (neither exceeding 2 pages of A4) in English to: Saussereau@legalactionworldwide.org. The heading of the application should read ‘Accountant Officer Geneva’.’
Deadline for applications: This position is on rolling basis - LAW will be scheduling interviews as the applications come in therefore to avoid any disappointment please apply in the first instance.
Start date: As soon as possible
Only shortlisted candidates who meet the person specification criteria will be invited for interviews.
At LAW we are strengthened by the diversity of our colleagues reflecting the people and communities that we represent and support. Our team includes many nationalities with diverse professional backgrounds, skills and knowledge. This enables us to deliver and understand the cultural and political contexts on the ground and to tailor our support effectively and appropriately.
To learn more about LAW please visit our website: www.legalactionworldwide.org
Job Email id: Saussereau(at)legalactionworldwide.org