Head Of Accounting (geneva -switzerland)

September 17, 2024

Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile (FIA)

Genève

The Fdration Internationale de l'Automobile (FIA) is the governing body of motor sport and the federation of the world's leading motoring organisations. The FIA is an international non-profit association.

OVERVIEW:

The Head of Accounting will be a senior leadership position focused on overseeing and managing the accounting function within the organisation. This role will involve leading a team of accounting professionals, ensuring accurate financial reporting, and compliance with accounting standards and regulations, as well as leading key projects.

MISSIONS AND RESPONSABILITIES:

1. Accounting
• Accounts receivable • Accounts payable • Payroll integration • Travel cost and expenses integration • Fixed assets • Other subledgers
For FIA France, FIA Switzerland, Subsidiaries and AIT
2. Consolidation/combination of group entities
3. Financial reporting including Annual Reports
4. Audit coordination
5. Tax
•Tax records •Tax declarations, including collection of tax receivable •Tax documentation, incl. intercompany documentation VAT, income taxes, cost taxes
6. Internal controls and compliance with applicable legal, fiscal and accounting norms For all areas described
7. Team leadership and development
8. Systems and technology, evolution of ERP, linked systems and interfaces

PROFILE:

Master's degree in Accounting, Finance / chartered accountant.
Minimum of 10 years of accounting experience.
Minimum of 5 years of team leadership experience.
Proficient knowledge of the Swiss Code of Obligations and French accounting standards.
Consolidation experience.
Strong understanding of internal controls and compliance.
Advanced proficiency in ERP systems.
Full proficiency in the use of Microsoft Excel, Word and Power Point.
Fluent in English; another language would be a plus.

The FIA is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages all candidates, irrespective of gender, nationality, religion or ethnicity, including persons living with disabilities, to apply to become a part of the organisation. Female candidates are particularly encouraged to apply.

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