Part-Time Nonprofit Budget and Grants Accountant

Issibern; Bern; Hybrid; CHF 35,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

ISSI invites applications for a staff position of Accountant, starting on July 1, 2025. The Accountant will manage the foundation budget and support reporting to ISSI stakeholders.

Applicants should have at least two years in financial/administrative roles with budgets above CHF 1 million. English skills are essential; German is an asset. This is a Swiss law staff position up to 50% time, with a salary commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Qualifications

• Two years minimum in financial and administrative roles with budgets over CHF 1 million.
• Experience with non-profit foundations is advantageous.
• Excellent English speaking and writing is indispensable; German is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage the foundation budget, balance prior year, track current year, and forecast future budgets.
• Monitor and report expenditures in real time, including scientific initiative costs.
• Ensure accounting and reporting comply with Swiss laws for foundations.
• Support interfaces with funding agencies and prepare proposals and status reports.

Skills

Budget management

English communication

Interpersonal skills

Team collaboration

Non-profit experience

Job description

ISSI invites applications for a staff position of Accountant, starting on July 1, 2025. The Accountant will manage the foundation budget and support reporting to ISSI stakeholders.

Applicants should have at least two years in financial/administrative roles with budgets above CHF 1 million. English skills are essential; German is an asset. This is a Swiss law staff position up to 50% time, with a salary commensurate with qualifications and experience.