Etat de Vaud
Lausanne
Accountant
- 20 August 2026
- 50%
- Temporary
- Lausanne
About the job
Job Description
As an accountant within the Department of Agriculture, Climate, Sustainability and Digital, you will work closely with the finance manager and contribute to the smooth financial operation of the service. You will notably ensure the management and monitoring of accounting operations in compliance with cantonal standards.
Responsibilities
- Manage accounting operations in accordance with cantonal standards for the service
- Ensure the monitoring of general accounting, budget tracking of financial commitments, and the accounting processes of the service
- Perform the closing and balancing of the service's accounts
- Manage the service's finances in general
For further information, please consult the terms of reference here or contact Mr Sébastien Durussel, Departmental Finance Manager at 021 316 20 25.
Qualifications
- Commercial employee qualification at CFC level
- Additional training in accounting
- Experience in an accounting position
- Strong interest in accounting and improving work processes
- Proficiency in Excel
WHO ARE WE?
The General Secretariat of the Department of Agriculture, Sustainability, Climate and Digital (DADN) is tasked with supporting the Head of Department in governmental activities and providing support to services and offices in the administrative, legal, financial, economic, communication and HR management of their files. It is composed of around twenty people distributed by area of expertise.
For more information, click here to visit our website.
Why join the State of Vaud?
The State of Vaud offers a wide variety of jobs and opportunities for career development. Working conditions are guided by themes of equality, inclusion, sustainability and professional ethics in an environment conducive to work-life balance.
To learn more about our benefits, visit our Employer State page.
- Publication Date17/08/2026 08:36
- LocationLausanne, Switzerland
- Apply by07/09/2026 21:55
- Start DateFixed-term contract - from 01.10.2026 to 31.03.2027 or to be agreed
- Salary Grade8
- Contract TypeFixed-term contract, monthly auxiliaries
- Work Rate50%
- AddressDepartment of Agriculture, Sustainability, Climate and Digital
General Secretariat
Rue de la Paix 6
1014 Lausanne