The Administrative / Accounting employee is responsible for supporting the operations of the accounting and administration department of the Company by performing administrative tasks aimed to maintain an efficient, accurate, and smooth running of office operations. Administrative / Accounting employees conduct bookkeeping functions, create financial reports, analyze account statements, update account information on the database, process invoices, and manage account receivables / payables as well as cost management files. They must be highly focused and rational, have basic knowledge of accounting disciplines, and possess excellent analytical, verification, reporting, and communication skills.
Mandatory requirements include:
- In-depth knowledge of written and spoken English.
- Proficiency in MS Office software.
- Knowledge of Company accounting practices.
- Familiarity with ERP software.
- Excellent written and spoken communication skills.
- Problem-solving skills with the ability to work independently.
- At least 5 years of experience in a similar role, preferably in Service Companies.
- Experience with processing invoices, understanding financial statements, payments, invoices, purchase orders, and accounting.
Preferred but not mandatory:
- Knowledge of written and spoken German.
- Familiarity with Odoo software.
- Knowledge of Ariba is an asset.
- Knowledge of service contracts.
The Administrative / Accounting personnel must be able to:
- Prepare and manage Company revenue / cost management files and report to the Service Line Manager.
- Arrange reporting, statistics documents, financial reports, and analysis, including economic overview and Company Cost / Profit Control.
- Verify and process incoming invoices, liaise with the Service Line Manager to prepare, verify, and issue outgoing invoices to clients.
- Organize files, registry, and tracking of clients and suppliers' purchase orders, invoices, worksheets, and related documents.
- Arrange necessary administrative documentation for invoices.
- Liaise with the company’s accountant to ensure compliance with fiscal and accounting legislation, maintain accounts payable and receivable, and investigate discrepancies such as overpayments or unpaid invoices.
- Prepare and upload wired payments in the online company banking system.
- Work independently on delegated projects and tasks assigned by the Manager responsible for the service.
- Handle contractual and HR-related agenda items delegated by the Manager.
- Prepare documents for meetings, brainstorming sessions, and company presentations.
- Archive and organize documents efficiently.
- Prepare documentation related to ISO standards, company rules, and procedures.
- Perform other administrative / accounting tasks as requested by the Manager responsible for the service.