About UICC  

The Union for International Cancer Control (UICC) is a membership organisation that unites and supports the cancer community to reduce the global cancer burden, to promote greater equity, and to ensure that cancer control continues to be a priority in the world health and development agenda. Founded in 1933 and based in Geneva, UICC’s growing membership of over 1100 organisations across 170 countries and territories, features the world’s major cancer societies, cancer centres, ministries of health, research institutes and patient groups. Fostering inclusive partnerships represents the foundation of how UICC operates and delivers impact. This is why UICC works hand in hand with a variety of stakeholders to drive changes and make progress in cancer control. The portfolio of partnerships includes cancer organisations, foundations, and private sector companies.

Summary of the position

The Junior Accounts Payable plays a key role in the day-to-day management of payment processing, expenses management, and accounts payable tasks, while supporting the finance team general financial processes.

Main responsibilities

Payment Processing:

• Handle and process supplier payments on a timely and accurate basis, ensuring compliance with UICC policies and financial regulations.
• Prepare payment batches, verify payment details, and resolve any discrepancies or issues with vendors.

Credit Card Expenses Management:

• Oversee company credit card expenses, ensuring expenses are accurately reported, categorized, and approved according to UICC policy.
• Reconcile monthly credit card statements and follow up on any missing documentation or outstanding transactions.

Accounts Payable Booking:

• Ensure accurate and timely entry of payables into the accounting system.

Bank Reconciliations:

• Conduct monthly bank reconciliations for all company accounts, ensuring all transactions are properly recorded and discrepancies are investigated.

Skills and competencies 

• Federal certification of Commercial Business (CFC), or bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or any related field completed or in process.
• Experience with financial software, Microsoft Office Suite and E-banking to process payments and ability to learn new software applications.
• Good understanding of Swiss GAP accounting.
• Ability to work with financial data and perform calculations accurately.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Committed to deliver quality results under time constraints in a fast-paced environment.
• A high level of written and spoken English; other languages such as French and Spanish a plus.
• Great team player, able to work with people of different backgrounds and culture.
• Interest and understanding of the non-profit sector.

The candidate should be eligible to work in Switzerland.

Applications

Send your CV and motivation letter explaining how you think your skills and experience make you a strong candidate. Please address your application to: careers@uicc.org

Deadline for applications: 22 November 2024. Applications received will be evaluated on a rolling basis. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.