Head of Accounting Department M/F, Permanent, 100%, accounting department - Finance Department

• 10 August 2026 • 90 - 100% • Indefinite duration • Genève, 1 Genève Company Description At Hospice général, we work for better living together in Geneva Founded in 1535 in Geneva, our institution accompanies people who, at a point in their lives, need support for the necessary time to (re)find lasting autonomy. We promote the social and professional reintegration of people receiving social assistance, we welcome and host people from asylum who we follow in their integration journey. Finally, we participate in the fight against the isolation of seniors. We are more than 1' 600 female and male employees distributed over 60 sites throughout the territory of the canton. We accompany more than 40' 000 people. By joining our institution, you will participate in the realization of our social mission, anchored in our values of collaboration, respect, commitment and benevolence. In a context where our teams evolve in demanding and constantly changing fields, we make it a point of honor to offer them stimulating working conditions: we aim for diversity and inclusion, we value collective intelligence, encourage exchanges and innovation and promote initiative and experimentation. Job Description Your mission Under the responsibility of the director of finance, you ensure the operational, human and strategic management of the accounting department. You are the guarantor of the quality, compliance and reliability of accounting data and actively participate in the transformation of the financial processes of Hospice général. Optimization-oriented, you will be the guarantor of a clear and shared vision. Your main activities • Lead, organize and supervise the accounting department (25 people) while ensuring a collaborative working climate and the evolution of skills. • Guarantee the production of annual accounts according to current standards (IPSAS accounting standards). • Supervise all accounting operations: general accounting, suppliers, debtors, services to users, fixed assets, treasury. • Organize financial processes in coherence with the strategy, the objectives of the institution and the legal framework (general accounting standards, cantonal laws and regulations). • Lead projects for the evolution of the accounting scope (standards, procedures, tools) and coordinate with cross-functional actors. • Actively participate in the transformation of the finance department and the optimization of processes. • Collaborate closely with the other departments of the finance department (management control, purchasing, etc.). • Ensure the smooth running of the annual audit of the accounts, in collaboration with external auditors • Be a key interlocutor for internal and external control bodies, the Department of Social Cohesion, the State finance department • Participate in cross-functional projects as a representative of the finance department Qualifications Training & experience • Higher diploma in accounting/finance (type chartered accountant, federal diploma or university equivalent). • Proven experience in a similar function with management of large-scale teams. • Good knowledge of IPSAS accounting standards (or IFRS). • Experience in a public or non-profit environment, an asset. Skills & personal qualities • Leadership, listening skills and capacity to grow teams. • Analytical spirit, rigor, results orientation. • Capacity to take initiatives • Ease in managing change and leading transformation or regulatory projects • Excellent communication skills, clarity and pedagogy. • Mastery of accounting and reporting IT tools. Knowledge of the ERP Oracle an asset Additional Information We offer you • An open and respectful corporate culture ; • Continuous development of skills thanks to an attractive training policy ; • Opportunities for career evolution and internal mobility ; • Real solutions to promote a work-life balance ; • Numerous cultural and sporting activities to experience collectively within the institution. Activity rate: 100% Contract type: Permanent Job class: 23 Start date: as soon as possible Application deadline: 31.08.2026 Our recruitment process It takes place in several phases depending on the type of position, where each step conditions the next: application analysis, telephone interview and if applicable, professional test and/or evaluation. The latter is organized in our premises over a half-day with managers of the institution and in the presence of a human resources person. Candidates are subject to both individual and collective exercises. Are you interested in this position? The recruitment service of Hospice général looks forward to receiving your complete application (cover letter, CV, diploma of the highest level of education attained, work certificates). For reasons of optimizing application tracking, we invite you to apply only online via our career space, LinkedIN or JobUp, in response to a specific job offer. Paper and email applications will not be considered.