Junior Business Controller

Epic Partners SA; Genf; Vor Ort; CHF 70.000 - 110.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Epic Partners SA is seeking a Junior Business Controller in Geneva to support financial planning, budgeting, and bookkeeping. You will handle cost control, payroll coordination, invoicing follow-up, and audits with external partners.

The role requires Swiss-based eligibility, a bachelor’s in finance/accounting, and proficiency in English and French. The position offers a structured environment with a focus on growth, exposure to ERP systems, and collaboration across departments.

Qualifikationen

• You already live in Switzerland and have a valid working permit.
• Bachelor’s degree in finance or accounting is required.
• At least one full-time, relevant experience in finance or accounting.
• Experience with ERP systems or accounting software is required.
• Knowledge of Swiss GAAP and Code des Obligations is expected.
• Excellent command of English and French; German is a plus.
• Strong Excel skills and proficiency with Microsoft Office.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Able to work independently and in a team; strong planning and prioritisation.
• Experience with large databases is typical for this role.

Aufgaben

• Provide financial planning and analysis on company costs and revenues.
• Participate in budgeting processes.
• Maintain bookkeeping, accounts payables and receivables.
• Manage project costs, expense notes and credit card statements.
• Oversee monthly payroll runs with external fiduciaire support.
• Follow up on unpaid invoices from clients.
• Coordinate quarterly closings and reporting with external fiduciaire.
• Prepare financial statements and coordinate annual audits with fiduciaire support.
• Manage IT tools and liaise with IT service providers.
• Assist colleagues with IT problems and coordinate with IT provider.
• Coordinate and monitor multiple projects; provide office administration support.

Kenntnisse

Large databases

Attention to detail

English & French proficiency

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree in finance/accounting

Tools

GIT WinEUR

ERP systems

Microsoft Office

Jobbeschreibung

About the Company

Our company is a leading European purchasing alliance in Geneva. Our organisation conducts negotiations with the FMCG industry on an international level.

Our shareholders include leading supermarket chains from a wide range of countries, such as EDEKA (Germany), Biedronka (Poland), Pingo Doce and Recheio (Portugal), Ara (Colombia), Picnic, Migros Group (Switzerland), Intermarché, Casino (France), and Auchan (France, Poland, Portugal, Spain Hungary, Romania and Luxembourg).

Our team is small and highly collaborative; working in a dynamic and multicultural setting that fosters close cooperation and shared responsibility. We embrace modern, flexible approaches to work and are committed to cultivating a culture that supports growth, making this an excellent opportunity for individuals seeking to advance their careers in a supportive setting.

This position is well-suited for individuals at the beginning of their careers with up to 2 years of relevant experience, offering a supportive framework in which to build a strong foundation of skills and experience, as you will be exposed to diverse challenges and new knowledge, helping you grow within a stimulating and inclusive professional context from the beginning.

About you

You are an open-minded person, accurate, responsible, and proactive. You are used to working with large databases and are comfortable dealing with numbers.

You have have a background in finance, administration or accounting. A very good level of English and French is required; German is a plus.

You are familiar with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).

Excel is where you shine and enjoy spending time, you manage small calculations to large tables with complex formulas.

Experience with GIT WinEUR accounting and invoicing module is a big plus.

A high level of business acumen, initial finance, controlling or accounting experience in Switzerland (1/2 years), and a higher education degree (Bachelor’s degree) are required.

You already live in Switzerland and/or have a valid working permit.

Your Position

We are looking for a full-time Junior Business Controller with a high sense of responsibility.

As Junior Business Controller you will assist the Business Controller in a wide range of tasks:

• Financial Planning & Analysis on Company Costs and Revenues
• Participate during budgeting process
• Maintain the overall bookkeeping, Accounts Payables & Receivables
• Manage and control project costs, expenses notes and credit card statements
• Manage the monthly payroll runs with the support of an external fiduciaire
• Follow-up on unpaid invoices from clients
• Manage quarterly closings and reportings with the support of an external fiduciaire
• Manage the preparation of financial statements and annual audit with the support of an external fiduciaire
• Management and administration of IT tools and main contact of IT service providers
• Assist your colleagues when IT problems occur and redirect them to the dedicated IT service provider
• Coordination, monitoring and follow up of several various and diverse projects
• Administrative support in the office management

The successful applicant

Required:

• You already live in Switzerland and/or have a valid working permit
• You have (at least) a bachelor’s degree in the finance/accounting field
• You have (at least) one full time successful relevant working experience in finance / accounting
• You have prior experience with ERPs and/or accounting systems
• You have experience with Swiss GAAP and Code des Obligations accounting principles
• You have an excellent level of English & French
• You have a high command of Excel and good knowledge of Microsoft Office
• You are able to work under high pressure and meet tight deadlines
• You have the flexibility and ability to work both independently and, in a team, with excellent planning
• and priority setting skills
• You are used to work with large databases

Preferred

• You have a general understanding or prior experience with Swiss social insurances and payroll systems
• You are an advanced user of GIT WinEUR accounting software