Accounting Manager
Public Services International (PSI) is a global trade union federation, defending public sector workers’ rights and access to quality public services for all. Founded in 1907, PSI’s headquarters are in France, with 15 offices around the world. PSI’s 700 member unions represent over 30 million workers in more than 150 countries. The organisation conducts advocacy and projects the voice or workers within a number of international bodies, including the World Health Organisation (WHO), the World Trade Organisation (WTO), the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) and the International Labor Organisation (ILO).
We are looking for an Accounting Manager for a recruitment as soon as possible. The position will be located at PSI Head Office in Ferney-Voltaire, France and / or Geneva (Switzerland).
The Accounting Manager will oversee the accounting operations of the organisation, with a specific focus on managing the accounting functions in France and Switzerland. This role requires expertise in the accounting standards and regulations of both countries, as well as the ability to consolidate financial statements across multiple regions. The Accounting Manager will ensure compliance with local and international financial practices and provide strategic financial leadership.
The position will lead and mentor the accounting teams in France and Switzerland, supervises finance staff in the Head Office and in the regions and is responsible for the organisation’s accounting and financial reporting.
The manager will manage audits of donor and core-funded accounts, both from the regions and at head office.
He/she must have an excellent knowledge of international accounting standards and their implementation within an international organisation.
Working in a dynamic multicultural environment, the candidate must have solid communication skills in English and French. Fluency in Spanish is an advantage.
He/ she must be proficient in Microsoft Office tools, particularly Excel, as well as one or more accounting packages, and be able to supervise a team, take decisions, pay attention to detail, meet deadlines, manage a heavy workload and set priorities.
The candidate will hold a higher education qualification in accounting finance or other related field, as well as a certificate of professional competence in accounting, financial planning and/or internal auditing.
Ideally, he/she will have at least ten (10) years' experience in accounting specifically in France and/ or Switzerland with a minimum of 3 years in a managerial role within an international context.
Interested candidates are invited to:
- Produce a cover letter in English, detailing their motivation for the position, their aptitudes and skills, based on the selection criteria listed in the job description.
- Attach a detailed curriculum vitae in English, together with the contact details of three referees; and
- Send their application by email subject “Accounting Manager” no later than Sunday, 13 October 2024. Write an email
NB: Incomplete applications will not be considered.
We encourage candidates to apply regardless of gender, age, nationality, religion or sexual orientation.
PSI offers a decent wage and benefits package, including relocation and work visa support.
Contact
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1227 Carouge / Genève
