Assistant Accountant - Permanent position at 60%

Job Description

On behalf of our client, an international group active in the pharmaceutical sector, we are looking for an Assistant Accountant at 60% in a permanent position in Genève.

Under the responsibility of the Accountant, you will participate in the daily processing of the accounting operations of the Swiss entity and contribute to the reliability of financial data. This primarily operational position offers the opportunity to develop your skills in an international environment, in connection with Swiss and French accounting standards.

This position is intended for an involved, rigorous person who is eager to learn and wishes to invest themselves long-term within a human-sized team. The activity rate of 60%, spread over three days per week, is planned for the long term. A rapid start is desired.

Main Missions

• Ensure the entry of current operations: purchases, sales, banks and cash.
• Control, record and file supplier invoices and supporting documents.
• Prepare supplier payments for validation and perform account reconciliation.
• Prepare customer invoices and re-invoicing to partner laboratories.
• Monitor collections, update customer outstanding balances and carry out reminders.
• Perform bank reconciliations in CHF and EUR and contribute to treasury monitoring.
• Participate in the preparation of Swiss VAT returns and the elements necessary for declarations.
• Provide support in the preparation of variable payroll elements and the monitoring of social insurances.
• Contribute to monthly and annual closings by preparing necessary supporting documents and reconciliations.
• Prepare documents intended for the fiduciary and external interlocutors, and ensure accounting archiving.
• Collaborate with internal teams and report identified anomalies.

We are looking for a profile meeting the following criteria:

• A training in accounting or management, such as BTS CG, BUT GEA, licence, DCG, CFC d’employé(e) de commerce or equivalent title.
• A first experience in a company, a firm or an internship; recently graduated profiles are welcome.
• Practice of French accounting and knowledge of Swiss accounting, tax and social rules.
• Good mastery of Excel and a first practice of accounting software; Sage 100 or a Swiss software constitutes an asset.
• Rigor, good organizational skills and absolute discretion in the processing of confidential information.
• Excellent mastery of French and professional English.
• Team spirit, pleasant communication and a proactive attitude.
• A real desire to learn, to progress and to invest in daily tasks.
• The wish to invest long-term at 60% and the availability to ensure an on-site presence in Genève three days per week.

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