Accounts payable / Overheads analyst

Michael Page International (Switzerland) SA; Genf; Vor Ort; CHF 70.000 - 90.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Dynamic and multicultural work environment

Opportunity for individual growth

Strong exposure to financial processes

Zusammenfassung

Michael Page International (Switzerland) SA is seeking an Accounts Payable / Overheads Analyst to join their team in Geneva. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in accounting or equivalent, 3-5 years of experience in cost allocations, and strong analytical skills.

This role offers a dynamic multicultural work environment, combining operational accounting with financial analysis. You will be responsible for reviewing invoices, monitoring compliance, and managing overhead expenditures.

Qualifikationen

• 3-5 years' experience in invoice processing and cost allocations.
• Strong understanding of financial accounting principles.
• Ability to work within established policies and compliance frameworks.

Aufgaben

• Review invoices and ensure proper approval as per procedures.
• Monitor compliance of invoices with company policies.
• Manage the intercompany rebilling process for overhead costs.

Kenntnisse

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree in accounting or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Jobbeschreibung

• Analytical & accounting responsibilities :AP, overhead analysis, cost allocation
• Opportunity to work in a globally leading trading company

About Our Client

For our client, a leading trading company, we are currently looking for:

Accounts payable / Overheads analyst

Job Description

• Review invoices and ensure they are properly approved in accordance with internal procedures and control requirements.
• Ensure invoices are recorded accurately in the accounting system and allocated to the appropriate general ledger accounts and cost centres.
• Monitor compliance of invoices and payments with company policies, internal controls, and applicable regulatory requirements.
• Review overdue invoices and open cash items, ensuring that all outstanding payments and balances are properly investigated and accounted for.
• Manage the intercompany rebilling process for overhead-related costs in an accurate and timely manner.
• Support month-end and period-end close activities, including the preparation of accruals, provisions, and relevant supporting schedules and reporting.
• Monitor and analyse overhead expenditures, including but not limited to personnel costs, rent, travel, and other administrative expenses.
• Perform variance analysis and investigate unusual trends, providing clear and detailed commentary to management.
• Develop, implement, and maintain cost allocation methodologies across business units to ensure fair and consistent distribution of overhead costs.
• Ensure the accuracy, integrity, and completeness of overhead cost reporting and related financial information.

The Successful Applicant

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or equivalent.
• Strong understanding of financial accounting principles.
• 3 -5 years' experience in invoice processing, accruals, provisions, and cost allocations.
• Good analytical skills with the ability to identify trends, variances, and anomalies.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
• Ability to work within established policies, controls, and compliance frameworks.
• Good organisational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities within deadlines.
• Proficiency in financial systems and Microsoft Excel.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to present financial information clearly and effectively.

What's on Offer

• A dynamic and multicultural work environment that values diversity and individual growth.
• A well-rounded role combining operational accounting and financial analysis, offering strong exposure to overhead management, cost allocation, and reporting.
• The chance to develop technical and analytical skills while contributing to high-impact financial processes and business decisions.