Accountant

International Space Science Institute (ISSI); Bern; Vor Ort; CHF 42.000 - 66.000; Teilzeit

Zusammenfassung

ISSI in Bern, Switzerland, seeks an Accountant to manage the foundation budget and oversee expenditures. This 60% position requires commitment by agreement and reports to the ISSI leadership.

The role emphasizes budgeting, reporting, and liaison with funding agencies, with English as working language and German skills considered an asset. The successful candidate will join a small team and support financial governance in a scientific institute.

Qualifikationen

• At least two years' experience in financial and administrative departments of organisations with significant annual budgets (> 1 million CHF).
• Experience with non-profit organisations and knowledge of Swiss laws governing non-profit foundations.
• Experience in scientific institutions is an asset.
• Excellent English speaking and writing skills; strong communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Working language is English; German language skills are required; proficiency is asset.
• Experience with Abacus Business Software is a major asset.

Aufgaben

• Manage the foundation budget, including balancing previous year’s budget, tracking current year’s budget, and providing budget projections for future years.
• Manage and track in real time the institute’s expenditures and the scientific initiative expenditures.
• Manage the legal obligations of the ISSI foundation related to accounting and reporting.
• Support the interface with the funding agencies: supporting preparation of funding proposals and yearly status reports.
• Support the Executive Director and the Directorate in the budget reporting to the ISSI stakeholders.
• Support the interface of ISSI with its legal and accounting company.
• Managing contracts for Staff and Discipline Scientists.

Kenntnisse

Excellent English speaking and writing

Excellent communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Ability to work in a small diverse 팀

German language skills (asset)

Abacus Business Software

Programme management experience (valu�

Tools

Abacus Business Software

Jobbeschreibung

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Accountant

International Space Science Institute (ISSI)
Vacant since : 03.09.2026
3012 Bern (BE) 60% By agreement Permanent

Accountant
We are seeking a motivated professional to take the role of Accountant, as soon as possible
and ideally no later than November 1st, 2026. The Accountant has responsibility for the budget
of the ISSI foundation. Duties include, but are not limited to:

• Managing the foundation budget, including balancing the previous year's budget,
  tracking the current year’s budget, and providing budget projections for future years.
• Managing and tracking in real time the institute’s expenditures and the individual
  scientific initiative expenditures.
• Managing the legal obligations of the ISSI foundation related to accounting and
  reporting.
• Supporting the interface with the funding agencies: supporting preparation of funding
  proposals and yearly status reports.
• Supporting the Executive Director and the Directorate in the budget reporting to the ISSI stakeholders.
• Supporting the interface of ISSI with its legal and accounting company.
• Managing contracts for Staff and Discipline Scientists.
  This is a staff position under Swiss law, up to 60% of time effort, negotiable. The salary is
  commensurate to qualifications and experience. Employment conditions are similar to
  those of the University of Bern.
  QUALIFICATIONS:
  Applicants for this position must have at least two years' experience in financial and
  administrative departments of organisations with significant annual budgets (> 1 million Swiss francs). Experience with non-profit organisations and a proven knowledge of Swiss laws
  governing non-profit foundations as well as familiarity with scientific institutions are additional assets.
  Applicants should have excellent interpersonal skills and be able to work effectively in a small but diverse team and with the senior management in the Institute's Directorate.
  Excellent English speaking and writing skills are indispensable for this position, together with excellent communication skills. Experience in programme management will be highly valued.
  The working language of ISSI is English. German language skills are required; proficiency is considered an asset.
  Having experience of using Abacus Business Software is a major asset.
  Interested individuals should submit their applications, including a motivation letter and curriculum vitae in one single pdf file to ((at)), no
  later than September 23, 2026. We request applicants to provide the names of three references, who will be contacted by ISSI at a later stage of the recruitment. Inquiries about this position should be sent to the ISSI Executive Director, Nota ((at)).
  ISSI is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employe.
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• Work location 3012 Bern (BE)
• Workload 60%
• Employment start By agreement
• Employment duration Permanent

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