Zürich
Specialist in Accounting & Controlling
- 13 October 2026
- 80 – 100%
- Permanent position
- German (Fluent), English (Intermediate)
About the job
The Institute of Forensic Medicine examines living and deceased persons on behalf of the criminal investigation authorities from a forensic medical perspective. Our goal is to create clarity in every case. To achieve this goal for the benefit of society, we adopt the latest findings in our field and implement them.IRM-UZH stands for an innovative Institute of Forensic Medicine. Become part of it!
We are looking immediately or by arrangement for a Specialist in Accounting & Controlling (80 - 100 %), fixed-term
Specialist in Accounting & Controlling
Tasks
In this versatile role, you take responsibility for central tasks in accounting and support the further development of our controlling. You work closely with the team leader of Accounting & Controlling and make a significant contribution to ensuring financial transparency and the quality of our processes.
Accounting
- Responsibility for accounts receivable including processing of incoming payments, debtor balances, dunning, and debt collection management
- Preparation and review of invoicing as well as processing of master and interface data
- Participation in monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements (Abacus and SAP)
- Creation of invoices, payment orders, and payment notifications
- Support in expense management
- Substitution for colleagues within the finance team
Controlling & Reporting
- Preparation of reports, evaluations, and financial key figures
- Analysis of material costs, cost centres, and operational expenses
- Support in budget, forecast, and planning processes
- Conducting cost and revenue analyses
- Preparation of decision-making bases for the team leader and management
Processes & Development
- Participation in the optimisation and digitalisation of financial processes
- Creation and maintenance of process and quality management documentation
- Support in cross-departmental projects
- Consultation of internal stakeholders on finance-related issues
- Contribution to ensuring compliance, accounting, and internal guidelines
Profile
- Commercial basic training with further education in finance and accounting or comparable qualification
- Several years of broad experience in finance and accounting
- Experience in controlling, reporting, and data analysis
- Very good Excel skills for evaluating and analysing large data sets
- Experience with SAP, Abacus, or comparable ERP systems
- Independent, communicative, and service-oriented personality
- Very good German skills, English skills advantageous
We offer
Our employees benefit from diverse and attractive offers. Learn more at: https://www.uzh.ch/de/explore/work.html.
Workplace
Institute of Forensic Medicine
Application information
What to expect
- A varied role at the interface of accounting and controlling
- The opportunity to take responsibility and develop professionally
- An environment where you can actively shape and improve processes
- Close collaboration with the team leader of Accounting & Controlling
- A collegial team with strong mutual support
Further information
Questions about the position
Kristin Fritsch
Head of Accounting and Controlling
personal@irm.uzh.ch
Working at UZH
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