Accountant – International Sports Federation

Fédération Internationale de Gymnastique; Lausanne; On-site; CHF 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Global mission in Olympic sport

Collaborative Finance team

Job summary

The Fédération Internationale de Gymnastique (FIG) is seeking an Accountant to join the Lausanne headquarters. You will manage accounts payable and receivable, maintain the general ledger, handle event invoicing and support budgeting, working closely with sport and other departments.

Based in Lausanne, this permanent full-time role reports to the Finance Director and requires a Bachelor’s in Accounting or Finance, 3+ years’ experience, and fluency in French and English.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or a related field.
• Minimum 3 years of relevant accounting experience, preferably in an international or non-profit environment; event-driven or sports organisation is an asset.
• Solid knowledge of accounting principles and financial regulations applicable in Switzerland.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (advanced functions, pivot tables) and financial software, with hands-on experience in invoicing and accounts reconciliation.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, high attention to detail and the ability to organise and prioritise your workload under deadlines.
• Team player with a genuine service mindset, acting as a responsive and reliable point of contact for finance questions in a multicultural organisation.
• Proactive and solution-oriented mindset, with effective communication skills and respect for discretion and confidentiality.
• Fluency in French and strong written and spoken English.
• Valid Swiss work permit.

Responsibilities

• Process payments, receipts and related transactions on time, with bank reconciliations.
• Prepare, issue and follow up invoices for events, memberships and services, ensuring correct allocation and timely collection.
• Manage supplier invoices, expense allowances, employee expense claims and petty cash, ensuring proper documentation and approvals.
• Support the Finance team in annual and multi-year budgets, maintain budget tracking tools and provide comparative analysis.
• Develop and maintain standardised financial processes, templates and documentation; propose improvements (automation, digitalisation) and train colleagues.
• Liaise with sport managers and other departments to ensure accurate and complete financial information.
• Provide data, reconciliations and analysis to support internal and external financial reporting, including audits.

Skills

Excel

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Team player

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

Financial software

Invoicing software

Job description

The Fédération Internationale de Gymnastique (FIG) is seeking an Accountant to join the Lausanne headquarters. You will manage accounts payable and receivable, maintain the general ledger, handle event invoicing and support budgeting, working closely with sport and other departments.

Based in Lausanne, this permanent full-time role reports to the Finance Director and requires a Bachelor’s in Accounting or Finance, 3+ years’ experience, and fluency in French and English.