Head of Finance & Administration 100 %

Head of Finance & Administration 100 % (m/f/d) Doing the right thing. In Switzerland and in around 20 countries on four continents. Commit yourself with us to the vision of a solidary society, as Head of Finance & Administration 100 % (m/f/d) Since March 2024, Caritas Schweiz has been operating asylum centers for families, individuals and unaccompanied minors (UAM) at currently six locations in the Canton of Zurich on behalf of the cantonal social services office (KSA). We are looking for reinforcement for the cross-location department management and to support the Co-department heads. Your tasks Definition, monitoring and optimization of the administrative and financial (budgets, accounting, controlling) management processes of the department in close cooperation with the department management, the headquarters and the asylum centers Management and organization of the accounting in cooperation with the Head Office Co-responsibility for the preparation of monthly and quarterly closings as well as for invoicing Co-responsibility for the preparation of the annual budgets Support for the asylum centers in all financial matters Ensuring compliance with cantonal specifications and the specifications of Caritas Schweiz in the finance and administration department Introduction of a dashboard and ensuring regular analytical reporting Management of the internal control system and ensuring monitoring Our requirements Federal Diploma of Higher Education in Finance and Accounting with at least 5 years of professional experience in a corresponding position or an equivalent recognized degree / Bachelor's degree from a HEG At least 3 years of experience in a similar function with the management of a budget of at least 1 Mio. (state and semi-state funding) Excellent work organization and independence, ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously precisely and conscientiously Strong analytical and synthesis skills, forward-looking thinking and planning ability Proficiency in the German language (oral and written), excellent editorial skills Very good proficiency in specialist applications (Abacus) and common office software Knowledge in controlling, conducting audits and processing legal disputes Work location: Canton of Zurich Start date: immediately or by arrangement Caritas offers attractive employment conditions and an open working atmosphere in a committed team. For the active development and implementation of digital transformation, we rely on employees with a digital and agile mindset who like to participate in change processes. Information about this position will be gladly provided by Mr , Co-department head Migration & Integration German-speaking Switzerland, Telephone . We thank you for your interest and look forward to your application by 25. September 2026 via the online portal. Caritas Schweiz, Adligenswilerstrasse 15, 6002 Luzern apply online Apply with xeebo Facebook Xing Twitter Google+ Print page Recommend page jpide70bc5fjm jit0731jm jiy26jm