Accountant and Administrator (M/F/X)

Alva Film Alva Film Production is an independent Geneva-based production company. We develop and produce feature films, documentaries and series for cinema, for RTS and for international broadcasters, most often in co-production with European and other partners. Behind these films, there is a small team and a demanding administrative mechanism: several projects run in parallel, each with its own budget, its own funders and its own schedule; film crews that range from a few people to several dozen within a few weeks; accounts that must be justified, franc by franc, before public funds and auditors. It is this mechanism that we entrust to you. The position Our current accountant and administrator is leaving their position and we are looking for the person who will take over their entire scope. This is not an execution role: you will solely manage the company’s accounting, payroll and HR administration, from daily data entry to closing, in direct contact with management. You will quickly become the person everyone turns to when it comes to figures, salaries or contracts. We are looking for someone who wants this responsibility and who will know how to evolve our tools and procedures rather than endure them. In return, you will have real autonomy, direct access to decisions and an overview of the economic life of a production company — something no equivalent position in a large organisation can offer. Your tasks Accounting Complete management of the company’s accounting, from daily data entry to annual closing Debtors, creditors, treasury, VAT statements Preparation and coordination of the audit of accounts with our auditing body Project accounting and reports to funders Analytical cost tracking by production, in constant dialogue with production managers Preparation of interim and final statements for the OFC, Cinéforom, RTS/SSR, Eurimages and regional and foreign funds Payroll and HR administration Complete payroll management, including for film crews whose numbers vary greatly from month to month Social insurances, occupational pension plan (LPP), withholding tax, allowances, salary certificates Employment contracts, amendments, timesheet accounting, application of Swiss labour law and industry practices General administration Daily use and continuous improvement of our ERP Odoo Insurances, subscriptions, relations with banks and authorities Ongoing administrative follow-up of the company Your profile Recognised accounting qualification — CFC commercial employee, Bachelor in business administration, or equivalent title At least two years of accounting experience in Switzerland Mastery of Swiss payroll and social insurances; experience with variable staff numbers is a valuable asset Comfort with IT tools and a taste for automation; knowledge of Odoo is a plus, not a requirement Fluent French, written and spoken; good level of English, German is an asset Rigor, organisational skills and ability to meet non-negotiable deadlines Autonomy and discretion, but also a taste for teamwork: you will be in contact with very different profiles, from production managers to set technicians An interest in cinema and audiovisual is welcome; it is not required What we offer A complete, autonomous and sustainable position within a human-scale structure, with direct access to management A careful handover: the current holder will support you during the first two weeks Occupational pension plan (LPP) from the first franc Remote work possible: 1 day per week 5 weeks of holiday Apply Apply directly via this offer on Jobup, attaching your CV, cover letter, diplomas and work certificates combined in a single PDF, bybr/br/31 August 2026 . Applications are reviewed as they are received; in-person interviews will take place on 26, 27 and 28 August. We only process applications received via the Jobup platform and handle all files with the utmost confidentiality. Recruitment schedule Telephone interviews will take place between 17 and 21 August. In-person interviews will be held on 26, 27 and 28 August, at our offices in Geneva.br/br/jid baen jit0832aen jpiy26aen