Senior Accounts Payable Accountant 100% Fixed-term auxiliary contract position for a duration of one year, renewable

The Financial Directorate (DFIN) is responsible for Senior Accounts Payable Accountant 100% The Financial Directorate (DFIN) is responsible for implementing the financial policy of the Ville de Genève, coordinating cross-functional financial processes, and supporting the Administrative Council and the Municipal Administration in financial matters. In order to strengthen our Accounts Payable section team, we are looking for a Senior Accounts Payable Accountant 100% Fixed-term auxiliary contract position for a duration of one year, renewable Your mission and responsibilities: lead accounting operations related to the business process, as well as monthly and annual accounts payable closings. participate in payment management, in collaboration with group managers. establish financial reporting, guaranteeing their reliability and adherence to deadlines. take charge of accounting and financial incidents (hotline), both towards administration services and suppliers, and provide assistance in the analysis and regularization of identified problems. ensure the documentation of accounts payable business processes: flows, procedures, instructions, and accounting schemes. participate in the development of the section's accounting directives and procedures. contribute to information system development projects. identify the training needs of teams and services, and lead skill-upgrading workshops. substitute, if necessary, the accounts payable manager as well as the group managers in the fulfillment of their missions and tasks. Your profile: have a commercial maturity or an equivalent title. have additional certifying training in accounting or, failing that, justify solid professional experience in accounts payable. justify at least 5 years of experience in a similar function. master accounts payable and related financial processes, notably payment management and accounting closings. know the Genevan economic fabric and have worked with a wide diversity of suppliers, from freelancers to multinationals. have evolved in a multidisciplinary environment and have experience in the functional coaching or support of teams. master common IT tools and have experience with an ERP, such as SAP, Oracle or an equivalent system. demonstrate dynamism, agility and versatility, as well as precision, method and organization. have technical, accounting and business knowledge allowing for rapid adaptation to various situations. demonstrate flexibility and autonomy in the execution of tasks. demonstrate good communication skills and interpersonal skills in order to interact naturally and respectfully in all circumstances. As part of its policy of equality between women and men, the Ville de Genève wishes to promote diversity in all administration services. Why join us? By joining the Financial Directorate, you will evolve within a dynamic and professional team and take part in stimulating and structuring missions by actively working on both the modernization of our financial services and the development and compliance with rules regarding financial management. Conditions and application: Application deadline: 17 September 2026 Start date: To be agreed Remuneration: Class I of the salary scale Application: only Information: Financial Directorate - Application file: The application file, including for internal applications, must contain the following elements: Motivation letter Detailed curriculum vitae or, failing that, completed "Job Application" form (to be downloaded from our website) Copies of diplomas and work certificates Recent photo (passport format) Application tracking: In the Ville de Genève, the recruitment process is decentralized. This means that each service or department is responsible for tracking applications for the positions it offers. An acknowledgment of receipt will be sent to candidates. Conditions of employment: Meet the job requirements in terms of diplomas and experience required in the job offer. Hold a valid work permit or authorization. Employees of the Ville de Genève must be domiciled in the authorized domiciliation zone ( In its desire to fight unemployment, the city encourages applications from the Office cantonal de l'emploi. More information on the working conditions of the Ville de Genève: jpidf7ea83bjm jpit0835jm jpiy26jm