Chief Accountant (M/F)

About the job

With more than 700 employees, including around 450 people in reintegration, PRO is a preferred partner of local and regional businesses. A model of reintegration, PRO offers people excluded from the traditional economy, notably due to disability, the opportunity to reintegrate professionally. As a training company, PRO also welcomes around sixty apprentices (Fpra INSOS, AFP and CFC) with specific needs in about fifteen different trades.

To strengthen our accounting department, attached to the Administration & Finance Directorate, we are looking for a:

Chief Accountant (M/F) 100%

Join PRO, a human-centred company

At PRO, we believe that work is a strong lever for integration, dignity and self-confidence. For more than 40 years, we have been creating jobs and developing successful activities while placing people at the heart of our priorities.

Our culture values listening, empowerment, continuous improvement and collaboration in a respectful and demanding environment.

Your role and responsibilities

As Chief Accountant, you are responsible for the quality, reliability and timeliness of PRO’s accounting.

You supervise all accounting activities, monthly and annual closings as well as the preparation of financial statements in accordance with Swiss GAAP RPC, with particular expertise in RPC 21;

You also ensure compliance with VAT obligations and the application of appropriate internal controls;

You manage an accounting team of 6 to 8 people, organising and distributing activities, setting priorities and monitoring deadlines. You support your team members in their development while ensuring the quality of work and the efficiency of processes;

You also oversee the preparation and conduct of the external audit and act as the main contact for the auditors;

In a continuous improvement dynamic, you actively contribute to ERP evolution projects as well as finance function transformation initiatives, notably in the areas of digitalisation, automation and process simplification;

You work closely with various finance functions, especially management control, to analyse the financial results of different activities and provide your expertise on accounting and financial issues across all PRO services.

Profile sought

• Higher education in finance, accounting or an equivalent field, ideally complemented by advanced professional training in accounting, finance or fiduciary services;
• Proven experience in a responsible accounting role or as chief accountant, with responsibility for closing and preparing annual accounts;
• Successful experience managing an accounting team;
• Excellent knowledge of Swiss GAAP RPC, particularly RPC 21;
• Good knowledge of Swiss VAT legislation and practice; experience in preparing and coordinating an external audit;
• Good command of ERP tools and a strong interest in improving financial systems and processes;
• Experience in a non-profit, parapublic environment or one with similar financial reporting requirements is an asset.

Expected qualities

• Rigorous and quality-conscious, you place particular importance on data reliability and meeting deadlines. Your ability to organise, plan and prioritise enables you to manage a workload marked by regular closings and deadlines effectively;
• Your analytical mind allows you to identify risks, anomalies and opportunities for improvement. You demonstrate close leadership and know how to support, empower and develop your team members, while delegating and maintaining an appropriate level of control;
• With a good team spirit, you enjoy collaborating with interlocutors of varied profiles. You know how to make complex accounting topics accessible and understandable, with pedagogy and clarity;
• Autonomous, responsible and solution-oriented, you are also motivated by evolving practices and the challenges of digitalisation and transformation of the finance function.

We offer

• A human and collaborative working environment;
• A varied role with concrete responsibilities;
• The opportunity to actively contribute to the organisation and development of the department;
• The chance to work with a committed team in a stimulating work environment.

Additional information

• Start date: as soon as possible;
• Contract type: permanent contract;
• Workplace: Plan-les-Ouates, Geneva.

Want to join a company with strong social and economic impact?

We look forward to receiving your complete application (CV, cover letter, work certificates and diplomas) in PDF format. Only applications matching the sought profile will receive a response.