Finance Officer SDC

Zollikofen, Switzerland (and home office) | 80-100%

Your contribution

• Responsible for the specifications and control of the annual budget and state accounts processes
• Monitoring the transfer and global budgets of the SDC and creating projections in the area of personnel and operating costs
• Advising the departments of the SDC on all matters related to financial planning and budgeting
• Organization and planning of the operative work within the financial advisory specialist unit
• Deputy for the Head of the Financial Advisory specialist unit

What makes you unique

• University or (applied) sciences degree in the field of economics
• Relevant experience in finance and accounting (budget management, financial planning, accounting and accountability in the field of federal finances, payments)
• Good knowledge of the New Leadership Model for the Federal Administration (NFB)
• Good analytical skills, strong strategic and conceptual thinking
• Excellent communication skills
• Good active knowledge of at least two official languages, passive knowledge of the third official language.

In short

What we offer

• Working for Switzerland We are committed to the Swiss success model and work for the benefit of the population.
• Lived diversity Thanks to equal opportunities, we develop our competencies and bring in different perspectives.
• Healthy at the workplace We support and advise our employees in the area of physical and mental health.

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

The Federal Department of Foreign Affairs (FDFA) coordinates and shapes Swiss foreign policy on behalf of the Federal Council, protects the interests of the country and promotes Swiss values.

The State Secretariat for Cooperation (SDC) is the largest competence center for international cooperation in Switzerland. The SDC implements Swiss foreign policy in humanitarian aid, development cooperation and Eastern cooperation, in cooperation with other federal offices. It supports countries in fighting poverty and overcoming global challenges. For example, the SDC ensures that disadvantaged population groups have better access to education and health or that environmental problems are solved. The SDC places a focus on fragile countries and those affected by conflict.

Additional information

For additional information, Lena Lidzba, Head of Financial Advisory, Tel. +41 58 466 50 63, is at your disposal

Questions about the position

Lena Lidzba
+41 58 46 65063

Questions about the application

HRB FDFA