Accounting Clerk, 60-100% (ID 2198)

The AO is a medically led non-profit organisation, a global network of surgeons and the world’s leading education, innovation and research organisation specialising in the treatment of trauma and disorders of the musculoskeletal system. Our employees come from all over the world and contribute to our mission with their diverse talents and areas of expertise. What unites us is our passion for excellence, our commitment to better medical treatment and our belief that we are stronger together: We are an AO.

Further information can be found on our homepage: https://www.aofoundation.org/ 

Are you a financial juggler with an eye for detail and want to contribute in an international environment? Perfect! We offer a platform to develop your skills and put your passion for numbers into practice. Welcome to us, where we not only manage accounts but also promote personal growth.

Responsibilities

• Active handling of ongoing accounting including accounts receivable and payable management, payment processing, account reconciliations, etc.
• Assistance with monthly and annual financial statements and ensuring backup for other team members.
• Collaboration on cross-departmental projects.
• Expanding know-how in Excel and other tools (e.g. Microsoft PowerBI)
• Detective work: When discrepancies hide, you are the Sherlock Holmes of accounting.

Requirements

• You have a commercial education (e.g. commercial apprenticeship or equivalent qualification such as commercial diploma or accounting clerk)
• Several years of professional experience in accounting and financial bookkeeping
• A passion for numbers
• You enjoy challenges, want to continuously optimise workflows and processes, and like working in an international environment
• Very good German skills in spoken and written form as well as English skills complement your profile, with room for development, as AO Foundation actively supports English courses
• A resilient personality with initiative and team orientation, nerves of steel and a heart of gold

We offer:

• An interesting and varied role in an exciting and innovative company
• The opportunity to be part of a highly committed international team
• Modern infrastructure
• High flexibility regarding working hours and location (depending on operational requirements)
• Attractive employment conditions and social benefits, additional holiday days and higher pension fund contributions
• A strong culture of further training and support for individual development opportunities