Université de Lausanne
Lausanne
Accounting Manager at 60%
- 28 July 2026
- 60%
- Lausanne
Job summary
UNIL is a leading global institution with 5,000 staff and 17,000 students. This role offers a dynamic work environment with great benefits.
Tasks
- Support finance management and budget analysis across faculties.
- Manage daily accounting operations, including invoices and payroll.
- Advise and assist institutes on financial inquiries and processes.
Skills
- CFC in administration or commerce, plus 5 years in finance/accounting.
- Excellent Excel and ERP skills, SAP knowledge is a plus.
- Fluent in French with good English comprehension.
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About the job
Introduction
A leading international teaching and research institution, UNIL has nearly 5,000 staff members and 17,000 students, distributed between the Dorigny campus and the CHUV and Epalinges sites. As an employer, it promotes excellence, recognition of individuals, and responsibility.
Presentation
The Faculty of Social and Political Sciences (SSP) is actively seeking its future collaborator to fill a new position within its Dean's Office
ACCOUNTING MANAGER AT 60%
Position Information
Start date: 01.10.2026 or to be agreed
Contract duration: Permanent contract
Work rate: 60%
Workplace: UNIL-Mouline district - Géopolis Building - 1015 Lausanne
Your Activities
You will directly support the Finance Deputy, benefiting from a transversal overview of all the accounts of the Faculty's institutes. You will work in a stimulating environment, managing both the State budget and external research funds spread across 5 units.
Your main tasks:
- assist the Finance Deputy in managing, regularly monitoring, and analysing the budgets and costs of the Faculty and its institutes;
- independently handle routine accounting operations, including processing invoices, expense claims, internal recharges, as well as payroll control;
- advise and support the secretariats of the four institutes as a technical referent to answer their financial questions and support their projections;
- optimise internal processes by being proactive and drafting financial documentation as well as working documents;
- collaborate in the smooth running of the secretariat and engage with the team, alternating in logistics and supervision during the three exam sessions.
Your Profile
To complete our team, we are looking for a person with the following profile:
- holder of a Federal VET Diploma (CFC) in administration/commerce (or equivalent), necessarily complemented by training in accounting or budget management.
- you have at least 5 years of experience in accounting/finance, ideally in a public or academic institution;
- you have excellent command of Excel (and the Office suite), and are very comfortable with financial ERP systems (knowledge of SAP is a major asset);
- you have excellent command of French (spoken and written) as well as a good understanding of English (minimum B2 level);
- known for your rigour, proactivity, and summarising skills, you have excellent interpersonal skills and a strong sense of teamwork while being able to work independently.
Your Benefits
A pleasant working environment in a multicultural and diverse academic setting.
Opportunities for continuing education, a multitude of activities, and other benefits to discover.
More information at unil.ch/travailler
For Further Information
Ms
Léna Joris
Finance Deputy
tel: 0041 21 692 31 02
Your Application
Application deadline: 23.08.2026
We invite you to send us your complete application in Word or PDF format.
Only applications submitted via this site will be considered.
Applicants selected for a first interview, which will take place on Monday 31 August in the morning, will be contacted directly by us.
We thank you for your understanding.
Job Description
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Remarks
UNIL is committed to:
• Equality, diversity, and inclusion within its community;
• Ensuring an open, respectful environment conducive to personal development;
• Offering working conditions favourable to balancing different spheres of life.
