The position includes the following tasks in particular:

• Administrative support and Controlling of externally funded projects as well as projects funded by the Free State of Saxony,
• Ensuring compliance with various funding regulations,
• Preparation of funding requests as well as interim and utilization reports,
• Assisting with the recording, valuation and management of fixed assets for projects in asset accounting,
• Organizing and supporting external audits and processing objections,
• Advising project managers on administrative and financial issues,
• Preparing forecasts and reports as well as proposing solutions in the event of deviations,
• Independent communication with project sponsors, funding bodies and other stakeholders.

The following knowledge and skills are required

• Completed degree in the field of economics, industrial engineering or comparable degree,
• analytical, interdisciplinary thinking and quick comprehension,
• basic technical understanding,
• Confident handling of MS Office, especially Excel, affinity for digital solutions,
• high level of communication skills, in particular addressing internal and external stakeholders in an appropriate manner,
• knowledge of English.

The following are also desirable

• Knowledge of the structure and organization of university business processes,
• Knowledge and experience in university accounting 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 permanent adaptation and design of administrative business processes to current developments,
• an independent, structured and solution-oriented 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,