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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