Financial Accounting Specialist | Finanzen/Finanzbuchhaltung

Job Summary

The Technical University of Munich (TUM), a leading European institution, is seeking a motivated and engaged Financial Accounting Specialist for a permanent, full-time or part-time position at its Munich campus. This role is crucial to the Central Finance Department, handling comprehensive accounting and cash office operations. Day-to-day tasks involve executing all necessary accounting duties, including the booking and controlling of incoming and outgoing invoices. This work must strictly adhere to budgetary, commercial, and tax laws, while also considering specific university regulations. The specialist will also manage cash transactions and related accounting duties within the cash office. Candidates must possess a successfully completed commercial or administrative apprenticeship (such as Administrative Specialist or Bank Clerk) and demonstrable professional experience, ideally within the public sector or higher education financial administration. Success requires strong IT proficiency, particularly in MS Office and SAP R/3, coupled with fluent German and good written and spoken English.