Accounting Manager (1 year)

On behalf of a public law cultural institution located in Lausanne, we are looking for a:

• Manage the accounting department and ensure the reliability, accuracy and completeness of financial data and statements.
  
• Oversee the closures and annual finalisation, the preparation of accounts as well as the monitoring of cash flow and tax aspects.
  
• Supervise and develop the internal control system (ICS), follow audit recommendations and implement necessary corrective actions.
  
• Act as a financial partner for several cross-functional activities, notably through cost analysis, budget monitoring and financial reporting.
  
• Lead budget planning, develop and monitor dashboards and financial indicators, analyse variances and propose corrective measures.
  
• Manage and optimise the organisation of the accounting department by assessing workload, task distribution and resource needs.
  
• Improve accounting and financial processes and tools, notably through simplification, automation and enhancement of reporting and cost accounting.
  
• Support and advise teams on accounting and financial issues and contribute to cross-functional projects with financial impact.
  

• Federal diploma as a chartered accountant or federal diploma as an expert in finance and controlling
  
• Minimum 8 years of experience in accounting
  
• Previous experience in the public sector is an advantage
  
• Rigour, organisation and adaptability
  
• Listening skills, communication and team spirit
  
• Sense of responsibility, discretion and confidentiality
  
• Very good command of IT tools and the One 200 accounting system