ACCOUNTANT Activity rate: 80 % - 100% Activity rate: 80 % - 100% Start date: as soon as possible Contract type: Fixed-term contract with a view to a permanent contract

• 28 October 2026
• 100%
• Temporary
• Avenue de la Concorde 20, 1203 Genève
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The service of funerals, cemeteries and crematorium of the City of Geneva (SPF) has the primary mission to provide, with dignity, for the funerals, burials and cremations of persons deceased on the territory of the City, of the canton of Geneva, as well as any person deceased in Switzerland or abroad. It helps grieving families and ensures the management of cemeteries and the funeral facilities made available.

In order to strengthen the management of the SPF we are looking for a

ACCOUNTANT Activity rate: 80 % - 100%

Activity rate: 80 % - 100%
Start date: as soon as possible
Contract type: Fixed-term contract with a view to a permanent contract

Your mission :

• Assist the administrator and the management of the service in the preparation of the annual budget and the proper maintenance of the accounting.
• Manage daily QR, CCP, bank card and cash receipts, transfer cash funds, prepare entries and record them.
• Ensure all administrative and accounting activities related to the monthly and annual closing in close collaboration with the administrator.
• Contribute to the drafting of reports and explanations of variances, as part of the budgetary process, as well as the annual closing.
• Verify and validate orders established by funeral advisors, quotes for services provided to private funeral companies, as well as those relating to cemeteries.
• Establish the reconciliation controls between the different systems (independent application Pérennia and SAP), providing necessary corrections if needed.
• Autonomously ensure accounts receivable invoicing, as well as their regular follow-up, including litigation situations.
• Issue debtor reminders and perform follow-up. If necessary, carry out the necessary steps for debt collection proceedings requests.
• Inform and respond to debtors regarding possible payment arrangements, establish documents certifying the accepted arrangements.
• Ensure administrative work within the framework of the service administration (drafting reports, correspondence and notes, conducting documentary research, and administrative support to hierarchy).
• Accompany and train an apprentice.

Your profile :

• Commercial professional maturity completed by training in accounting or finance or training deemed equivalent.
• At least 5 years of experience in a similar position, preferably in a public administration.
• Mastery of common IT software and perfect mastery of SAP S/4 HANA.
• Mastery of the French language and very good writing skills.
• Demonstrate autonomy and organization as well as demonstrate an analytical and synthesis spirit.
• Possessing eduPros training or being ready to follow it and experience in accompanying apprentices constitute assets.

Start date: as soon as possible

Registration deadline: 9 November 2026

Classification: The function is classified in category H of the salary scale.

Application file :

The application file must contain all the following elements:

• Motivation letter
• Detailed curriculum vitae or, failing that, completed "Job Application" form (to download on our website)
• Copies of diplomas and work certificates
• Recent photo (passport format)

Incomplete files will not be considered

Follow-up of applications :
In the City of Geneva, the recruitment process is decentralized. This means that each service or department is responsible for the follow-up of applications for the positions it offers.
A receipt of acknowledgment will be sent to candidates.

Terms of engagement :

• Meet the requirements of the position in terms of diplomas and experience required in the job offer.
• Benefit from a valid work permit or authorization.

Employees of the City of Geneva must be domiciled in the authorized domicile zone (www.geneve.ch/emploi).

In its desire to fight unemployment, the city encourages applications coming from the Cantonal Employment Office.

More information on the working conditions of the City of Geneva: www.geneve.ch/emploi