The job includes the following tasks in particular

• Administrative and financial management of projects of the HSZG financed by third-party funds and the Free State of Saxony, such as

  • Maintaining project files,

  • Preparation of payment requests and proof of payment,

  • Monitoring and release of funds,

  • Financial controlling of personnel deployment in the projects,

  • deadline control,

  • Independent organization and monitoring of external audits and processing of appeals.
    

• Contact person for project managers with regard to administrative and financial issues before and during the project period, including the preparation of forecasts and the development of proposed solutions in the event of deviations,
• Independent communication with project sponsors/funding bodies and companies.

The following knowledge and skills are required

• University degree, preferably in administration or economics or a comparable field of study,
• Knowledge of relevant legal systems and regulations
• High level of communication skills, in particular addressing internal and external stakeholders in an appropriate manner
• a working knowledge of English,
• analytical, interdisciplinary thinking and quick comprehension skills,
• Confident handling of MS Office, especially Excel, affinity for digital solutions.

The following are also desirable

• Knowledge of the structure and organization of university business processes
• Knowledge and experience in university accounting, third-party funding administration and university-specific funding regulations and programs,
• Knowledge of the HIS software used at the university,
• Practical professional experience in administrative and financial project management

We expect from you

• Commitment and participation in the ongoing adaptation and design of administrative business processes to current developments,
• Independent, precise and reliable way of working, ability to work in a team,
• Flexibility, ability to work under pressure and commitment in line with the requirements of the job,
• Willingness and interest in further professional and personal development,

We offer you

• an interesting and challenging field of activity in a qualified, open-minded and committed team,
• flexible and family-friendly working hours as well as opportunities for mobile working within the framework of the relevant HSZG service agreements,
• Personal and professional development opportunities through targeted training and further education,
• attractive social benefits (company pension scheme, annual special payment, capital-forming benefits),
• company health management with offers for workplace health promotion,
• the opportunity to use a job ticket.