Finance Systems Accountant - 6 months

• Data quality, governance, and operational support.
  
  • For a commodity house in Geneva

About Our Client

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.

Job 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

The Successful Applicant

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

What's on Offer

Working pattern: Office-based, 4-5 days per weekContract: Short-term contract (approx. 6 months)

Start date: As soon as possible !

Quote job ref

JN-032026-6974835

Job Function

Accounting, Audit & Advisory, Tax and Treasury

Specialisation

System Accountant

Industry

Financial Services

Location

Geneva

Contract Type

Interim

Job Reference

JN-032026-6974835