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Accounting Manager - non-profit

Accounting Manager - non-profit

Michael PageGeneva, CH
30+ days ago
Job description

The Accounting Manager will be in charge of the following : Accounting and financial operations

  • Oversee and manage all accounting operations for both Swiss and French offices, and ensure compliance with local accounting standards.
  • Coordinate the consolidation of financial statements from both countries, aligning with international accounting standards where applicable : this is the main part of the position, considering it is key for the structure's development to globally structure accounting and consolidation.
  • Ensure timely and accurate completion of financial audits, tax filings, and other regulatoryrequirements in France and Switzerland. For other regions, adapt to each audit requirements to coordinate with local team.
  • Seek improvement opportunities and provide leadership to guide the global team in adopting these practices.
  • Maintains the chart of accounts.

Cash management

  • Manage the cash needs in head office and the regions, ensuring the right level of cash is available in various entities, and its reporting.
  • Manage banking relationships, acting as a liaison with banks to facilitate wire transfers and optimize transactions globally. Serve as the liaison with other financial institutions.
  • Compliance

  • Maintain current working knowledge of pertinent accounting and other regulatory requirements to ensure compliance. Identify and adopt sector-standard best practices.
  • Serve as the main point of contact for detailed interactions with external auditors and tax accountants.
  • Comply with and complete necessary reporting for any local, state and national government reporting requirements, tax filings and other filings.
  • This position includes 1 direct report management, helping for accounting operations, and strong involvement in the global deployment project of a new ERP.

    The ideal profile should present :

  • Minimum bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a related field
  • Strong knowledge of IFRS and international accounting standards
  • 10y+ of accounting experience, specifically in France and / or Switzerland within an international context
  • Proven experience with the accounting standards and regulatory environments of France and / or Switzerland, and financial consolidation
  • Fluent English and French
  • High level of integrity and ethical standards
  • This position will require strong motivation and resilience, as the structuring of accounting on a global scale will necessitate adapted communication, solutions, and change management.

    The opportunity to join an impactful organization, and to play an important strategic part in its growth as a true Accounting expert but also business partner.