Finance Systems Accountant - 6 months

This position has a clear financial systems orientation,

Finance Systems Accountant - 6 months

This position has a clear financial systems orientation, with a strong emphasis on data quality, governance, and operational support.

Finance Systems Accountant - 6 months

On behalf of a fast-growing, entrepreneurial organisation based in Geneva, we are supporting the search for an experienced Financial Systems Accountant to join on a short-term contract basis.

The business operates in a dynamic and evolving environment and requires a hands-on, detail-oriented finance professional with strong financial systems expertise. The role sits within a lean finance function and will suit someone comfortable working close to the data, processes, and stakeholders.

Description

Key Focus of the Role

This position has a clear financial systems orientation, with a strong emphasis on data quality, governance, and operational support.

Core responsibilities include:

Financial systems & master data governance

Ownership and maintenance of finance master data within SAP

Ensuring data accuracy, consistency, and compliance with internal processes

Ongoing monitoring and improvement of data governance processes

Financial Systems Project Support

Support project management activities for current Financial System initiatives

Ensure plans communicated; and schedule and cost of projects derisked

Accounting support

Assistance with routine accounting activities and close process

Support to the wider finance team during the maternity cover period

Systems and process support

Acting as a hands-on point of contact for finance systems-related topics

Develop relationship, and with closely with, technical service provider

Identifying data or process issues and constructively challenging where appropriate

Profile

Candidate Profile

The successful candidate will be a sharp, analytical finance professional with a strong systems mindset and the confidence to challenge and influence in a constructive manner.

Key requirements include:

Minimum 5 years' relevant experience in finance systems / accounting roles

Demonstrable hands-on experience with SAP (essential)

Strong numerical and analytical capability

Proven experience working with master data governance and data maintenance

Inquisitive, detail-focused, and outcome-driven mindset

Comfortable in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment

Hard-working, hands-on, and able to operate with limited supervision

Immediately available or on very short notice

Personal Attributes

Sharp intellect with a questioning mindset

Confident challenging data, processes, and assumptions

Practical, delivery-focused approach

High level of professionalism and discretion

Job Offer

Working pattern: Office-based, 4-5 days per week

Contract: Short-term contract (approx. 6 months)

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