Experienced Real Estate Accountant

• Structured but human-sized environment
• Excellent employment conditions

About Our Client ##

Our client is a Geneva real estate agency solidly established in the local market and recognized for the quality of its services.

As part of the development of its activities, it wishes to strengthen its accounting team with an experienced profile capable of managing a real estate portfolio independently and committing long-term within the structure.

The company distinguishes itself by:

• A stable and experienced team
• A collaborative and pragmatic culture
• A structured organization with established processes
• A continuous desire to improve its tools and working methods
• Ideally located and easily accessible offices

Job Description ##

Reporting to the department head, you will ensure the complete accounting management of a real estate portfolio.

Your main responsibilities include:

• Full maintenance of the accounting for buildings under management
• Preparation of building closings
• Production of financial statements, balance sheets, and operating accounts
• Management of rent collections and bank reconciliations
• Monitoring of accounts receivable and accounts payable
• Management of supplier invoices and payments
• Analysis and preparation of heating and hot water statements
• Management of owner accounts in separate treasury
• Participation in periodic and annual closings
• Contribution to the continuous improvement of internal processes
• Participation in the processing of real estate VAT

The position offers a strong operational dimension as well as an environment allowing for the development of in-depth expertise in Swiss real estate accounting.

The Successful Applicant ##

• Training in accounting or training deemed equivalent
• Minimum 3 years of experience in real estate accounting within a real estate agency in Switzerland
• Good mastery of heating and ancillary cost statements
• Experience with building closings and PPE accounting
• Knowledge of a real estate ERP such as Quorum or equivalent
• Mastery of Excel and ease with IT tools
• Fluent French, both written and spoken
• Autonomous and rigorous person
• Sense of responsibility
• Good organizational skills
• Team spirit
• Ability to manage large volumes while respecting deadlines
• Desire to invest long-term within a stable team

What's on Offer ##

• A stable and experienced team, recognized for its collaborative spirit and good working atmosphere
• A real estate agency solidly established in the Geneva market
• An environment promoting long-term commitment
• Possibilities for continuous training and skill development
• A structured organization with tools and processes in constant improvement
• A 40-hour work week
• Parking spaces available
• Excellent accessibility by public transport
• Employment conditions in line with the Geneva market

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JN-012026-6916386

Job Function

Accounting, Audit & Advisory, Tax and Treasury

Specialisation

Accountant/Bookkeeper

Industry

Property

Where

Geneva

Contract Type

Permanent

Job Reference

JN-012026-6916386

Job Nature

Home Office