Civitas Maxima (CM) coordinates a network of national and international lawyers and investigators who work for the interest of victims of international crimes. It operates in situations where no legal action to bring the perpetrators to justice has been successful and works in close partnership with the Global Justice and Research Project (GJRP) based in Monrovia. CM represents victims of war crimes and crimes against humanity from Liberia, Sierra Leone and Ivory Coast.
CM was registered in September 2012 as an association in Geneva, Switzerland, and is recognized by the Swiss authorities as a not-for-profit organization. CM is an equal opportunity employer.
For more information: www.civitas-maxima.org
Position: Permanent contract, 40%
Deadline for application: 15 January 2021
Envisioned starting date: 1 February 2021
Duties:
CM is seeking an Accounting Assistant. Under the responsibility of CM Geneva Director, and under the direct supervision of the finance and administration manager, you will be responsible for the following tasks:
- Provide general ledger maintenance and posting journal entries**
- Process payments and transfers, respond to suppliers enquiries
- Reconcile and process staff expenses reimbursements and travel expense reports
- Provide support in payroll administration
- Assist in month-end close
- Provide support during annual audit
- Assist ongoing efforts to improve processes and make operations more efficient
- Maintain complete files of financial records and ensure documents are properly organized
- Assist in budget preparation
- Assist in financial grant tracking
- Understand workflows between teams and coordinate follow-ups with other teams as appropriate
- Perform any other duties or tasks as assigned or required
Experience Requirements:
· University degree in accounting or equivalent
· Broad understanding of Swiss accounting standards for not-for-profit organizations is an advantage
· Excellent knowledge on Excel and WinEUR is a must
· Excellent written and communication skills
· French native speaker or equivalent, fluency in written and spoken English
Personal attributes:
· Demonstrated strong analytical capabilities, ability to think strategically and make recommendations in a clear and practical manner
· Highly motivated and organized
· Energetic, flexible and adaptable, be able to work individually or as a team
· Flexibility and adaptability to work under pressure and meet specific deadlines
· Respect for other cultures and value systems, flexibility, ability to work independently and to take initiative
How to apply
To apply, send an email before 15 January 2021 to [email protected] with:
· CV and Cover Letter
· The names and contact details of 3 references (these will only be contacted after shortlisting).
· Please no phone enquiries. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
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