Accounting and Procurement Head

Job Description : EXPAT HEAD OF ACCOUNTING AND PROCUREMENT SWITZERLAND Head of Accounting and Procurement to join their team in Geneva. This role presents an opportunity to significantly contribute to the efficient operation of the company, implementing departmental strategies, and nurturing innovation. The successful candidate will coordinate 2 departments: Accounting and Procurement. The candidate will organize and guide activities of these two services, developing synergies between different functions. This position is a long term contract of 18 months, which could lead to a permanent offer according to the needs of the company. The position is to be filled at the beginning of 2025. Supervise and control closings in compliance with the organization deadlines. Ensure financial traceability and transparency, adherence to standards including legal requirements; monitor financial risks and contribute to the evolution of practices and regulations. Respond to internal and external audit requests. Ensure the quality of accounting data, including analytical data and the necessary "data flow" projects and systems to achieve this. Ensure the transformation, particularly digital, of the accounting function. Propose and achieve annual procurement savings targets and ensure follow-up. Ensure compliance with internal procurement guidelines. Act proactively based on investment budgets and contractual deadlines. Monitor the supplier market in priority purchasing areas. Implement and ensure the "lead buying" strategy at the EU level. University degree (Master's level); Federal diploma in accounting or business economist or equivalent desired Approximately ten years' experience in accounting field; ideally also in procurement Experience leading a team and managing transformation projects Strong strategic vision; business-oriented mindset Proficiency in German and English (minimum B2)

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