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
* Bachelor + 7 relevant years of professional experience or equivalent qualifications (Federal Diploma in Accounting is a plus)
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
* Good stakeholder management skills
* Capacity to conceptualise, analyse and propose improvements
* Ability to respect deadlines
* A 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
* 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
The work rate will evolve in the future up to potentially 80-100%.
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