Verein Schweizerisches Rotes Kreuz
Bern
Finance Specialist International
- 28 October 2026
- 100%
- Permanent position
- Bern
Job summary
Join us to create a more humane world! We're looking for a finance specialist.
Tasks
- Support international finance processes and systems with training.
- Act as the first contact for financial and accounting queries.
- Ensure efficient and compliant financial processes from setup to closure.
Skills
- Degree in business or accounting with relevant experience required.
- Strong IT affinity, especially with M365 and Excel.
- Fluent in German, English, and French or Spanish (C1/C2).
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About the job
Finance Specialist International
Join us in working towards a more humane world!
The Finance Department is looking for a committed individual from 1 March 2027 or by arrangement, who will actively shape our international financial processes. In this versatile role, you will work closely with the worldwide IFRC delegations and make a direct contribution to impactful humanitarian projects.
You will operate at the interface between accounting and international cooperation. In doing so, you will ensure that financial processes are implemented efficiently, transparently, and in compliance with regulations – from setup to completion.
What you can achieve
International Cooperation & Advisory
- Training and professional support for those responsible for finance in the IFRC financial processes and systems.
- First point of contact for financial and accounting queries from IFRC delegations
- Occasional field visits abroad (by arrangement)
Financial Processes & Project Work
- Handling and further development of international financial processes
- Maintenance and updates of project master data as well as project openings and closures
- Review of financially relevant contract components (e.g. cash flows, billing methods)
- Preparation, checking and posting of project accounts
- Preparation of financial reports for external donors
- Participation in monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements
- Support in the accounts payable workflow
What you bring with you
- Completed training in business administration and/or accounting with experience in accounting, ideally with project or international relevance
- Enjoyment of coordinating and advisory tasks in an intercultural environment
- High IT affinity (M365; MS Office and Excel; Business Central an advantage)
- Independent, structured and precise way of working
- Very good German, English and French skills and/or Spanish skills (C1/C2)
What to expect from us
- Meaningful work in the international Red Cross environment
- Varied role with scope for creativity and responsibility
- Collaboration with committed colleagues at home and abroad
- Flexible working arrangements and possibility for remote work
How to join us
We look forward to receiving your complete online application (brief personal motivation, CV, diplomas and references) addressed to Mr Andrea Niederberger. For further information, Marianne Casagrande, Head of Accounting Department, is available at 058 400 44 63.
We only accept direct applications.
