Accountant and Administrator

Accountant and Administrator (M/F/X) Alva Film Alva Film Production is an independent Geneva-based production company. We develop and produce feature films, documentaries, and series for cinema, for the RTS and for international broadcasters, most often in co-production with European and other partners. Behind these films, there is a small team and demanding administrative mechanics: several projects conducted in parallel, each with its own budget, its own funders, and its own schedule; film crews that go from a few people to several dozen in a few weeks; accounts that must be justified, franc by franc, to public funds and auditors. It is this mechanics that we entrust to you. The position Our current accountant and administrator is leaving their duties and we are looking for the person who will take over their entire scope. This is not an execution position: you will alone carry the accounting, payroll, and HR administration of the house, from daily entry to closing, in direct link with the management. You will very quickly become the person to whom everyone turns as soon as it is a question of figures, salaries, or contracts. We are looking for someone who wants this responsibility and who will know how to evolve our tools and our procedures rather than just undergoing them. In return, you will have real autonomy, direct access to decisions, and an overview of the economic life of a production house — something that no equivalent position in a large structure can offer. Your missions Accounting Complete maintenance of the company's accounting, from daily entry to annual closing Debtors, creditors, treasury, VAT declarations Preparation and coordination of the audit of the accounts with our auditing body Project accounting and reports to funders Analytical monitoring of costs per production, in permanent dialogue with production managers Establishment of intermediate and final declarations intended for the OFC, Cinéforom, the RTS/SSR, Eurimages, and regional and foreign funds Payroll and HR administration Complete management of payroll, including for film crews whose numbers vary greatly from one month to the next Social insurances, LPP, withholding tax, allowances, salary certificates Employment contracts, amendments, hour summaries, application of Swiss labor law and industry practices General administration Daily use and continuous improvement of our ERP Odoo Insurances, subscriptions, relations with banks and administrations Routine administrative monitoring of the company Your profile Recognized accounting training — CFC as a commercial employee, Bachelor in business economics, or equivalent title At least two years of experience in accounting in Switzerland Mastery of Swiss payroll and social insurances; experience with variable workforces is a valuable asset Ease with IT tools and a taste for automation; knowledge of Odoo is a plus, not a condition Fluent French written and spoken; good level of English, German is an asset Rigor, sense of organization, and the ability to meet non-negotiable deadlines Autonomy and discretion, but also a taste for teamwork: you will be in contact with very different profiles, from production managers to set technicians An interest in cinema and audiovisuals is welcome; it is not required What we offer A complete, autonomous, and lasting position within a human-sized structure, with direct access to management A careful handover: the current holder will accompany you during the first two weeks LPP from the first franc Teleworking possible: 1 day per week 5 weeks of vacation Apply Apply directly via this offer on Jobup, attaching curriculum vitae, motivation letter, diplomas and work certificates combined into a single PDF, by August 31, 2026. Applications are reviewed as they are received; in-person interviews will take place on August 26, 27, and 28. We only process applications received via the Jobup platform and process all files with the strictest confidentiality. Recruitment calendar Telephone interviews will take place between August 17 and 21. In-person interviews will take place on August 26, 27, and 28, in our offices in Geneva. jpid533205bjm jpit0731jm jpiy26jm