Do you have experience in accounting and enjoy engaging with people? Are you a detail-oriented professional with strong organizational and communication skills? Informatics Europe is looking for a Membership & Accounting Officer to join our team.
This role combines financial administration with relationship management, making it an excellent opportunity for a proactive and self-driven professional to contribute to Europe's technological advancement and social impact.
About Informatics Europe
Informatics Europe is a non-profit organization representing over 200 leading academic and research institutions across 34 countries. We offer a platform for exchange and collaboration, raising the voice of the Informatics education and research community in Europe. Among others, we strive for sustainable human-centered technologies, reliable unbiased data and cutting-edge European innovation.
Key Responsibilities
This role has two main areas of focus: accounting & financial administration and membership coordination & engagement.
1. Execute financial transactions, invoicing and general bookkeeping.
2. Prepare accurate and timely monthly and YE financial reporting.
3. Maintain and improve financial processes, ensuring efficiency and accuracy.
Membership Coordination & Growth
1. Support membership retention and engagement, ensuring timely and professional responses to membership inquiries.
2. Process membership applications and renewals, maintain accurate member records and generate reports on membership activity and trends.
3. Engage with prospective members by presenting Informatics Europe and its benefits to the heads of academic informatics institutions and public/private research labs across Europe. Track their engagement, and provide periodic follow-ups.
4. Stay informed about the organization's activities, track Working Group objectives and deliverables, and integrate them into engagement strategies.
5. Work closely with the Executive Director and Board of Directors to improve and optimize membership growth strategies.
What You Bring to the Role
1. Commercial apprenticeship (KV or equivalent) or bachelor’s degree in business administration, marketing, or a related field.
2. Experience in accounting, financial administration, and reporting (knowledge of Banana Accounting software is a plus).
3. Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
4. Ability to track and coordinate multiple tasks efficiently, with detail and accuracy.
5. Comfortable learning and using digital tools.
6. A proactive, self-motivated attitude, with the ability to work independently.
7. Swiss citizenship or a valid B/C permit.
8. Experience in European/international or academic research organizations is an advantage.
Why Join Us?
1. Flexible work arrangements with hybrid possibilities and a results-driven work culture.
2. Competitive remuneration package.
3. Dynamic international environment, with room for initiative and impact.
4. Collaboration with academic and research leaders in shaping the future of Informatics in Europe and its role as a driver of social and technological innovation.
How to Apply
If you’re excited about this opportunity and meet the qualifications, please submit your CV and motivation letter in English to hiring@informatics-europe.org by March 4, 2025.
A short video (max. 3 minutes) where you explain why you are a great fit for this role is not mandatory but would help us get a first impression of your communication style.
Only complete applications sent by e-mail will be considered. We look forward to hearing from you!
Seniority level
Entry level
Employment type
Part-time
Job function
Accounting/Auditing and Finance
Industries
Non-profit Organizations
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