Sachbearbeiter/in Finanzen (50-60%)

As a Sachbearbeiter/in Finanzen at The Open Home Foundation, you will manage essential financial functions including accounts payable and receivable, processing donations, performing financial closings, and preparing budgets and statements. Your expertise in Swiss accounting standards will help guide your daily tasks while supporting the annual audit process. It's a comprehensive role that ensures the financial stability of our organization.

To join The Open Home Foundation as a Sachbearbeiter/in Finanzen, you need proven experience in finance or accounting, ideally within a non-profit context. A Kaufmann/-frau EFZ diploma is required, along with a strong grasp of Swiss financial regulations and accounting standards. You'll also need proficiency in accounting software and fluency in both German and English.

Choosing a position as a Sachbearbeiter/in Finanzen with The Open Home Foundation comes with a wealth of benefits! You’ll enjoy five weeks of paid time off, paid sick leave, parental leave, a monthly smart home budget, and a contribution to your internet fees. Additionally, we provide work hardware that you can keep after three years, ensuring you have everything you need to succeed in a remote working environment.

A Sachbearbeiter/in Finanzen at The Open Home Foundation should be proficient in various accounting software like Abacus or SAP, and have strong Microsoft Office skills. These tools are essential for managing financial records effectively and efficiently in our remote work structure.

While it's not strictly required, having experience working with remote and distributed teams is greatly beneficial for the Sachbearbeiter/in Finanzen role at The Open Home Foundation. Our team is fully remote, so familiarity with remote communication and collaboration tools will help you thrive in this environment.

When answering this question, showcase your familiarity with Swiss GAAP FER and explain how you've applied these regulations in your previous roles, particularly if you have experience in non-profit settings.

Discuss your strategies for prioritization and time management, highlighting specific examples of how you've successfully met multiple deadlines in your past finance or accounting roles.

Be candid about your experience with various accounting tools such as Abacus or SAP. Provide examples of projects where you utilized these software programs to drive results.

Describe your approach to maintaining accurate financial records, mentioning processes such as regular audits, reconciliations, and checks you implement to avoid discrepancies.

Share an example that illustrates your role in preparing for audits. Highlight your communication with auditors and how you ensured compliance with relevant standards.

Demonstrate your commitment to continuous learning and your methods for staying updated on changes in financial regulations, possibly referencing resources or professional networks you follow.

Discuss your experience with controlling employee expenses, detailing the processes you’ve set up to review and approve expense reports, ensuring compliance within financial frameworks.

Express your passion for finance in the non-profit sector and your interest in promoting privacy and sustainability in smart homes, connecting it to The Open Home Foundation's mission.

Share a specific project that posed challenges and how you overcame them, emphasizing your problem-solving abilities and the positive outcomes of your efforts.

Outline your methods for maintaining compliance, including the regular review of procedures, staff training on best practices, and reliance on checklists during the recording process.