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Accounts payable / Overheads analyst

Geneva Permanent View Job Description
This role combines accounts payable responsibilities with overhead cost analysis, ensuring accurate invoice processing, compliance, and financial reporting. It also involves supporting month-end activities, analysing cost trends, and improving cost allocation across the business.

Added 01/06/2026

  • Analytical & accounting responsibilities :AP, overhead analysis, cost allocation
  • Opportunity to work in a globally leading trading company

About Our Client

For our client, a leading trading company, we are currently looking for :

Accounts payable / Overheads analyst

Job Description



- Review invoices and ensure they are properly approved in accordance with internal procedures and control requirements.

- Ensure invoices are recorded accurately in the accounting system and allocated to the appropriate general ledger accounts and cost centres.

- Monitor compliance of invoices and payments with company policies, internal controls, and applicable regulatory requirements.

- Review overdue invoices and open cash items, ensuring that all outstanding payments and balances are properly investigated and accounted for.

- Manage the intercompany rebilling process for overhead-related costs in an accurate and timely manner.

- Support month-end and period-end close activities, including the preparation of accruals, provisions, and relevant supporting schedules and reporting.

- Monitor and analyse overhead expenditures, including but not limited to personnel costs, rent, travel, and other administrative expenses.

- Perform variance analysis and investigate unusual trends, providing clear and detailed commentary to management.

- Develop, implement, and maintain cost allocation methodologies across business units to ensure fair and consistent distribution of overhead costs.

- Ensure the accuracy, integrity, and completeness of overhead cost reporting and related financial information.

The Successful Applicant

- Bachelor's degree in accounting or equivalent.

- Strong understanding of financial accounting principles.

- 3 -5 years' experience in invoice processing, accruals, provisions, and cost allocations.

- Good analytical skills with the ability to identify trends, variances, and anomalies.

- Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.

- Ability to work within established policies, controls, and compliance frameworks.

- Good organisational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities within deadlines.

- Proficiency in financial systems and Microsoft Excel.

- Strong communication skills, with the ability to present financial information clearly and effectively.

What's on Offer



- A dynamic and multicultural work environment that values diversity and individual growth- A well-rounded role combining operational accounting and financial analysis, offering strong exposure to overhead management, cost allocation, and reporting.- The chance to develop technical and analytical skills while contributing to high-impact financial processes and business decisions.

Quote job ref
JN-062026-7030193

Job summary

Job Function
Accounting, Audit & Advisory, Tax and Treasury
Specialisation
Accounts Payable
Industry
Energy & Natural Resources
Location
Geneva
Contract Type
Permanent
Job Reference
JN-062026-7030193

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