Junior Accountant

Entreprise Anonyme; Genf; Vor Ort; CHF 70.000 - 90.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Permanent full-time position

Varied role across AP, AR, Treasury

Professional growth opportunities

Dynamic international environment

Collaborative culture

Zusammenfassung

Confidential Swiss company in Vaud is seeking a highly autonomous Junior Accountant to ensure accuracy, integrity and compliance of financial records. You will handle daily accounting operations, closing processes and assist with audits in a dynamic scale-up environment.

Responsibilities include invoices, treasury, AP/AR, VAT, and internal controls, requiring 3–5 years of experience, French fluency, and strong Excel/Fintrade skills. This on-site position offers growth in an international setting.

Qualifikationen

• CFC of commercial employee or alternative education in a related field.
• Min 3-5 years of accounting experience, preferably in trading.
• Experience in trading is a strong plus.
• Motivation to automate accounting processes.
• Team player with other departments.
• Experience in an international environment.
• Fluent in French and good knowledge of English.
• Proficiency in Fintrade (or similar ERP) and advanced Excel.

Aufgaben

• Handle daily accounting operations including SG&A and invoices.
• Manage treasury activities and multi-currency accounts.
• Oversee end-to-end accounts payable and receivable.
• Maintain communication with internal and external stakeholders.
• Maintain general ledger integrity and cost allocation.
• Assist quarterly and annual close and annual audit.
• Prepare VAT and withholding tax returns.
• Strengthen accounting processes and internal controls.

Kenntnisse

Autonomy

Rigor

Analytical skills

Teamwork

Communication in English

Fluent in French

Ausbildung

CFC of commercial employee

Tools

Fintrade ERP

Excel

Jobbeschreibung

About the company

The company's identity remains confidential. This opportunity is offered on an exceptional basis to Swiss companies that are JobCloud's clients, on condition that the company can demonstrate to JobCloud that there is a legitimate need for confidentiality (for example, for organisational or strategic reasons). In such cases, the company's name does not appear in the job advertisement. The company is solely responsible for the recruitment process and for complying with data protection regulations. It may, at its sole discretion, reveal its identity during the recruitment process.

Join Our Team as a Junior Accountant

We are a trading company located in the canton of Vaud, Switzerland.

We are seeking a highly autonomous Junior Accountant who will play a key role in ensuring the accuracy, integrity, and compliance of financial records. This position manages daily accounting operations, quarterly and annual closing processes and help audit preparation in a dynamic manufacturing scale-up environment.

Responsibilities

As a Junior Accountant, your key responsibilities will include:

• Accounting operations: SG & A invoices, Commercial invoices, bank statements, entry of forex and futures contracts, various entries concerning business operations
• Treasury: Payment of invoices and follow up of the currencies on our differents accounts
• Manage end-to-end accounts payable and accounts receivable processes
• Ensure the relevant communication with all external and internal stakeholders
• Maintain general ledger integrity at each given date
• Manage proper expense classification and cost allocation
• Help in quarterly and annual closing processes, including the yearly audit
• Preparation of VAT & withholding tax returns
• Strengthen accounting processes and internal controls

Qualifications

We are looking for candidates who meet the following qualifications:

• CFC of commercial employee or alternative education in a related field
• Min 3-5 years of experience
• Experience in trading is a strong plus
• Strong motivation to improve and automate accounting processes
• Team player with the other departments
• Experience working in an international environment
• Fluent in french and a good knowledge in English
• Software: Proficiency in Fintrade (or similar ERP) is a strong asset. Advanced Excel skills are required

Soft Skills

• High level of autonomy and rigor
• Excellent organizational skills to manage daily, monthly, and quarterly deadlines
• Strong analytical skills for reconciliation and follow-up tasks
• Ability to work collaboratively with brokers and internal departments

Benefits

In our company, we value our employees and offer the following benefits:

• A permanent full-time position (100%) in a stable company
• A varied role covering all aspects of accounting (AP, AR, Treasury and Closing)
• Opportunities for professional growth and development
• Work in a dynamic and international environment
• Supportive and collaborative company culture