Accounting Assistant - Permanent Contract at 60%

About the job

Job Description

On behalf of our client, an international group active in the pharmaceutical sector, we are looking for an Accounting Assistant at 60% on a permanent contract in Geneva.

Under the responsibility of the Accountant, you will participate in the daily processing of accounting operations for the Swiss entity and contribute to the reliability of financial data. This operationally focused position offers the opportunity to develop your skills in an international environment, in connection with Swiss and French accounting standards.

This position is aimed at a committed, rigorous person eager to learn, wishing to invest sustainably within a small team. The 60% workload, spread over three days per week, is planned for the long term. A quick start is desired.

Main Responsibilities

• Ensure the entry of routine transactions: purchases, sales, banks and cash.
• Check, record and file supplier invoices and supporting documents.
• Prepare supplier payments for validation and perform account reconciliation.
• Issue customer invoices and re-invoicing to partner laboratories.
• Monitor receipts, update customer balances and carry out reminders.
• Perform bank reconciliations in CHF and EUR and contribute to cash flow monitoring.
• Participate in the preparation of Swiss VAT returns and the necessary elements for declarations.
• Provide support in preparing payroll variables and monitoring social insurances.
• Contribute to monthly and annual closings by preparing supporting documents and necessary reconciliations.
• Prepare documents for the fiduciary and external contacts, and ensure accounting archiving.
• Collaborate with internal teams and report identified anomalies.

We are looking for a profile meeting the following criteria:

• Training in accounting or management, such as BTS CG, BUT GEA, bachelor’s degree, DCG, commercial employee CFC or equivalent qualification.
• Initial experience in a company, firm or internship; recent graduates are welcome.
• Experience with French accounting and knowledge of Swiss accounting, tax and social rules.
• Good command of Excel and initial experience with accounting software; Sage 100 or Swiss software is an advantage.
• Rigor, good organisational skills and absolute discretion in handling confidential information.
• Excellent command of French and professional English.
• Team spirit, pleasant communication and a proactive attitude.
• A genuine desire to learn, progress and invest in daily tasks.
• The wish to commit sustainably at 60% and availability to be present on site in Geneva three days a week.