IMPORTANT: This Advertiser has requested that applicants MUST be National Residents / Valid Work Permit-holders. Other applicants need not apply.
TFT is seeking a motivated professional who is keen to secure a career in a dynamic non-profit organisation. The role is full-time (100%), five days per week at TFT's head office in Crassier.
Reports to: TFT Accounting Manager
Responsibilities
The Accounting Clerk will perform a variety of general accounting support tasks, including:
- Verifying the accuracy of invoices and other accounting documents or records;
- Updating and maintaining accounting journals, ledgers and other records detailing financial business transactions (e.g., disbursements, expense vouchers, receipts, accounts payable);
- Entering data into computer system using defined computer programs (NAV);
- Compiling financial data and preparing a variety of reports;
- Reconciling records with internal company employees and management staff, and external vendors or customers;
- Recommending actions to resolve discrepancies;
- Investigating questionable data.
Education, Qualifications, Skills, Experience
Required:
- Fluent in spoken and written English; - University degree (Bachelor) or equivalent in accounting or related field; - No previous accounting work experience required but welcome; - Competency in Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) required; - Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills; - Ability to work within a multidisciplinary and multicultural team; - Ability to work flexible hours, as required; - Ability to pay attention to detail; - Ability to handle multiple tasks and assignments, and work autonomously; - Flexibility, ability to show initiative and a positive attitude; - Eager to continually learn and develop as part of a team; - Good understanding and high interest in environmental and social responsibility issues.
Only candidates with Swiss/European nationality or valid Swiss work permit will be considered.
What we offer:
- A unique work experience in a fast-growing and dynamic non-profit directly impacting the conservation of the environment and improvements in human rights and social equity through trade;
- 25 vacation days;
- A dynamic international work environment and the chance to work in a multi-cultural team.
How to apply:
Please send your CV and cover letter in English to hr@tft-forests.org.
Please indicate the Job Code HQAC0812 in the subject line of your email.
The application deadline is 15 September 2012.
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