Accountant and Administrator

Accountant Alva Film is an independent Geneva-based production company.

We develop and produce feature films, documentaries, and series for cinema, for the RTS, and for broadcasters, most often in co-production with European and international partners.

Behind these films, there is a small team and a demanding mechanism: several projects managed in parallel, each with its own budget, its own funders, and its own schedule; film crews that go from a few people to several dozen in a few weeks; accounts that must be justified, franc by franc, before public funds and auditors.

It is this mechanism that we are asking you to manage.

Our current accountant is leaving their position, and we are looking for the person who will take over their entire scope.

This is not an execution role: you will be solely responsible for the company's accounting, payroll, and HR, from daily entry to closing, in direct liaison with management.

You will very quickly become the person everyone turns to when it comes to figures, salaries, or contracts.

We are looking for someone who wants this responsibility and who will know how to evolve our tools and procedures rather than just following them.

In return, you will have real autonomy, direct access to decisions, and an overview of the economic life of a production company — something no equivalent position in a large structure can offer.

Missions Accounting- Complete maintenance of the company's accounting, from daily entry to annual closing.- Debtors, creditors, cash management, VAT returns, and preparation of accounts with our audit body.

Project accounting and reports to funders- Analytical cost tracking by production, in constant dialogue with production managers.- Preparation of interim and final statements for the OFC, Cinéforom, RTS/SSR, Eurimages, and regional and foreign funds.

Payroll and HR- Complete management of payroll, including for film crews whose numbers vary significantly from one month to the next.- Social security, LPP (occupational pension), withholding tax, employment contracts, amendments, time tracking, and application of Swiss labor law and industry practices.

Daily operations- Daily and continuous management of our Odoo ERP.- Insurance, subscriptions, relations with banks, and current administration of the company.

Your profile- Recognized accounting qualification — Federal Certificate of Proficiency (CFC) in commerce, Bachelor's degree in business administration, or equivalent title.- At least two years of accounting experience in Switzerland.- Proficiency in Swiss payroll and social security; experience with variable staff numbers is a valuable asset.- Ease with digital tools and a taste for optimization; knowledge of Odoo is a plus, not a requirement.- Fluent French in writing and speaking; good level of English, German is an asset.- Sense of organization and ability to meet non-negotiable deadlines.- Autonomy and discretion, but also a taste for teamwork: you will be in contact with very different profiles, from production managers to technicians.- An interest in cinema and audiovisual is welcome; it is not required.

What we offer- A complete, autonomous position within a human-sized structure, with direct access to management.- Careful handover: the current incumbent will accompany you during the first two weeks.- LPP from the first franc.- Telework possible: 1 day per week.- 5 weeks of vacation.

Apply Apply directly via this offer on Jobup, attaching your curriculum vitae, cover letter, diplomas, and work certificates combined into a single PDF, by August 31.

Applications are reviewed as they are received; in-person interviews will take place on August 26, 27, and 28.

We only process applications received via Jobup and treat all files with the strictest confidentiality.

Recruitment schedule Telephone interviews will take place between August 17 and 21.

In-person interviews will take place on August 26, 27, and 28, in our offices in Geneva. jid baen jit0832aen jpiy26aen