Fixed-term Contract First Job - Accountant

We will achieve together

Within the Finance, Sustainability, Legal & Risk Department, the Accounts unit, attached to the Accounts and Financing Activity, has the mission to ensure compliance with accounting or financial rules, standards and laws. It contributes to creating value for the company by closing the accounts each month and producing consolidated financial statements according to IFRS standards.

Your energy in the service of a sustainable Geneva

This position is an excellent opportunity to join an accounting team and gain varied experience within a dynamic environment. You will be involved in accounting activities within a defined scope while developing your skills in financial analysis and SAP usage.

As part of your role, you will notably be responsible for:

• Participating in monthly and annual closings;
• Contributing to account analysis and reconciliation;
• Participating in the entry and control of accounting entries;
• Ensuring compliance with accounting procedures and internal controls;
• Collaborating with various internal stakeholders to ensure the quality of financial data;
• Participating in various administrative and accounting tasks in support of the team

Your personality and skills

You appreciate teamwork and develop constructive relationships with your various contacts.

You have good communication skills, both oral and written. You have the desire to learn and grow in a demanding professional environment.

Meticulous and organised, you demonstrate curiosity and a willingness to learn. You are capable of taking initiatives within your area of responsibility and actively participate in the continuous improvement of processes.

Flexible and open-minded, you know how to adapt to a constantly evolving environment and seek practical solutions to encountered issues.

You possess good knowledge of accounting principles acquired during your training and wish to develop your analytical skills.

You master MS Office tools, especially Excel. Initial experience or knowledge of SAP is an asset.

Your background:

• Bachelor’s/Master’s degree in business economics, accounting or an equivalent qualification,
• Initial experience in accounting (internship, apprenticeship or employment) is an asset.
• Good knowledge of Swiss/IFRS accounting principles and strong motivation to develop skills in this field.
• Interest in accounting and financial processes.
• Comfort with IT tools, especially MS Office (particularly Excel).
• Knowledge of SAP or an accounting ERP is an advantage.

The salary will be calculated based on an annual reference salary spread over thirteen payments, depending on your diploma:

• Bachelor: CHF 75,000 gross (100% basis) spread over thirteen payments.
• Master: CHF 78,000 gross (100% basis) spread over thirteen payments.

SIG regularly welcomes recent graduates to offer them a significant first professional experience within the framework of a fixed-term one-year contract. The term "recent graduates" refers to individuals who have completed their studies within the last 18 months and are seeking a first professional experience related to their academic background.

Joining SIG means participating in change!

SIG is a local public company serving the population, businesses and public authorities of Geneva. It provides a wide range of services in energy distribution, water and waste recovery. As the industrial arm of the State of Geneva, it is committed to an ambitious ecological transition.

Concerned with promoting equality between women and men as well as diversity within its teams, our institution encourages applications from everyone, regardless of gender, origin or any other personal characteristic.

In areas where women are currently underrepresented, female applications are particularly encouraged.

Announcement no. 8168

Application deadline

14 August 2026