Head of Accounting Department, CDI, 100%, accounting department - Finance Department

Company Description At Hospice général, we work Head of Accounting Department M/F, CDI, 100%, accounting department \- Finance Department Company Description At Hospice général, we work for better living together in Geneva Founded in 1535 in Geneva, our institution accompanies people who, at a point in their lives, need support for the necessary time to (re)find sustainable autonomy. We promote the social and professional reintegration of people receiving social assistance, we welcome and house people from asylum seeking backgrounds whom we follow in their integration journey. Finally, we participate in the fight against the isolation of seniors. We are more than 1' 600 female and male collaborators distributed across 60 sites throughout the territory of the canton. We accompany more than 40' 000 people. By joining our institution, you will participate in the realization of our social mission, anchored in our values of collaboration, respect, commitment, and benevolence. In a context where our teams evolve in demanding and constantly changing fields, we make it a point of honor to offer them stimulating working conditions: we aim for diversity and inclusion, we value collective intelligence, encourage exchanges and innovation, and promote initiative-taking and experimentation. Job Description Your mission Under the responsibility of the director of finance, you ensure the operational, human, and strategic management of the accounting department. You are the guarantor of the quality, compliance, and reliability of accounting data and actively participate in the transformation of the financial processes of Hospice général. Optimization-oriented, you will be the guarantor of a clear and shared vision. Your main activities Lead, organize, and supervise the accounting department (25 people) while ensuring a collaborative working climate and the evolution of skills. Guarantee the production of annual accounts according to current standards (IPSAS accounting standards). Supervise all accounting operations: general accounting, suppliers, debtors, benefits to users, fixed assets, treasury. Organize financial processes in coherence with the strategy, the objectives of the institution, and the legal framework (general accounting standards, cantonal laws and regulations). Lead projects for the evolution of the accounting scope (standards, procedures, tools) and coordinate with transversal actors. Actively participate in the transformation of the finance department and the optimization of processes. Collaborate closely with other departments of the finance department (management control, purchasing, etc.). Ensure the smooth running of the annual audit of accounts, in collaboration with external auditors Be a key interlocutor for internal and external control bodies, the Department of Social Cohesion, the State finance department Participate in transversal projects as a representative of the finance department Qualifications Education \& experience Higher diploma in accounting/finance (type chartered accountant, federal diploma, or university equivalent). Confirmed experience in a similar function with management of large-scale teams. Good knowledge of IPSAS accounting standards (or IFRS). Experience in a public or non-profit environment, an asset. Skills \& personal qualities Leadership, sense of listening, and ability to grow teams. Analytical mind, rigor, results orientation. Ability to take initiative Ease in change management and leading transformation or regulatory projects Excellent communication skills, clarity, and pedagogy. Mastery of accounting and reporting IT tools. Knowledge of the Oracle ERP is an asset Additional Information We offer you An open and respectful corporate culture; A continuous development of skills thanks to an attractive training policy; Opportunities for career evolution and internal mobility; Real solutions to promote work-life balance; Numerous cultural and sporting activities to experience collectively within the institution. Activity rate: 100% Contract type: CDI Function class: 23 Start date: as soon as possible Application deadline: Our recruitment process It takes place in several phases depending on the type of position, where each step conditions the next: analysis of application, telephone interview and, if applicable, professional test and/or evaluation. The latter is organized in our premises for a half-day with managers of the institution and in the presence of a human resources person. Candidates are subject to both individual and collective exercises. Are you interested in this position? The recruitment service of Hospice général looks forward to receiving your complete application (cover letter, CV, diploma of the highest level of education attained, work certificates). For reasons of optimizing application tracking, we invite you to apply only online via our career space, LinkedIn or JobUp, in response to a specific job offer. Paper and email applications will not be taken into consideration. jpidb20fd08jm jpit0833jm jpiy26jm