Accounts Payable and General Ledger Accountant

MAIN PURPOSE OF THE ROLE

As an Accounts Payable (AP) and General Ledger (GL) Accountant, you will support the Accounting Manager in preparing accurate and high-quality accounts, ensuring compliance with internal controls, group policies, and regulatory requirements. You will play an important role in supporting the purchasing process, meeting financial and reporting obligations, and contributing to the continuous improvement of financial processes and systems.

The position is to be taken immediately.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Accounts payable management:

• Maintain and control the vendors master file.
• Process, verify, and reconcile invoices in alignment with the purchasing process and established controls.
• Ensure timely and accurate payments to suppliers while maintaining effective relationships with vendors.

Fixed assets management:

• Maintain and control the fixed assets register.
• Contribute to capital expenditures and work in progress follow-up.
• Organize and supervise physical inventories of tangible assets.

Credit card management:

• Administer departmental credit card authorization processes and reconcile transactions regularly.

Cash management:

• Follow-up and reconciliation of disbursement and corporate accounts.
• Preparation of intra-bank transfers, and of intercompany settlements

General accounting support:

• Prepare journal entries and conduct account reconciliations and variance analyses for accounts payable, prepayments and fixed assets.
• Support monthly and year-end closing activities to meet internal and group deadlines.

Audit and policy adherence:

• Act as a point of contact for internal and external audits by providing necessary documentation and explanations.
• Assist in implementing and documenting group policies, processes, and procedures.

System implementation and optimisation:

• Be a key contributor to the improvement and upgrade of financial systems, ensuring process optimisation and efficiency.

Collaboration and backup:

• Collaborate with administrative teams across locations (Lausanne, London, etc.).
• Serve as a backup for other accounting team members as required.

SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES

You will collaborate closely with internal administrative teams and external stakeholders, ensuring that all deadlines and compliance requirements are met. The skills and attributes needed for success include:

Interpersonal skills:

• Strong interpersonal and collaborative skills; a team player.
• Excellent written and verbal communication in both French and English.

Professional attributes:

• Rigorous and detail-oriented, with strong organizational abilities.
• Resilient under pressure, with the ability to adapt to dynamic workloads.
• Autonomous, proactive, and capable of taking initiative.

Technical skills:

• Solid accounting knowledge.
• Experience in IFRS accounting standards a plus.
• Proficiency in MS Office, especially advanced Excel functions.
• Familiarity with accounting software, such as Navision Dynamics, Continia and Jet Reports, is a strong asset.
• Experience in a multinational environment is preferred.

Analytical and process improvement skills:

• Strong analytical mindset with an appetite for process optimization and financial systems enhancements.
• Practical problem-solving approach, combining technical and strategic thinking.

ESSENTIAL INFORMATION

It is important that the post holder is always aware of Child Protection guidelines and observes a professional distance from students whilst still developing effective working and caring relationships.

You understand and embrace the importance of diversity and inclusion and stand against discrimination in any form.

Background investigations and reference checks for the past ten years will be conducted during the selection process.

WHO WE ARE

Collège du Léman is one of Switzerland’s most prestigious international schools, located on the edge of Lake Geneva in view of the Swiss Alps.​ We welcome children from 2 to 18 years old to become part of a truly international community with more than 120 different nationalities. Our vision is to shape generations that harness differences and empower our students to change the world for the better.

We nurture individual strengths through our outstanding educators and the sheer breadth of opportunities that we offer as part of our curriculum and activities.

Collège du Léman is part of the Nord Anglia Education family of more than 80 premium schools, educating students in over 30 countries.