Accountant (6-month contract)

EMEA Recruitment is proud to assist a fast-growing, international technology organization in its search for an Accountant to join its finance team in Geneva on a six-month temporary assignment.

As the Accountant, you'll play an important role in supporting the day-to-day finance operations of an international group, with responsibilities spanning accounts payable and receivable, general ledger accounting, reconciliations, and financial reporting.

You’ll be joining an international and fast-moving organization operating within a highly specialized technology sector, offering you the opportunity to gain broad exposure across multiple finance disciplines and contribute to process improvements.

Responsibilities of the Accountant:

• Manage accounts payable and receivable processes, ensuring accurate and timely invoice processing, payments, and reconciliations
• Perform bank reconciliations, monitor cash flow, and support daily treasury activities
• Prepare journal entries, reconcile general ledger accounts, and support monthly, quarterly, and annual closing processes
• Record and reconcile intercompany transactions and balances across group entities
• Prepare weekly cash reports for senior management and support internal financial reporting
• Assist with VAT returns, tax filings, and statutory reporting requirements across group entities
• Support the maintenance of the Risk and Control Matrix and perform internal control testing
• Contribute to audit preparation, tax enquiries, and wider finance projects as required

Candidate Profile:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
• Professional accounting qualification such as ACA, ACCA, CPA, or CIMA is an advantage
• At least 3 to 4 years of relevant accounting and finance experience, ideally within a multinational organization
• Previous hands-on accounting experience in Switzerland, including exposure to statutory accounts and tax filings
• Strong practical knowledge of accounts payable, general ledger accounting, reconciliations, and closing processes
• Experience with ERP systems required; Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central or Navision experience is an advantage
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and exposure to SOX controls would be beneficial
• Fluent in English with a good professional level of French required; German or Spanish an advantage
• Proactive, detail-oriented, and well organized, with the ability to communicate effectively with international stakeholders
• Payroll experience is an advantage, and candidates must already have, or be eligible to obtain, the right to work in Switzerland

EMEA Recruitment is committed to promoting Equity, Diversity and Inclusion in the workplace. We act as a neutral third party in the recruitment process, basing our candidate searches on skills and experience. We welcome all applications regardless of age, gender, sex, relationship status, disability, race, religion/beliefs, or sexual orientation.