Accounting Manager CDI 70% - 80%
SIB Institut Suisse de Bioinformatique (Lausanne, VD)
Vacant since: 18.05.2026 • Number of jobs: 1 • Immediate • Permanent
Job description
The mission of this position is to ensure the reliable and efficient running of the day‑to‑day accounting processes, while providing hands‑on operational and analytical support to the Head of Accounting.
Responsibilities
Manage day‑to‑day accounting operations
Manage and reconcile balance sheet accounts
Ensure accurate and timely statutory and tax reporting
Prepare VAT returns and liaise with the Federal Tax Administration
Participate actively in the annual financial closing process
Prepare periodic financial reports and contribute to the budgeting process and its monitoring
Support Group/Department Directors with their budget‑related requests
Provide back‑up support for monthly payroll processing
Participate in cross‑functional projects
Drive process improvements and automation initiatives
Profile requirements
Education : Bachelor’s degree or equivalent; Federal Diploma in Accounting is a plus.
Experience : 7 years of relevant professional experience or equivalent qualifications.
Required skills :
Strong knowledge of financial accounting concepts
Experience with year‑end closing activities and financial reporting
Knowledge of analytical accounting concepts
Experience in payroll processing and withholding tax
Excellent command of office software tools (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc.)
Required soft skills :
Excellent organizational and prioritization skills
Strong stakeholder management skills
Capacity to conceptualise, analyse and propose improvements
Ability to respect deadlines
Proactive and solution‑oriented approach
Ability to work independently and take ownership of accounting processes
Ability to maintain and handle confidential and sensitive information
Strong team player
Language skills :
French – excellent written and spoken skills
English – good written and spoken skills (ideally C1)
Nice to have
Grant experience in an academic environment
Experience with managing audits
Work details
Location: 1000 Lausanne (VD), Quartier Sorge, bâtiment Amphipole 1015 Lausanne
Workload: 70% - 80% (may evolve up to 80-100%)
Employment start: Immediately
Employment duration: Permanent
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