An excellent opportunity is available for a Senior Financial Accountant (h/f) to contribute to a renowned not-for-profit organization in Geneva, Switzerland, on a fixed-term maternity cover. The role is available immediately and offers a flexible hybrid work arrangement. Senior Financial Accountant (h/f)Responsibilities: Supervise daily bookkeeping operations by processing outgoing and incoming payments as well as journal entries with scrupulous attention to detail.Safeguard the accuracy of financial accounts whilst ensuring the monthly closing cycle proceeds efficiently in support of organisational objectives.Assume responsibility for regional and country-specific financial reporting, with foresight towards future expansion into additional offices and markets.Maintain and enhance the organisation's Chart of Accounts so as to ensure robust financial systems are established for effective management.Provide invoicing assistance utilising internal software, guaranteeing all transactions are processed with precision and timeliness.Prepare quarterly VAT returns for Geneva tax authorities by reconciling VAT general ledger accounts with exactitude.Conduct quarterly reconciliations for project marketplace transactions and related transfers to project owners, thereby ensuring transparency and accountability.Oversee year-end closing activities and prepare comprehensively for the annual audit process in order to uphold compliance standards.Deliver regular instructional sessions to staff and direct reports regarding finance-related policies, fostering understanding across teams.Engage professionally with tax authorities, insurance companies, and federal foundation supervisory bodies so as to maintain full compliance. Requirements:Bachelor's degree in business, finance or accounting or above diplomas.7+ experience in a comparable finance role within a fast-moving office environmentAdvnaced knowledge of Swiss GAAP and IFRS accounting principlesDesire to probe further into data.Proven record of efficiency improvements to existing processes.English is mandatory, French is a big +. jidb51fd1eafr jit1044afr jpiy25afr