ACCOUNTANT Activity rate: 80% - 100% Activity rate: 80% - 100% Start date: as soon as possible Contract type: Fixed-term contract with a view to permanent employment

The funeral services, cemeteries and crematorium department of the City of Geneva (SPF) has the primary mission of providing, with dignity, funerals, burials and cremations for persons deceased within the territory of the City, the canton of Geneva, as well as any person deceased in Switzerland or abroad. It assists bereaved families and manages cemeteries and funeral facilities made available.

To strengthen the management of the SPF we are looking for a

Your mission:

• Assist the administrator and the service management in preparing the annual budget and maintaining proper accounting records.
• Manage daily receipts via QR, CCP, bank cards and cash register, transfer cash funds, prepare entries and record them.
• Ensure all administrative and accounting activities related to monthly and annual closing in close collaboration with the administrator.
• Contribute to drafting reports and explanations of variances within the budget process and annual closing.
• Verify and validate orders established by funeral advisors, quotes for services provided to private funeral companies, as well as those related to cemeteries.
• Establish reconciliation controls between different systems (standalone Pérennia application and SAP), making necessary corrections if needed.
• Independently manage debtor invoicing and regular follow-up, including contentious cases.
• Issue debtor reminders and carry out follow-up. If necessary, take the required steps for requests for debt collection proceedings.
• Inform and respond to debtors regarding possible payment arrangements, and prepare documents certifying accepted arrangements.
• Perform administrative tasks within the service administration (writing reports, correspondence and notes, conducting documentary research, and providing administrative support to management).
• Support and train an apprentice.

Your profile:

• Commercial professional maturity complemented by training in accounting or finance or equivalent training deemed appropriate.
• At least 5 years’ experience in a similar position, preferably in public administration.
• Proficiency in common computer software and excellent command of SAP S/4 HANA.
• Fluency in French and very good writing skills.
• Demonstrate autonomy and organisation as well as analytical and synthesis skills.
• Having eduPros training or willingness to undertake it and experience in supporting apprentices are assets.

Start date: as soon as possible

Application deadline: 6 November 2026

Classification: The position is classified in category H of the salary scale.

Application file:

The application file must contain all the following elements:

- Cover letter
- Detailed curriculum vitae or, failing that, completed "Job application" form (downloadable from our website)
- Copies of diplomas and work certificates
- Recent photo (passport format)

Incomplete files will not be considered

Application follow-up:
In the City of Geneva, the recruitment process is decentralised. This means that each service or department is responsible for following up applications for the positions it offers.
An acknowledgement of receipt will be sent to candidates.

Employment conditions:
• Meet the job requirements in terms of diplomas and experience as stated in the job offer.
• Hold a valid work permit or authorisation.

Employees of the City of Geneva must reside within the authorised residential zone (www.geneve.ch/emploi).

In its commitment to combat unemployment, the city encourages applications from the Cantonal Employment Office.

More information on working conditions at the City of Geneva: www.geneve.ch/emploi