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Published 1/26/26 12:10PM

Senior Officer – Accounts Payable

Remote, Work can be performed from anywhere in the world
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  • Details

    Job Type:
    Full Time
    Job Type:
    Temporary
    Start Date:
    March 15, 2026
    End Date:
    March 15, 2027
    Application Deadline:
    February 26, 2026
    Experience Level:
    Mid-level
    Salary:
    CHF 53,214 - 76,020 / year
    Cause Areas:
    LGBTQ, Human Rights & Civil Liberties

    Description

    ILGA World has obtained dedicated project funding to strengthen its re-granting capabilities in 2026/2027.

    Therefore, the organisation is restructuring its finance team and seeking a Senior Officer — Accounts Payable to strengthen its payment and payroll functions and allow for more focus on building re-granting systems and processes for existing team members.

    The Senior Officer — Accounts Payable (AP Senior Officer) is responsible for managing all aspects of the organisation’s outgoing payments and financial obligations to vendors, contractors, grantees, and partners.

    This role ensures the timely and accurate processing of invoices and expense claims in line with internal policies, donor requirements, and compliance standards.

    The AP Senior Officer plays a vital role in maintaining trusted relationships with suppliers and supporting the NGO’s mission-driven operations across diverse geographies.

    This position is initially open for a year, ending on 15 March 2027, and can be renewed if follow-up funding is agreed.

    The successful candidate will ideally start working on 15 March 2026.

    Follow this link to read more about responsibilities, requirements, performance of duties, remunerations and benefits

    Benefits

    • ILGA World is working under a flexible workplace regime – this position can be implemented remotely, and we do not support relocation to Geneva, Switzerland
    • The successful candidate is required to have the legal authorisation to work in the country in which they are based and wish to work from
    • The position is advertised at 100% of a full-time position
    • The position is advertised initially for one year, ending 15 March 2027, and it is renewable under specific circumstances
    • ILGA World remunerates under a three-tiered salary matrix structure. The annual salary being offered for the post ranges between 53,214 CHF and 76,020 CHF for the 100% position, depending on location
    • In addition, ILGA World offers 32 days between public holidays in the country of work and annual leave, and contributions to health care costs
    • ILGA World operates under a flexible working system that – among others – includes flexible working hours
    • The weekly working time is 40.5 hours on a 100% position.

    Level of Language Proficiency

    The working languages of ILGA World are English (necessary for this position) and Spanish. ILGA World is inclusive of all people and strives to provide communication in other languages where possible.

    Location

    Remote
    Work can be performed from anywhere in the world
    Associated Location
    Rue Rothschild 20, 1202 Genève, Svizzera

    How to Apply

    The application for this position needs to be submitted online here: https://recruitment.ilga.org/node/78.

    The application should be completed in English. Interviews will also be conducted in English (though other declared language skills may be tested).

    We suggest downloading this form in a Word document format, filling it out offline (especially open-ended questions), and then pasting the answers on the online form.

    • Please do not send your application form in a Word document format, as it will not be evaluated this way. Should there be well-founded reasons why this was not possible, you may submit the application form as well by e-mail to recruitment (a) ilga (dot) org. Rename this file SURNAME_Name_SOAP.docx (for instance: SMITH_John_SOAP.docx) before you submit it
    • Late submissions. Please, plan your submission in advance. Applications received after the deadline will not be considered.

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