Accounts Payable Manager

World Economic Forum

Geneva, Switzerland
On-site
Lead and develop accounts payable team
Ensure operational excellence and controls
Oversee month-end closing activities
The World Economic Forum is seeking an Accounts Payable Manager to lead and enhance its finance operations in Geneva, Switzerland. The role requires a blend of strong leadership and technical expertise to ensure effective accounts payable processes and collaboration across various departments

Job Summary

  • The World Economic Forum is an international organization for public-private cooperation, engaging leaders to shape global agendas.
  • This role is critical to ensuring strong team leadership, operational excellence, and robust controls within the Accounts Payable function.
  • The Forum believes that progress happens by bringing together people from all walks of life who have the drive and the influence to improve the state of the world.

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The World Economic Forum is seeking an Accounts Payable Manager to lead and enhance its finance operations in Geneva, Switzerland. The role requires a blend of strong leadership and technical expertise to ensure effective accounts payable processes and collaboration across various departments.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Lead and develop Accounts Payable team
  • Ensure operational excellence and controls
  • Oversee month-end closing activities
  • Drive continuous process improvement
  • Manage vendor payments and foreign currency transactions
  • Ensure balance sheet reconciliation accuracy

Nice-to-have

  • Improve state of the world
  • Public-private cooperation
  • Foster accountability and engagement
  • Build strong stakeholder relationships

Key Requirements

  • Degree in Finance, Accounting, or Business Administration
  • Professional accounting qualification (e.g. ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) or Swiss Brevet Federal in Accounting
  • 10 years of relevant professional experience
  • Proven experience managing and developing teams
  • Excellent technical accounting knowledge, including Swiss VAT and cost accounting principles
  • Strong systems and ERP experience
  • Fluent in English (written and spoken)

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