Junior Controller / Accountant (50%) (m/f/d)

12 February 2026
50%
Permanent position
Basel

About the job

Diversity at the University - we are looking for variety

Junior Controller / Accountant (50%) (m/f/d)

University of Art and Design Basel FHNW, Staff

Your tasks:

Reporting & Analysis: Support in the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements as well as ad-hoc analyses
Project controlling: Participation in project controlling, especially in project analyses, plan adjustments, and the preparation of financial reports for funding institutions
Monitoring: Monitoring of cost centers, conducting variance analyses, and tracking relevant KPIs
Operational accounting activities: Rebookings, processing of incoming and outgoing invoices, as well as monitoring of dunning processes, etc.
Process optimization: Participation in the further development of controlling tools and the optimization of internal processes

Your profile:

Education: Successfully completed studies (university/FH) with a focus on finance or controlling
Experience: Initial professional experience or relevant internships in controlling or accounting are an advantage
IT skills: Very good Excel skills (especially pivot tables and complex formulas); SAP knowledge (especially CO/FI module) is a big plus
Personal skills: Strong affinity for numbers and analytical thinking, high willingness to learn, as well as a structured and independent way of working. You convince with good communication skills and customer orientation. Good English skills are required.

The services of FHNW provide various services and systems to the universities and their students. The employees of the services operate in a lively and networked working environment and interact with various stakeholders and external partners.

The position is available from May 1, 2026, or by agreement. Become part of our team – we look forward to meeting you.

www.fhnw.ch/hgk