Verein Schweizerisches Rotes Kreuz
Bern
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Finance and Accounting Specialist
- 05 May 2026
- 100%
- Permanent position
- Bern
Job summary
Join us at the Swiss Red Cross as a Finance and Accounting Specialist! This is a great opportunity for a meaningful career.
Tasks
- Manage financial accounting including accounts payable and receivable.
- Prepare quarterly and annual financial statements according to Swiss GAAP.
- Optimize financial processes and support related projects.
Skills
- Certificate in finance or accounting with professional experience.
- Proficient in MS Office, especially Excel; Business Central knowledge a plus.
- Strong team player with excellent German or French skills.
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About the job
Finance and Accounting Specialist
Join us in working towards a more humane world!
The Finance Department is looking for a personality as a Finance and Accounting Specialist 80% starting 1 July 2026 or by arrangement.
As part of a dedicated team, you will independently manage financial accounting in a mandate relationship and prepare financial statements within the Swiss Red Cross environment in Switzerland.
What you can achieve
- Independent management of financial accounting (accounts payable, accounts receivable, general ledger)
- Management of cost accounting including cost centre and cost unit analyses
- Preparation of quarterly and annual financial statements according to Swiss GAAP FER
- Responsibility for VAT returns
- Preparation of budgets and financial analyses
- Preparation of financial overview and participation in consolidation
- Contact person for financial and accounting questions of Red Cross member organisations
- Further development and optimisation of financial processes as well as participation in finance-related topics and projects
What you bring with you
- Further education as a finance and accounting specialist with a federal diploma or comparable further education
- Several years of professional experience in accounting with solid bookkeeping knowledge
- High IT affinity and confident handling of MS Office, especially Excel; knowledge of Business Central is an advantage
- Independent and precise working style as well as strong team skills
- Very good German or French skills (C1/C2) as well as good knowledge of the other language (B2)
What to expect from us
- Meaningful and varied field of activity with responsibility
- Collegial and appreciative working environment
- Modern office premises in a central location within walking distance of the station
- Possibility for part-time remote work
How to join us
We look forward to receiving your complete online application (personal motivation, CV, diplomas and references) addressed to Mr Andrea Niederberger.
We only accept direct applications.
