Finance & Admin Lead, AI Lab (Paris)

Ifm Us; Paris; Sur place; EUR 42 000 - 62 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

MBZUAI’s Institute of Foundation Models (IFM) Paris lab seeks a Finance & Administrative Coordinator to oversee day-to-day financial and administrative activities, ensuring alignment with strategic goals and regulatory compliance. You will coordinate payroll, budgeting, procurement, IT assets, and administrative support for researchers and staff.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in Finance/Accounting/Business Administration, at least three years in office management, and fluency in French

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or related discipline.
• At least three years in office management; startup/AI experience is a plus.
• Familiar with French labour regulations; proficient with MS Office and financial software.
• Fluent in French and English, written and spoken.
• Ability to work independently and in teams with confidentiality.

Responsabilités

• Finance & Payroll: Ensure timely payroll processing by collecting, validating, and submitting payroll data to the external payroll provider.
• Monitor budgets, process expense reports and reimbursements, and assist in monthly financial reports and forecasts.
• Procurement & Vendor Relations: Source supplies, equipment, and services for the lab; assist with vendor registration, obtain quotations, and prepare purchase requests in accordance with MBZUAI policies.
• Track orders from placement to delivery and maintain inventory of supplies and equipment.
• IT Coordination: Coordinate with the central IT team to ensure hardware and software requirements are met and maintained.
• Oversee the procurement, installation and maintenance of IT equipment, and maintain a current inventory of assets.
• Compliance & Reporting: Ensure that finance, procurement and IT processes comply with MBZUAI policies and French regulations. Prepare and maintain documentation required for audits and regulatory filings.
• Administrative Support: Maintain administrative records and coordinate travel arrangements for researchers and staff. Support colleagues and the Office Manager in the planning and execution of events.

Connaissances

French labour regulations

Microsoft Office

Financial software

Organization

Communication

Problem-solving

Formation

Bachelor's degree in Finance/Accounting/Business Administration

Description du poste

MBZUAI’s Institute of Foundation Models (IFM) Paris lab seeks a Finance & Administrative Coordinator to oversee day-to-day financial and administrative activities, ensuring alignment with strategic goals and regulatory compliance. You will coordinate payroll, budgeting, procurement, IT assets, and administrative support for researchers and staff.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in Finance/Accounting/Business Administration, at least three years in office management, and fluency in French