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Join MSF OCG as Head of Global Accounting and Treasury!

We are looking for people who are passionate and willing to contribute to our humanitarian mission.

Find out below the details of the position and the qualifications we are looking for.

Inclusiveness and Diversity at MSF

Your qualifications and experience do not exactly match all the requirements?

At MSF OCG, we are committed to fostering an inclusive culture that supports and amplifies the diverse voices of our employees. We strive to create work environments where teams of people with varied backgrounds, characteristics, perspectives, ideas and experiences collaborate to advance MSF's social mission and improve outcomes for our patients and the communities we work with.

We understand that some people may be hesitant to apply if they do not meet all the requirements of the position. Research shows that this is especially true for women. If you think your profile matches this position, we invite you to apply, even if you do not meet all the qualifications listed.

We encourage applications from individuals of all genders, ages, sexual orientations, ethnicities, origins, religions, beliefs, disability situations and all other characteristics of diversity.

MSF does not tolerate any sexual exploitation or abuse, any form of discrimination or harassment, including sexual harassment. All selected candidates will be subject to reference checks.

Context & Mission

Médecins Sans Frontières is an independent international medical and humanitarian organization that provides care to people in need, people affected by natural or man-made disasters and victims of armed conflict, without discrimination and regardless of race, religion, beliefs or political affiliation (MSF Charter).

Under the responsibility of the Chief Financial Officer, the Head of Global Accounting and Treasury is responsible for managing the accounting department of Médecins Sans Frontières Suisse, the production of annual accounts in Swiss Gaap RPC and the management of the treasury.

Main responsibilities

Service management:

• Supervises and manages the accounting department team, (recruitment, interviews, tests and selections, objectives, evaluations, support, review of work, training, green days, etc.)

• Department budget manager (budget creation and monitoring)

Supervision of accounting activities

• Is responsible for the quality of accounting as a whole

• Ensures that MSF GAAP and Swiss GAAP RPC are properly applied

• Ensures monitoring of Swiss GAAP CPR accounting standards

• Is responsible for the proper functioning of the ERP headquarters D365 and terrain Unifield. Is a guarantor of the proper integration of field data in the headquarters ERP.

• Is responsible for consolidation reporting for the consolidated accounts of the MSF movement

Annual closing of accounts and production of statutory financial statements according to Swiss GAAP RPC standards

• Prepares and plans the annual closing of missions and terrains. Ensures proper communication. Ensures the collaboration of the other departments concerned (Human Resources, fundraising, operational finance, etc.)

• Manages the definition of pre-boulement verification activities and their implementation

• Proceeds with the team to close the entire annual accounts of Médecins Sans Frontières Suisse (land and headquarters)

• Establishes all financial statements in accordance with Swiss GAAP CPP standards in collaboration with the Chief Financial Officer. Establishes the relevant sections of the activity report (performance).

Implementation and maintenance of the internal control system (SCI) in connection with accounting

• Ensures in connection with internal control that the main risks identified in the accounting processes are covered by controls

• Reviews with his team at least annually the documentation of the SCI related to accounting. Regularly reviews processes critically in order to gain efficiency

• Ensures permanent compliance with the procedures defined in the SCI

Main contact with statutory auditors

• Organizes and coordinates the interim and final audit of financial statements with external auditors for accounting-related activities. Ensures the preparation of the documents to be provided

Cash and investment management

• Is the main contact, with the treasurer accountant, of the various banking institutions

• If necessary, investigate the different investment opportunities offered by banks

• Review and validate the payments prepared by the treasurer accountant

Systems and tools

• Ensures the proper functionality of the accounting ERP with the IT department

• Organizes, prepares and presents training related to accounting during specific training weeks for mission staff ("Finco week", "ACMA training", "Admin training", etc.) as well as on missions

Field visits as well as other MSF sections

• Conducts at least one field visit each year as well as visits to the various MSF sections according to needs (benchmark, etc.)

Wanted profile

Education

• Higher diplomas in accounting (Swiss accounting diploma or graduated expert in finance and controlling) or equivalent

Experience

• 5 years in a similar position

• Experience in fiduciary / audit an asset

• Very good knowledge of looping procedures

• Implementation of internal control and follow-up procedures (documentation and path tests)

• Multi-currendy management

• Proven practice of cost accounting

• Experience in the non-profit and/or humanitarian field an asset

• Experience in consolidation an asset

Technical Skills

• Excellent management skills

• Excellent knowledge of Swiss Gaap RPC and Swiss legal accounting standards

• Good knowledge of the legal framework (Civil Code and Code of Obligations)

• Internal control skills and knowledge of standards such as Swiss Audit Standards

• Good knowledge of ERP as well as knowledge of consolidation tools (MS Dynamics an asset)

• Good knowledge of MS Office, mainly Excel

• Good knowledge of Swiss tax law and in particular VAT (LTVA, LIFD, etc.)

• Knowledge of cash management and related tools

Languages

• Fluent in French and English

• German an asset

Personal qualities

• Commitment

• Flexibility and multitasking

• Open-minded and driving change

• Proven ability to work on projects

• Ability to achieve objectives within the deadlines

• Great autonomy

• Excellent sense of organization

• Willingness to invest in a position with various responsibilities

• Dynamic

• Ease in communication

Working conditions

• 100% full-time position (40h/week)

• Open-ended contract

• Place of work: Geneva

• Ideal start date: as soon as possible

• Gross annual salary (100%): from CHF 119'964.- to CHF 134'604.- (salary based on equivalent experience and internal salary grid).

• Paid holidays: 25 days per year, pro rata temporis, plus Swiss holidays falling during the term of the contract.

• Pension fund: contribution to the pension fund (2nd pillar-LPP) covered at the rate of 3/4 per MSF and 1/4 by the employee.

• Relocation assistance in the event of moving from another country to Switzerland.

How to apply

How to apply

Candidates are invited to submit their application only via our recruitment platform in compliance with the following conditions.

• CV (maximum 2 pages)

• Cover letter (maximum 1 page)

• Documents must be in French or English.

The deadline for submitting applications is November 9, 2025

Please note that we reserve the right to close this offer earlier if we receive a sufficient number of quality applications.

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Applications will be treated confidentially.

Only pre-selected people will be contacted.

We do not want to use the services of recruitment or placement agencies.