Finance and Travel Services Manager - LE- DFAT

Position: Finance and Travel Services Manager - LE5 - DFAT

Job

Job Title: Finance and Travel Services Manager – LE5 – DFAT – Geneva

Location: Geneva

Salary: CHF 108,576 per annum.

Contract type: Ongoing

Contract hours: Full Time, 37.5 hours per week

Additional Benefits: 20 days annual leave, 50% employer contribution to health insurance and accident insurance, and to a pension fund.

Closing date: 11th January 2026

The successful applicant will be engaged as a locally engaged staff member by the Australian Consulate-General, Geneva.

Please be advised that the Australian Consulate-General, Geneva does not assist with relocation. Any costs associated with taking up the position would be the responsibility of the successful candidate. This role is office based.

A standard probity check will be undertaken prior to commencement for the successful applicant.

Candidates residing in France or holding a legitimation card will be subject to the employment authorisation by the Swiss authorities.

About the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT)

The role of the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) is to advance the interests of Australia and Australians internationally. This involves strengthening Australia’s security, enhancing Australia’s prosperity, delivering an effective and high-quality overseas aid program and helping Australian travellers and Australians overseas. The department provides foreign, trade and development policy advice to the Australian Government. DFAT also works with other Australian government agencies to drive coordination of Australia’s pursuit of global, regional and bilateral interests.

About

the Mission

The Australian Permanent Missions to the United Nations and the World Trade Organization in Geneva pursue Australia’s interests in the United Nations and World Trade Organization through international diplomacy. The Australian Consulate-General in Geneva provides services to Australian citizens in Switzerland and Liechtenstein.

About the position

Under general direction, this position is responsible for the efficient and effective operation of the Finance and Travel Services Section and provides timely, accurate, responsive and practical financial and travel management services to staff in the Australian diplomatic missions in Geneva and Bern.

Key responsibilities of the position include, but are not limited to:

• Manage the operations of a small Finance and Travel Services team, including accounts processing, budget forecasting and reporting, and cash management, while ensuring compliance with Australian government policies and Swiss legislative requirements.
• Lead the preparation of end-of-month and end-of-financial-year reports; ensure adherence to accrual accounting principles.
• Supervise the processing of advances and travel arrangements for staff, ensuring compliance with government travel and entitlements policies.
• Manage VAT claims and cost recovery between government agencies.
• Maintain the asset register and capital management plan.
• Complete annual Fringe Benefits Tax returns and support internal/external audits.
• Provide high-level advice and support on finance and travel policies and procedures to Mission staff and Finance and Travel team colleagues. Undertake other administrative tasks as required.

Qualifications/Experience

• Demonstrated operational work experience and university qualification in Business, Finance or Accounting.
• Technical proficiency in using financial management information systems, such as SAP, and excellent numerical, analytical and quality assurance skills.
• Strong interpersonal and communications skills, including the proven ability to manage a small team, consult with internal and external stakeholders, and take initiative and responsibility in delivering outcomes.
• Ability to interpret and explain finance and travel policies and procedures and provide advice and assistance as needed.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel up to an intermediate level and a working knowledge of the other Microsoft Office suite of products.
• Demonstrated ability to prioritise workloads, exercise discretion, make sound judgements and maintain confidentiality. Strong written and verbal communication skills in English and French.

Selection Criteria

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