MDPI Romania
Finance Project Assistant - Working Student (40%)
MDPI RomaniaSwitzerland2 days ago
OtherFinance, Sales
This position will support the Finance Project Manager in operational finance tasks, manage financial data, and assist with reporting for publishing agreements and institutional partnerships.

As part of our commitment to fostering a collaborative team environment, this role requires working fully on-site.

Tasks & Responsibilities

  • Assist the Finance Project Manager with operational finance and reporting tasks related to publishing agreements and institutional partnerships.
  • Collect, clean, and organize financial and usage data related to publishing agreements and partnerships.
  • Prepare data exports and supporting files for financial proposals related to institutional and publishing agreements.
  • Support the preparation of datasets for quarterly financial overviews for Society Journals, including payment and invoicing coordination.
  • Maintain tracking files for institutional agreements and publishing contracts.
  • Document internal processes related to reporting, invoicing, and financial workflows.
  • Provide general administrative and coordination support for finance-related projects as needed.
  • You will communicate primarily in English, our corporate language.

Requirements

  • Student Status: Currently enrolled in a university or higher education institution
  • Language Skills: Fluent in English (C1); German (C1) is a plus

Technical Skills:

  • Microsoft O365 / Excel: Intermediate proficiency in handling tasks efficiently.
  • Data Cleaning and Structuring: An intermediate understanding of managing information effectively.
  • Knowledge of Basic Financial Concepts: An intermediate grasp of these concepts to support financial tasks.

Soft Skills:

  • Attention to Detail: Strong attention to detail to ensure accuracy in work.
  • Organizational Skills: A structured and organized approach to managing responsibilities..
  • Reliability: The ability to meet deadlines is expected at an advanced level.
  • Curiosity: A curious mindset and willingness to learn are key attributes sought in team members.

What We Offer

  • Salary: CHF 25.00 per hour (gross)
  • Professional Development: Gain hands-on experience in legal processes and compliance
  • Flexible Schedule: Designed to fit your academic commitments
  • Dynamic Environment: A friendly and international team
  • Fringe Benefits: Premium insurance coverage paid by MDPI, daily breakfast, monthly team lunches, annual team-building event

If you are interested in this position, we look forward to receiving:

  • A resume (EN) including personal information, past & current education,
  • Copy of ID and Diplomas
  • If available: reference letters and certificates.

About MDPI

A pioneer in scholarly open access publishing, MDPI has supported academic communities since 1996. Our mission is to foster open scientific exchange in all forms, across all disciplines. We operate more than 400 diverse, peer-reviewed, open access journals supported by over 66,000 academic editors. We serve scholars from around the world to ensure the latest research is openly and broadly available.

MDPI is headquartered in Switzerland with additional offices in Europe, Asia and North America. We are committed to ensuring that high quality research is made available as quickly as possible. We also support sustainability projects, with sustainability as a key theme in many journals and through the MDPI Sustainability Foundation.

Initiatives

At MDPI, We Develop And Maintain Various Platforms In Order To Better Serve The Scientific Community. Please Find Here-below a List Of Our Main Platforms

https://www.mdpi.com

https://www.mdpi.com/books/

https://sciprofiles.com

https://sciforum.net

https://www.scilit.net

https://www.preprints.org

https://encyclopedia.pub

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