Clerk: Finance and Administration GZW 100%

Clerk: Finance and Administration GZW 100%

Correctional Services and Reintegration (JuWe) is part of the Directorate of Justice and the Interior of the Canton of Zurich and is responsible for penal and measure enforcement as well as the implementation of various types of detention. For our 1,400 employees from around 40 professions, the successful social reintegration of offenders and the prevention of recidivism are of particular importance.

As one of the seven main departments of JuWe, the Zurich Remand Prisons (UGZ) operate seven prisons. On the site of the former freight yard in Zurich Aussersihl-Hard, the Zurich West Prison (GZW) was established with the construction of the Police and Justice Center Zurich (PJZ). The prison offers around 240 detention places for remand and security detention as well as provisional arrest and is managed by a team of around 230 employees.

As of January 1, 2026, or by agreement, we are looking for a committed and organized person to strengthen our five-member staff team.

As one of the seven main departments of JuWe, the Zurich Remand Prisons (UGZ) operate seven prisons. On the site of the former freight yard in Zurich Aussersihl-Hard, the Zurich West Prison (GZW) was established with the construction of the Police and Justice Center Zurich (PJZ). The prison offers around 240 detention places for remand and security detention as well as provisional arrest and is managed by a team of around 230 employees.

As of January 1, 2026, or by agreement, we are looking for a committed and organized person to strengthen our five-member staff team.

This is your area of responsibility

• You check creditor invoices and post them correctly according to internal guidelines
• You take over the internal billing of services with our service partners
• You process expense reports and ensure their formal correctness
• You competently and solution-orientedly answer internal inquiries about expense regulations
• You independently clarify technical questions in close cooperation with the finance department
• You support the staff team with a variety of administrative tasks, from updating documentation and presentations and corresponding filing to preparing documents

This is what you bring with you

• You have completed commercial training as well as initial professional experience in an administrative or accounting environment
• Care, perseverance, and accuracy characterize you: when checking and posting invoices and expenses, you work conscientiously and precisely and ensure compliance with internal guidelines
• You take responsibility for your tasks, work reliably, and meet deadlines, even in time-critical processes and intense work phases
• With your communication skills and service orientation, you appear friendly, clear, and solution-oriented, whether in exchange with internal employees or external partners
• Thanks to your independence and initiative, you skillfully prioritize tasks, keep an overview, and proactively clarify open points
• Teamwork and flexibility are among your strengths: you support the team with commitment, even with changing tasks and short-term requirements.
• Confidential handling of sensitive data is a matter of course for you
• Proficient use of MS Office, especially Excel, Word, and Outlook, rounds off your profile
• An impeccable reputation is a prerequisite for this position

This awaits you

• You take on a versatile, demanding, and meaningful activity in an extraordinary working environment
• A thorough induction awaits you, accompanied by a supportive and committed team
• Your workplace is centrally located and easily accessible by public transport
• You benefit from a wide range of training and further education opportunities that promote your professional and personal development
• You can expect progressive employment conditions according to cantonal guidelines as well as an appreciative working atmosphere in a dynamic environment with exciting interfaces

How to apply

Take the next step in your professional career with us and send us your application via our online tool. We look forward to receiving your dossier!

If you have any questions about the position, Sandra Darvas, Head of Staff GZW, is happy to assist you at 043 257 30 19.

Questions about the application process can be answered by the Recruitment & Assessment team at 043 257 43 19.

JuWe uses an online assessment as part of the application process. Further information about our recruitment process and employment at JuWe can be found at Working at JuWe | Canton Zurich (zh.ch).

If you have any questions about the position, Sandra Darvas, Head of Staff GZW, is happy to assist you at 043 257 30 19.

Questions about the application process can be answered by the Recruitment & Assessment team at 043 257 43 19.

JuWe uses an online assessment as part of the application process. Further information about our recruitment process and employment at JuWe can be found at Working at JuWe | Canton Zurich (zh.ch).