Business controller&Accountant, Geneva

This position is for a global company in the commodity trading sector.

Main Responsibilities

Manage the invoice review process

Accurately post invoices in the accounting system, ensuring proper coding to the relevant general ledger accounts and cost centres.

Ensure that invoice processing and payment activities are carried out in accordance with company procedures

Follow up on overdue invoices and unresolved cash items

Coordinate the rebilling of overhead-related costs between group entities

Contribute to monthly and periodic closing activities, including the calculation and documentation of accruals, provisions, and related financial schedules.

Track and review overhead costs such as staff-related expenses, office costs, travel, and other administrative expenditures.

Analyse cost movements and variances, identify unusual patterns, and provide clear explanations and insights to management.

Support the design and maintenance of cost allocation models across departments or business units

Maintain reliable and complete overhead cost data

Profile and Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a similar field, or an equivalent qualification.

Solid knowledge of accounting principles and financial processes.

3 to 5 years of relevant experience in areas such as invoice management, accruals, provisions, cost allocation, or overhead controlling.

Strong analytical mindset, with the ability to review financial data, detect inconsistencies, and explain variances.

Ability to operate within defined policies, procedures, and compliance frameworks.

Well‑organised, with the ability to handle several tasks simultaneously and meet deadlines.

Confident user of financial systems and Microsoft Excel.

Good communication skills, with the ability to explain financial information clearly to both finance and non‑finance stakeholders.

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