Finance Assistant; Sachbearbeiter:in Finanz- und Rechnungswesen; temporary

Overview

Ridgeline Discovery, a Versant Ventures Discovery Engine, creates and operates Versant-financed innovative biotech companies in partnership with entrepreneurs, industry, and leading academics across Europe. Ridgeline Discovery GmbH is seeking a Finance Assistant (Sachbearbeiter:in Finanz- und Rechnungswesen) who will be proactive, self-starter and reliable in providing support in Finance matters for approximately 12 months as a maternity leave cover. The candidate will be highly motivated and enthusiastic, hands-on, detail-oriented, eager to learn and possess exceptional organizational skills.

• Support the Finance Manager in day-to-day accounting and administrative activities
• Maintain purchase order records and matching PO to invoices
• Monitor and manage the shared finance inbox and respond to routine queries
• Process invoices and follow up with clients, suppliers and partners as needed
• Recording and posting all financial transactions in the accounting system (including bank transactions, incoming and outgoing invoices, and credit card statements)
• Vendor set-up and management
• Provide administrative support during budget preparation
• Other projects and supporting as required

• Work experience in Switzerland is required
• Commercial apprenticeship (Kaufmännische Grundausbildung, KV, WMS or similar), preferably complemented by further training in accounting (e.g. Sachbearbeiter:in Finanz- und Rechnungswesen)
• First practical experience in accounts payable or accounting operations (including bookkeeping)
• Confident user of Microsoft Excel and other MS Office tools
• Structured, reliable, and detail-oriented working style
• Service orientated, trustworthy, flexible, efficient and precise approach to work
• Willingness to learn and support a dynamic, multi-entity environment
• English required (working language);
  German is an asset

• People: We are an international and diverse team with talented and passionate people.
• Creativity: We offer an innovative and creative environment.
• Development: We support the individual development of our employees.
• Fun: From time-to-time we organise cool off-site summer and winter team events.
• Offices: Our well-equipped laboratories and offices are located at the Tech Park, a premier address for early-stage start-ups in Basel.
• Commuter Benefits: We support our employees tailored to their personal needs in commuting to work and offer parking facilities or a commuter contribution.
• Flexible Working: We support flexible working as appropriate.
• Christmas Closure: In addition to the 24 holidays per year, our offices/labs are closed between Christmas and New Year.
• Birthday Retreat: On top of that, your birthday is your personal holiday - our employees enjoy their birthday with a day off.
• Food: We like get-togethers during lunch time. Enjoy tasty, subsidised meals from our FELFEL food fridge.
• Coffee: Meet up with your colleagues and grab free coffee.

To apply
, please send us this application form together with your CV, Diplomas / Certificates and reference letters (Arbeitszeugnisse).