General Accountant

vor 1 Woche

VillarssurOllon, Waadt, Schweiz Collège Alpin Beau Soleil Vollzeit
Collège Alpin Beau soleil recruits

GENERAL ACCOUNTANT

From January 2024
or to be agreed

ABOUT US
College Alpin Beau Soleil is a unique school community in the

Swiss Alps:
home to 300 students aged 11-18 from 50 countries around the world and offering an unparalleled educational experience.

We believe it's what you do that counts, and our students take on challenges 7 days each week, in and out of the classroom, that help them develop into young people capable of taking on the world.


Curricular programmes in English and French, based around the IB Diploma, provide a foundation for academic success at universities around the world, whilst the experience of living and working with friends from all around the world sets up students as truly global citizens of the future.

Everyone is an individual here, but we sum to a very special community.

OUR LOCATION


Our alpine location in the heart of Villars-sur-Ollon in Switzerland offers an enviable lifestyle with skiing on the doorstep in the winter months and a multitude of outdoor and sporting activities throughout the year.

Montreux, Lausanne and Geneva are all within easy reach for cultural adventures and inspiration, but we travel across Europe and around the world too.

The Beau Soleil campus is an inspiring place to work, with facilities that are second to none.

Students and staff thrive in an environment of which they are proud, and which inspires us to better things every day.


YOUR PROFILE


Do you want to bring your financial expertise to a dynamic international educational institution? Look no further than Collège Alpin Beau Soleil as we are looking for a General Accountant, who will manage with accuracy our general ledger to ensure the utmost precision in our financial records.

As a senior member of the Finance team, you will provide your colleagues with support and your expertise.

You'll work closely with the Director of Finance in the overall management of administrative, analysis, organizational and implementation duties, as well as investment projects.

Modern accounting tools will be at your disposal, enabling you to work with efficiency and effectiveness.


Join us in shaping the future of accounting, and become an integral part of a community that stands at the forefront of educational innovation.


YOUR KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Responsible for daytoday General Ledger accounting
  • Ensure full compliance with Statutory and IFRS Standards
  • Plan and manage the monthly closing process with the DoF overview
  • Own and execute several processes such as accruals, lease/rental accounting, fixed assets, intercompany recharges, deferred income as well as income tax provisions
  • Issue timely and complete periodic reporting and KPI's to DoF and Group
  • Manage all aspects of quarterly VAT returns (CH)
  • Support the audit process with the internal/external auditors
  • Provide support to DoF with budgets' monitoring
  • Provide support to AP/AR finance team

EDUCATION AND PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

  • Brevet in Finance or equivalent
  • Fluent in both French & English (speaking, reading and writing)
  • Prior experience with an ERP system, Navision BC is highly desirable
  • Understanding of reporting and consolidation software (OneStream)

YOUR QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS

EXPERIENCE

  • Minimum 5 years' experience in a similar position
  • Experience of a school environment is a plus but not essential

PERSON SPECIFICATION

  • Excellent communication skills, encompassing both written and oral forms
  • Reliability and attention to detail
  • Strong organizational skills, including time management and prioritization
  • Strong team player with a collaborative mindset
  • Speed and stress resistant
  • Flexibility and adaptability to changing circumstances
  • High energy levels and genuine enthusiasm

HOW TO APPLY
Collège Alpin Beau Soleil is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. A police check is required prior to appointment.


Beau Soleil is a member of the Nord Anglia Education group of schools which offers staff the opportunity to become part of a worldwide network of schools as well as benefitting from the professional training opportunities of the world's leading premium school organisation.


Job Types: 100%, CDI

Work Location:
In person

Application Deadline: 30/11/2023

Expected Start Date: 01/01/2024