Membership & Accounting Officer 50-60 %

Do you have experience in accounting and enjoy engaging with people? Are you a detail-oriented professional with strong organizational and communication skills? Informatics Europe is looking for a

Membership & Accounting Officer

to join our team. This role combines financial administration with relationship management, making it an excellent opportunity for a proactive and self-driven professional to contribute to Europe's technological advancement and social impact.

About Informatics Europe
Informatics Europe is a non-profit organization that represents over 200 leading academic and research institutions in Informatics across 34 countries. We offer a platform for exchange and collaboration, raising the voice of the Informatics education and research community in Europe.
Among others, we strive for sustainable human-centered technologies, reliable unbiased data and cutting-edge European innovation.

Key Responsibilities
This role has two main areas of focus: accounting & financial administration and membership coordination & engagement.

1. Accounting & Financial Administration

• Execute financial transactions, invoicing and general bookkeeping.
• Ensure accurate and timely monthly and YE financial reporting.
• Maintain and improve financial processes, ensuring efficiency and accuracy.

2. Membership Coordination & Growth

• Support membership retention and engagement, ensuring timely and professional responses to membership inquiries.
• Process membership applications and renewals, maintain accurate member records and generate reports on membership activity and trends.
• Engage with prospective members by presenting Informatics Europe and its benefits to the heads of academic informatics institutions and  public/private research labs across Europe.
• Track their engagement, and provide periodic follow-ups.
• Stay informed about the organization's activities, track Working Group objectives and deliverables, and integrate them into engagement strategies.
• Work closely with the Executive Director and Board of Directors to improve and optimize membership growth strategies.

What You Bring to the Role

• Commercial apprenticeship (KV or equivalent) or bachelor’s degree in business administration, marketing, or a related field.
• Experience in accounting, financial administration, and reporting (knowledge of Banana Accounting software is a plus).
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Ability to track and coordinate multiple tasks efficiently, with detail and accuracy.
• Comfortable learning and using digital tools.
• A proactive, self-motivated attitude, with the ability to work independently.
• Swiss citizenship or a valid B/C permit.
• Experience in European/international or academic research organizations is an advantage.

Why Join Us?

• Flexible work arrangements with hybrid possibilities and a results-driven work culture.
• Competitive remuneration package.
• Dynamic international environment, with room for initiative and impact.
• Collaboration with academic and research leaders in shaping the future of Informatics in Europe and its role as a driver of social and technological innovation.

How to Apply
If you’re excited about this opportunity and meet the qualifications, please submit your CV and a motivation letter in English to hiring@informatics-europe.org by March 4, 2025.
A short video (max. 3 minutes) where you explain why you are a great fit for this role is not mandatory, but would help us get a first impression of your communication style.
Only complete applications sent by e-mail will be considered. We look forward to hearing from you!