Accounting Assistant

Accounting Assistant (FAP-ACC-GA-2020-101-LD)
Geneva, Switzerland
Contract


Company Description
At CERN, the European Organization for Nuclear Research, physicists and engineers are probing the fundamental structure of the universe. Using the world's largest and most complex scientific instruments, they study the basic constituents of matter - fundamental particles that are made to collide together at close to the speed of light. The process gives physicists clues about how particles interact, and provides insights into the fundamental laws of nature. Find out more on http://home.cern.


Job Description

Introduction
Are you an experienced accounting assistant with skills in reporting financial information? We are looking for a professional and dynamic person with the ability to work on a variety of tasks. If you are organized, analytical and a team player, Take part!

You will join the Finance and administrative processes department (FAP) and more specifically the General Accounting section (GA) which is responsible for processing and controlling the accounting operations, recording assets and liabilities, preparing the financial statements of the Organization, and ensuring compliance with the CERN Financial Rules & Regulations and the IPSAS norms.


Functions
As our Accounting Assistant, you will be part of a team of 7 people and your scope of actions will require interactions with other CERN teams managing External Grants and CERN Knowledge Transfer, as well as with external stakeholders such as industries and academic partners.


You will:
- Perform financial follow-up for contracts dedicated to CERN Knowledge Transfer activities, such as collaboration and licensing contracts.
- Process book-keeping and book-closing operations related to EU (co-)funded projects and Knowledge Transfer activities, including regular analysis, controls and reporting activities.
- Maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders and ensure regular and effective communication with them.
- Perform other contract-related analysis and data entry activities undertaken by the team.
- Maintain documentation within the General Accounting section.
- Support administrative and office tasks in relation to preparation of official financial documents.
- Contribute to any additional accounting activities or projects related to the section's activities.


Qualifications
Technical certificate or general secondary education in the field of Accountancy or Finance or a related field.


Experience:
- Proven experience in accounting, in particular with accounts receivable, cash collection and revenue recognition, ideally obtained in a large company or in an international organization.
- Demonstrated experience in the reading and interpretation of a variety of contracts.
- Experience with international accounting standards IFRS and/or IPSAS is a plus.
- Experience in procedures documentation and office tasks would be an asset.


Technical competencies:
- Accounting control and analysis
- Use of accounting tools
- Financial reporting and analysis
- Use of office software packages


Behavioural competencies:
- Achieving results: Delivering high quality work on time and fulfilling expectations. Delivering prompt and efficient service taking into account customer needs. Having a structured and organised approach towards work; being able to set priorities and plan tasks with results in mind.
- Communicating effectively: Providing others with timely information. Successfully changing other people's opinions by persuasive arguments. Ensuring that information, procedures and decisions are appropriately documented.
- Learning and sharing knowledge: Proposing ways to improve or streamline existing procedures, processes and methodologies. Sharing knowledge and expertise freely and willingly with others; coaching others to ensure knowledge transfer.
- Demonstrating accountability: Presenting information accurately and objectively. Working conscientiously and reliably; delivering on promises
- Working in teams: Working well in groups and readily fitting into a team; participating fully and taking an active role in team activities. Building and maintaining constructive and effective work relationships.


Language skills:
Spoken and written English or French: ability to understand and speak both languages in professional contexts as well as the ability to prepare/draft and/or translate accurate texts in both languages.


Additional Information

Eligibility and closing date:
Diversity has been an integral part of CERN's mission since its foundation and is an established value of the Organization. Employing a diverse workforce is central to our success. We welcome applications from all Member States and Associate Member States.

This vacancy will be filled as soon as possible, and applications should normally reach us no later than 16.09.2020


Employment Conditions
Contract type:
Limited duration contract (5 years). Subject to certain conditions, holders of limited-duration contracts may apply for an indefinite position.

Job grade: 3-4

Job reference: FAP-ACC-GA-2020-101-LD

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