Finance Specialist

Bern, Switzerland | 80-100%

The contribution you can make

• Manage the financial accounting (general ledger, accounts payable and receivable workflow, investments) of the unemployment insurance (AD) compensation office. Take responsibility for the correctness and regularity of this accounting
• Handle the monthly and annual accounts of the unemployment insurance compensation office
• Collaborate on the preparation of periodic consolidated accounts of the AD Fund and the drafting of reports
• Provide advice and assistance to the executing bodies on financial and accounting issues, as well as train apprentices
• Collaborate on modernization, digitalization, and transformation projects within the field of unemployment insurance
• Collaborate on the planning, management, and administration of the financial resources of the Compensation Fund

What distinguishes you

• Commercial training with continuing education in finance and accounting (certificate of specialized accounting collaborator, specialist in finance and accounting, or equivalent continuing education)
• Several years of professional experience (at least 7 years) in the financial and accounting sector
• Excellent understanding of financial processes and strong process orientation
• Insightfulness and an analytical approach
• Autonomy, precision, and result orientation, as well as high motivation, team spirit, and flexibility
• Excellent knowledge of MS Office and SAP ERP computer systems; experience with SAP S/4HANA is an advantage
• Excellent active knowledge of two official languages and good knowledge of English

In summary

The SECO Labor Directorate is part of the Confederation's competence center for all key issues related to labor market policy and unemployment insurance. The Labor Market/Unemployment Insurance (TC) service area manages and develops one of the most important social insurance systems in Switzerland. As part of our TC LevelUp transformation program, we are modernizing our services, promoting digitalization, and shaping the organization of the future. To strengthen our FCFB sector, we are looking for an experienced and motivated person who wishes to put their financial expertise at the service of an important public mission and actively contribute to the transformation of SECO TC.

What we offer

• Working for Switzerland We strive for the successful Swiss model and work for the well-being of the population.
• Living diversity The realization of equal opportunities allows us to express our skills to the fullest and contemplate different points of view.
• Fit in the workplace We provide support and advice to our employees on the topic of physical and mental health.

All benefits (https://www.stelle.admin.ch/stelle/it/home/bundesverwaltung/ihre-vorteile-auf-einen-blick.html)

The State Secretariat for Economic Affairs (SECO) is the Confederation's competence center for all matters relating to economic and labor policy and is integrated into the Federal Department of Economic Affairs, Education and Research (DEFR). SECO operates to open free access to goods, services, and investments to all markets. SECO's commitment to the fight against poverty is realized within the framework of economic development cooperation. SECO defines economic and trade policy measures to the benefit of developing countries, countries in Eastern Europe and Central Asia, as well as new member states of the European Union (EU).

Complementary information

Please apply via our application management system (complete dossier with cover letter, CV, work certificates, and diplomas). To this end, click on <<Per candidarsi>>.

Questions about the workplace

Urs Raithle
+41 58 462 51 93

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