Junior Consultant - Finance & Procurement Operations (80-100%)

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Job Description

On behalf of our client, an international group in the luxury sector, we are looking for a Junior Consultant - Finance & Procurement Operations at 80-100%, in Geneva.

As part of a maternity leave replacement, you will support the Finance team in managing purchase orders, invoices and suppliers. The assignment is planned for six months, with a desired start in December.

Main Responsibilities

• Create, manage and monitor purchase orders (Purchase Orders – PO) in accordance with internal procedures.
• Check the accuracy of information related to orders and maintain precise tracking of ongoing operations.
• Ensure the follow-up of goods and services receipts (Goods Receipts – GR) to enable invoice processing.
• Manage the invoice inbox and verify consistency between orders, receipts and invoices.
• Identify discrepancies, anomalies or blockages and coordinate their resolution with the relevant teams.
• Participate in the administrative management of suppliers and ensure data quality as well as compliance with internal rules and procedures.
• Collaborate daily with the Accounting, Treasury, Finance, Purchasing teams and business contacts.
• Communicate clearly and proactively about ongoing requests, encountered difficulties and necessary actions, ensuring their follow-up until resolution.

We are looking for a profile meeting the following criteria:

• Recent degree in finance, accounting, management, purchasing or a related field.
• At least one year of professional experience, ideally one to two years, in finance, accounting, purchasing or administrative and operational management.
• Experience in managing purchase orders and invoice tracking is an asset.
• Very good command of Microsoft Excel and Word, with ease in handling and checking data.
• Knowledge of SAP is an advantage.
• Fluent in French and English, both spoken and written.
• High level of rigour, organisational skills and particular attention to detail.
• Reliability and discipline in applying procedures, with the ability to handle a large volume of tasks accurately.
• Excellent communication skills and team spirit, enabling collaboration with multiple stakeholders.
• Autonomy, proactivity and a solution-oriented approach, with the ability to engage the relevant teams when necessary.
• Availability at a rate of 80 to 100%, ideally from December, for an initial six-month assignment.