Secretary-Accountant / Manager

About the job

Organisational entity Financial division Function Secretary-accountant Function code 502009 Maximum class 13 Body Administrative and technical staff Activity rate 90% Workplace Uni Dufour Registration deadline 18-10-2026 Reference 7076

Job description

The University of Geneva is looking for its accounting and financial management division a

Accounting Manager 90%

Within the operational unit of the division, the post holder's mission is to:

• manage all the funds of a department and/or a faculty section, as well as the related budgets,
• check and record documents, prepare financial reports, liaise with funders,
• advise fund holders, carry out routine administrative activities.

Title and required skills

Basic training and professional experience required:

• professional maturity certificate or equivalent qualification,
• 5 years of professional experience in accounting and finance

Specific knowledge and skills useful for the position:

• proficiency in office tools, especially Excel,
• experience with accounting software, notably SAP (S4),
• ease with office tools (Excel),
• accuracy, comfort with numbers,
• ease in interpersonal relations and written and oral communication,
• good stress resistance

Start date

1 November 2026 / to be agreed

Contact

Further information can be obtained from Ms Bouchra Gilliéron: bouchra.gillieron@unige.ch

Additional information

This is a 4-month fixed-term contract at DIP as part of a maternity leave replacement.

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Paper applications are not accepted.

The University of Geneva offers motivating employment conditions in a stimulating working environment. By joining us, you will have the opportunity to showcase your skills and personality and actively contribute to the reputation of an institution founded in 1559.

From a parity perspective, the University encourages applications from the under-represented sex.