Accountant

Job description ##

As an accountant within the departmental financial unit at the Secrétariat général du Département des finances, du territoire et du sport (SG-DFTS), you are responsible for coordinating and controlling the accounting management of the department and the SG-DFTS. You ensure the regular maintenance of accounting operations and the closing of accounts. You ensure the accuracy of accounting entries, compliance with accounting standards and rules, as well as the monitoring of instructions and procedures.

You work closely with the other members of the departmental financial unit and participate in the preparation of budget monitoring. You ensure the establishment of the inventory of State subsidies through the control and consolidation of information transmitted by the departments.

Responsibilities ##

• Control, record, or validate the accounting operations of the SG-DFTS, the Office des affaires extérieures, and the SG-Grand Conseil (supplier invoices, debtors and creditors, bank operations, general and analytical accounting) as well as operations related to unassigned incoming payments and internal transfers of the department.
• Prepare, analyze, and present the financial statements of the SG-DFTS, justify balances, and ensure the quarterly closings and the annual closing of the service's accounts.
• Coordinate the quarterly closing and the annual closing of the department's accounts. Perform the required departmental controls, guarantee the compliant preparation of closing annexes by the services, and ensure their departmental consolidation in accordance with instructions.
• Prepare, analyze, and present the department's accounting statements (balance sheet, operating accounts, and annexes).
• Advise the various services of the department on accounting matters, support the Head of the departmental financial unit, and respond to inquiries.

For further information, please consult the job description by clicking here or contact Madame Nadine St-Pierre, departmental financial manager at 021 316 45 28.

Qualifications ##

• Holder of a CFC in commercial employment.
• Federal diploma of specialist in finance desired.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in the field of accounting.
• Very good knowledge of Excel.
• Proficiency in using management and office IT tools as well as databases.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.
• Stress resistance, very good management of time and priorities.
• Compliance with standards and procedures.
• Developed sense of responsibility and public service ethics.

WHO ARE WE? ##

The Secrétariat général constitutes the staff of the Département des finances, du territoire et du sport (SG-DFTS). Its main tasks consist of supporting the Head of Department as a member of the government college, supporting her in the interaction with the General Directorates and the department's services, and supporting these in terms of finance, communication, IT, and human resources. The Secrétariat général also ensures good coordination with the other departments of the administration and the Chancellerie d'Etat.

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Why join the State of Vaud? ##

The State of Vaud offers a great diversity of jobs and development opportunities. The working conditions are guided by the themes of equality, inclusion, sustainability, and professional ethics in an environment conducive to work-life balance.

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