Accountant

Job Purpose and Definition

The Women’s International League for Peace and Freedom (WILPF) is a leading global organisation focused on addressing the root causes of violence through a feminist lens. We are working to create a world of permanent peace built on feminist foundations of freedom, justice, nonviolence, human rights, and equality for all.

We are looking for an Accountant to support WILPF’s growing Finance Team with a range of accounting and financial management functions that will help support and maintain WILPF’s operational success.

The successful candidate will have a strong background in accounting and finance, is highly organized, and is interested in human rights. They will thrive in a collaborative working environment, which is both co-located and remote. They will be committed to feminist, anti-racist, and inclusive ways of working.

Main responsibilities

• Review and reconcile advances to WILPF staff, partners and sections, accounts receivable and payable, and make adjustment entries in Business Central (Microsoft Dynamics BC).
• Reconcile payroll and social charges for 2023 in Business Central (Microsoft Dynamics BC) in the payroll system for WILPF International (Geneva-based) staff. Prepare the adjustment journal entries to record in Business Central.
• Review and examine bank statements and Petty Cash for reconciliation with general ledger entries.
• Review fixed assets and depreciation schedules.
• Review deferred income against WILPF revenue recognition policy and make adjusting entries, as required.
• Responsible for month-end and year-end closing.
• Filing and remitting taxes and other financial obligations.
• Assist Head of Finance for year-end audit and specific donor audits.
• Perform internal controls, solve errors, and share best practices with WILPF’s Finance Team.
• Assist in process improvement and systems enhancement initiatives for WILPF’s Finance Team and operations.

Knowledge, Skills, and Competencies

• Demonstrated experience with accounting practices and standards. Experience working in an international NGO a plus.
• Demonstrated experience working with a bookkeeping system, specifically with reconciliation of financial data software, preferably Microsoft 365 Dynamics (Business Central).
• Fluency in written and spoken English. French is an added advantage.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Power Point, especially Excel).
• Demonstrated attention to detail skills.
• Excellent administrative and organizational skills. Ability to track and maintain a variety of projects and activities simultaneously, while meeting quick deadlines during busy times.
• Ability to establish priorities and to multi-task.
• Experience working with a global, diverse team across time zones and locations, both co-located and remote.
• Excellent ability to collaborate, work well in a team setting, and to build strong and genuine interpersonal relationships across the organization.
• Dedication to and interest in WILPF’s work, aims and principles.

Education and Experience

• 5-7 years of accounting and financial management experience.
• Qualification/certificate in accounting, finance, business administration, public administration or equivalent.
• Prior NGO experience is a plus.

Compensation

WILPF will provide the Accountant with compensation commensurate with experience.

The monthly salary for the position at 100% work rate is 6,250 CHF.

Please note that this is a short-term position for 3-months. Extension of the position may occur depending on organization need and resource availability.

Location

This position is based in Geneva. Only candidates from Switzerland, from an EU/EFTA country, or candidates already having a valid Swiss working permit will be considered as we do not have the possibility to obtain a work permit for non-EU/EFTA candidates. Only candidates with work authorization in Switzerland will be considered.