Contract Type: Part time (60-70%) - permanent position

Place of work: Geneva

Starting date: As soon as possible

About Switzerland for UNHCR, the Swiss Foundation for UNHCR

UNHCR, the United Nations Refugee Agency, is a global organization dedicated to saving lives, protecting the rights of refugees and building a better future for the millions of people forced to flee their homes.

Since 1950, UNHCR has responded to multiple crises on different continents and has provided vital assistance to refugees, asylum-seekers, internally displaced and stateless people, many of whom have nowhere else to turn. Its work was aimed at ensuring their rights, protection and assistance, preserving their dignity and well-being.

The Swiss Foundation for UNHCR, Switzerland for UNHCR (CH4U), is the UN Refugee Agency’s national partner for Switzerland. We support UNHCR's mission by mobilizing essential resources and raising awareness on behalf of those who are forced to flee.

To allow UNHCR to protect forcibly displaced populations, the Foundation needs the support of the Swiss people. Every Franc donated is spent in a responsible and transparent manner, and donations are tax exempt.

Switzerland for UNHCR also carries out awareness and advocacy initiatives to draw the general public’s attention to the challenges faced by people forced to flee around the world, and to what UNHCR does to protect them.

The Foundation is currently looking for an Accounting Assistant to join its operations’ team and to assist the Finance Manager in the Foundation’s finance activities.  

ROLE

We are seeking a dynamic proactive team player, with high attention to details and an interest in a strong non-profit brand and refugee/humanitarian issues. The incumbent will contribute to ensure that accounting and financial tasks are processed in a seamless manner.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

Scope of the Assignment

The Accounting Assistant will take the following responsibilities:

• Receive, verify and record invoices in the internal recording system
• Process payment for all invoices in a timely and accurate manner
• Review and follow up expenses sheets of all Foundation’s staff
• Proceed to monthly reconciliation of bank accounts and CRM, including analytical and financial labeling and liaises with the Finance Manager to ensure quality and compliance of accounting documents
• Manage petty cash expenses and ensure monthly reconciliation
• Keep list of banks up to date and manage bank accesses
• Ensure accurate follow up of Mastercard expenses
• Participate to the development of new tools to optimize reporting and financial analysis
• Maintain digital and physical financial records
• Participate to the preparation of the annual closing and audit 

PROFILE

The ideal candidate is a passionate, professional, results-oriented individual, with experience in Finance. She / He should be at ease evolving in a growing organization. Experience with an international not for profit (IGO-INGO) or humanitarian organization would be an asset.

Key competencies

• Minimum of 1 year of relevant work experience in accounting / finance in Switzerland
• Familiarity with finance regulations and ERP systems
• Experience working for an International non-for-profit agency / organization is considered as an asset
• Graduate degree or CFC / professional maturity with equivalent in experience to reach graduate level
• Ability to use initiative, prioritize, multi-task, and proven ability to meet deadlines
• Clear and systematic thinking that demonstrates good judgment and problem-solving competencies
• Good analytical skills
• Well organized and structured with attention to details
• Ability to supervise an Intern or Apprentice
• Ability to manage small projects if delegated by upper levels with close supervision
• Good written and oral communication and interpersonal skills in a fast-paced multi-cultural and multilingual environment
• Capacity to work autonomously as well as a team player
• Capacity to interact with internal and external stakeholder

Other requirements

• Knowledge, interest and a strong commitment for the work and mission of UNHCR and the refugee cause
• Excellent command of English and French, knowledge of another Swiss national language is considered an asset
• Excellent computer skills most specifically Excel and knowledge of MS Office applications

Interested candidates can send their cover letter and CV to the Swiss Foundation by email to hr@unrefugees.ch, until May 21^st, 2023, mentioning the reference: Accounting Assistant.

Only selected candidates will be contacted. The Foundation is an equal opportunity employer and proud to make diversity a strength.