Accounting Manager / Accounting Manageress

Job Description

The primary mission of this position is to ensure the reliable and efficient operation of day-to-day accounting processes, while providing hands-on operational and analytical support to the Head of Accounting.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day accounting operations
• Manage and reconcile balance sheet accounts
• Ensure accurate and timely statutory and tax reporting
• Prepare VAT returns and liaise with the Federal Tax Administration
• Participate actively in the annual financial closing process
• Prepare periodic financial reports and contribute to the budgeting process and its monitoring
• Support Group/Department Directors with their budget-related requests
• Provide back-up support for monthly payroll processing
• Participate in cross-functional projects
• Drive process improvements and automation initiatives

Profile Requirements

Education and Professional Experience

• Bachelor's degree + 7 relevant years of professional experience or equivalent qualifications (Federal Diploma in Accounting is a plus)

Required Skills

• Strong knowledge of financial accounting concepts
• Experience with year-end closing activities and financial reporting
• Knowledge of analytical accounting concepts
• Experience in payroll processing and withholding tax
• Excellent command of office software tools (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc.)

Required Soft Skills

• Excellent organizational and prioritization skills
• Strong stakeholder management abilities
• Capacity to conceptualize, analyze, and propose improvements
• Ability to meet deadlines
• A proactive and solution-oriented approach
• Able to work independently and take ownership of accounting processes
• Ability to maintain and handle confidential and sensitive information
• Strong team player
• French: excellent written and spoken skills
• English: good written and spoken skills (ideally C1)

Nice to Have

• Grant experience in an academic environment
• Experience managing audits

The work rate will evolve in the future, potentially ranging from 80% to 100%.

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