Head of Support Department (m/f/d)

About the job

As the fifth largest canton in Switzerland with around 6000 employees, we at the cantonal administration are committed to the common good of society. With an impressive variety of services, our work affects all areas of life, be it education, economy, law, security, nature, health, construction, culture, and finance. Through our meaningful work, we leave a small footprint every day, as it is relevant to over half a million people.


Due to the retirement of the current post holder, we are immediately or by arrangement seeking a

Head of Support Department (m/f/d)

• Personnel and professional management of the Support Department
• Audit-proof management of accounting including debt collection (dunning runs, debt enforcement)
• Deputy to the accounting officer of the notary office
• Responsibility for the annual financial statement
• Organisation of the postal service as well as the archiving of HR documents and certificates and the archive at the St.Gallen location
• Organisation of the operation of the scanning service and electronic archiving of scanned material
• Assistance with the introduction of new programmes

• Completed commercial basic training as well as further training in finance and accounting
• Several years of professional experience in a similar role advantageous
• IT affinity and especially SAP knowledge
• Structured thinking and analytical skills
• Precise and efficient working style
• Good oral and written German skills

• A varied, challenging role in an exciting social environment and an experienced team
• A high degree of independence with personal responsibility
• Good training opportunities
• Attractive workplace near St.Gallen main station with modern working conditions

Commercial Register & Notaries | sg.ch
Clemens Meisterhans, Head of the Office for Commercial Register and Notaries, Telephone 058 229 37 25

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