Avis de recrutement : CERN recrute un(e) Comptable chargé des comptes fournisseurs à Genève, Suisse.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Job Description

Introduction

Do you have experience in accounts payable? Join CERN and put your skills to use in an exceptional environment! We are looking for a positive, motivated and dynamic person who is able to handle large volumes of work and maintain flexibility, while remaining attentive to detail and being well organised.

You will join:

  • The Finance and Administrative Processes department (FAP), which is responsible for effectively and efficiently managing the financial resources and commitments of the Organization, and ensuring compliance with CERN’s financial rules and procedures.
  • The Accounting Services group (ACC), which is responsible for all accounting transactions of the Organization and includes the General Accounting, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable and Personnel Accounting sections.
  • The Accounts Payable section (AP), which receives all invoices and credit notes from suppliers. These are recorded, checked and authorised for payment. The section processes between 35 000 and 40 000 invoices per year.

Functions

Within the Accounts Payable section, you will gradually take on the following functions within the team:

  • Recording, checking and settling of invoices received by the Organization (35 000- 45 000 per year, allocated across the team). For some suppliers with monthly invoicing and multiple orders, checking the invoices requires analysis in Excel;
  • Following up service provider and supply contracts in close collaboration with the technical managers, procurement officers and suppliers;
  • Analysing invoice data and assessing it in relation to Accounts Payable projects;
  • Coding and entering financial accounting entries related to payables, and monitoring supplier accounts;
  • Maintaining regular contact with various internal services and external parties;
  • Responding to a significant volume of ad hoc requests from both internal and external contacts (using a ticket system).

Qualifications

Higher administrative diploma or equivalent relevant experience in the field of accounting or finance or a related field.

This vacancy will be filled as soon as possible, and applications should normally reach us no later than midnight CET 17th March 2023.

Application process