Asset Accountant

CERN is looking for an experienced Asset Accountant to join the General Accounting section within the Finance and Administrative Processes Department in Switzerland. In this role, you will be part of a team of seven professionals responsible for the accounting of tangible and intangible assets, as well as inventories, with a specific focus on Property, Plant and Equipment (PPE).

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate register updates and reviews of useful lives and residual values with internal stakeholders.
• Analyze projects to identify new assets or upgrades to existing ones.
• Perform accounting entries for asset movements, depreciation, amortization, and impairment tests.
• Support the ongoing ERP transformation project and perform balance sheet account reconciliations.
• Maintain policies, procedures, and controls to ensure accurate and compliant asset accounting.
• Coordinate physical asset counts and support external audit queries.
• Assist in the preparation of the organization's financial statements, including asset-related disclosures.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a general accountant with a focus on asset accounting (PPE).
• Demonstrated experience with international accounting standards (IFRS and/or IPSAS).
• Experience from a company handling large volumes of data or an international organization is preferred.
• Master's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field, or equivalent relevant experience.
• Professional accounting certification (e.g., ACA, CA, CPA) is highly valued.
• Proficiency in English or French, with a commitment to learning the other language.

This is a full-time, 60-month contract position based in Switzerland with hybrid work flexibility. The ideal start date is March 1, 2027.