Student Support Role in the Finance Department (m/f/d)

About the job

Student Support Role in the Finance Department (m/f/d)

The Functional Genomics Center Zurich (FGCZ) is a joint research and service centre of ETH Zurich and the University of Zurich. The FGCZ supports research projects of the working groups in natural sciences and medicine at both universities with the latest analytical technologies and application expertise. For our administrative team at the FGCZ, we are looking for reinforcement in the area of finance and accounting with immediate effect or by arrangement.

Project Background

In this role, you will work closely with a colleague and with the accounting and controlling departments of ETH and UZH, as well as with the centre's suppliers and users.

Job Description

• Carrying out internal and external cost allocation including recording in the accounting systems of ETH and the University of Zurich, dispatch and communication with debtors
• Pre-recording and filing of creditor invoices in FGCZ-owned and ETH and UZH systems including communication with the FGCZ Lab Manager and external suppliers
• Transfer and supplementation of SAP data in the FGCZ's internal systems

Profile

• Enrolled BWL Bachelor or Master student; commercial school graduate
• Analytical thinking, affinity for numbers
• Good knowledge of German and English (minimum B2 in spoken and written)
• Interest or experience in working with various IT systems (SAP and other internal systems)
• Good Excel skills

As a motivated, reliable and committed individual, you have an independent working style and are used to completing your tasks accurately, conscientiously and efficiently. Your quick grasp, proven service orientation and a pronounced flair for numbers make you a reliable team player.

We Offer

We offer an interesting and varied activity in an international team at the heart of the scientific environment. You will gain insight into the accounting processes of two universities. After successful training, you will be able to work independently and can arrange your working hours flexibly (by agreement). The position is limited to 12 months with the option of extension. We are interested in a long-term collaboration. Your workplace is the University Campus Irchel in Zurich with excellent infrastructure.

Working, Teaching and Researching at ETH Zurich

Diversity and Sustainability are Important to Us

In line with our values , ETH Zurich supports an inclusive culture. We promote equal opportunities, value diversity and maintain a working and learning environment in which the rights and dignity of all employees and students are respected. On our Equal Opportunities and Diversity website , you can learn how we ensure a fair and open environment in which everyone can develop and flourish. Sustainability is a core value for us – we are consistently working towards a climate-neutral future.

Curious? So Are We.

We look forward to receiving your online application by 30.09.2026 with the following documents:

• CV
• Work and training certificates.

Further information about the FGCZ can be found on our website .

For enquiries, please contact Svilena Staneva, +41 44 635 39 26.

Please apply exclusively via the online application portal. Applications by e-mail or post will not be considered.

We would like to point out that the pre-selection is carried out by the responsible recruiters and not by artificial intelligence.

About ETH Zurich

ETH Zurich is one of the best technical and natural science universities in the world. We are known for our excellent teaching, pioneering basic research and the direct transfer of new knowledge into society. More than 30,000 people from over 120 countries find an environment with us that promotes independent thinking and a climate that inspires top performance. In the heart of Europe and globally networked, we develop solutions together for the global challenges of today and tomorrow.