Schweizerisches Rotes Kreuz Kanton Zürich
Zürich (Oerlikon)
10 hours ago
Finance Specialist (60%)
- 14 February 2026
- 60%
- Permanent position
- Zürich (Oerlikon)
Job summary
Join the Swiss Red Cross Zurich, a humanitarian organization. Contribute to impactful work in finance and social integration.
Tasks
- Manage accounts payable and receivable, ensuring smooth operations.
- Support quarterly and annual financial closing processes.
- Enhance financial processes and engage in digitalization projects.
Skills
- Degree in finance or accounting with relevant work experience.
- Proficiency in ERP systems, ideally Abacus, and Excel.
- Strong communication skills and problem-solving abilities.
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About the job
The Swiss Red Cross (SRC) Canton Zurich fulfills important humanitarian tasks on site in the areas of everyday support, education, and migration/social integration.
We are looking immediately or by arrangement for an empathetic and committed personality as
Finance Specialist (60%)
For our dedicated finance team, we are looking immediately or by arrangement for a precise, responsible, and service-oriented personality as Finance Specialist (60%).
In this role, you take on a central role in operational financial business, ensure smooth processes together with the Head of Finance, and continuously develop processes and systems. With your structured approach, accuracy, and strong expertise, you contribute significantly to the financial stability and further development of our organization.
Your impact with us
- Independent management of accounts receivable and accounts payable including payment transactions and dunning
- Participation in the general ledger and support with quarterly and annual financial statements
- Ensuring correct, timely, and audit-proof financial accounting
- Contact person for internal service areas
- Active participation in the ERP system (ideally Abacus) and taking on the role of super-user Analysis, optimization, and further development of financial processes, workflows, and interfaces to ensure high data quality
- Participation in digitization and automation projects in the finance area
- Project work in finance and organizational development projects focusing on operational relief and practical applicability
- Operational deputy for the Head of Finance during absence
What convinces us about you
- Completed education and training in finance and accounting (e.g., professional certificate, HF, CAS, or comparable qualification)
- Several years of professional experience in operational finance and accounting
- Very good knowledge of financial accounting and payment transactions
- Experience with ERP systems, ideally Abacus
- Strong process and interface understanding
- Very good Excel and reporting skills
- High accuracy, structured working method, and sense of responsibility
- Communicative personality with problem-solving skills and independent working style
- Very good oral and written German skills as well as the ability to communicate complex matters appropriately to the target audience
- Fixed working days: Tuesday to Thursday
What we offer you
Fruit basket, modern work environment, and 6 weeks of vacation? That has long been standard with us! In addition to generous employment conditions, we also impress with internal training formats, joint activities, and great colleagues in a dynamic team. Above all, you pursue a meaningful task with direct human and social impact.
About us
For over 125 years, we have been committed to more humanity in the Canton of Zurich. With our employees and over 2,500 volunteers, we support people in everyday life, promote social integration, and strengthen health, self-determination, and education. Our work is guided by the Red Cross principles, the needs of the population, and social developments throughout the Canton of Zurich. Together with public authorities and partner organizations, we create reliable and impact-oriented services that help where relief, orientation, or social participation are lacking.
Ready for more humanity in the Canton of Zurich?
Then we look forward to receiving your complete online application with photo.
If you have any questions, Silvia Kägi, Head of Finance, will be happy to assist you. 📞 044 388 25 09
Swiss Red Cross
Canton Zurich
Human Resources
Thurgauerstrasse 36/38
8050 Zurich
Canton Zurich
Human Resources
Thurgauerstrasse 36/38
8050 Zurich
