Controller:in Finanzmanagement at the Deutsches Jugendinstitut supporting project funding applications and managing finances. Engaging in financial controlling and compliance tasks for various projects.
Responsibilities
Support and advise researchers on the proper preparation and submission of applications for third-party funded projects in the areas of grant funding and contract research
Financial controlling of ongoing projects
Coordinate change requests and transfers of funds with the project-implementing units and various third-party funders
Perform grant-law and financial reviews and approve funding requests
Ensure liquidity by requesting funds and issuing invoices
Prepare expenditure reports for grants and/or settle third-party funding contracts
Handle audits by grant providers
Address budgetary and grant-law issues as well as general business administration questions
General administrative tasks, e.g., maintaining project files
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree or a degree from a University of Applied Sciences, preferably in business administration, business law or administrative law, or completed commercial vocational training in administration/finance
Relevant professional experience in finance/controlling
Experience in third-party funding administration and knowledge of national—and ideally also European—budgetary and grant law are desirable
Strong numerical aptitude, ability to work independently, flexibility, sense of responsibility, and strong interpersonal and communication skills with a willingness to work in a team
Proficient with MS Office products, especially Microsoft Excel
Business-fluent German
Benefits
Employment start: as soon as possible
Fixed-term position for 2 years with the option to convert to a permanent position
Working hours: 39 hours/week
Option for partial remote work
Employer contribution to the Deutschlandticket (public transport pass)
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