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WOWorld Economic Forum Geneva

Accounts Payable Manager(m/w/x)

Genf
Full-timeOn-siteSenior

Overseeing month-end closing and ensuring adherence to Swiss VAT and cost accounting standards for an international organization. 10 years of relevant experience, including team management, required. Operational focus with hands-on involvement in AP processes.

Requirements

  • Degree in Finance, Accounting, or Business Administration
  • Professional accounting qualification (e.g. ACA, ACCA, CIMA) or Swiss Brevet Federal in Accounting
  • 10 years relevant professional experience, including managing and developing teams in Accounts Payable or similar finance function
  • Strong track record leading teams while remaining operationally credible and hands-on
  • Excellent technical accounting knowledge, including Swiss VAT and cost accounting principles
  • Strong systems and ERP experience, ability to drive process improvements
  • Experience leading or contributing to finance transformation or process improvement initiatives is highly desirable
  • Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills across functions and seniority levels
  • Excellent communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills
  • Fluent English (written and spoken); French is an advantage
  • Pragmatic, proactive, solution-oriented, strong leadership presence, results-driven mindset

Tasks

  • Lead and manage the Accounts Payable team
  • Set clear priorities and performance standards
  • Ensure efficient and accurate Accounts Payable operations
  • Oversee month-end, quarter-end, and year-end closing activities
  • Maintain adherence to policies and accounting standards
  • Drive continuous process and system improvements
  • Contribute to Accounts Payable-related projects
  • Provide daily leadership and coaching to the team
  • Support key tasks during peak periods and complex cases
  • Oversee vendor payments and foreign currency transactions
  • Monitor and manage Accounts Payable ageing and balances
  • Review and complete balance sheet reconciliations
  • Ensure compliance with travel and Corporate Credit Card policies
  • Build relationships with internal stakeholders and suppliers
  • Ensure accurate invoice processing and booking
  • Lead cross-functional initiatives with Accounts Payable impact

Work Experience

  • 10 years

Education

  • Bachelor's degree

Languages

  • EnglishFluent
  • FrenchBasic

Tools & Technologies

  • ERP
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