Support cutting-edge research with numbers, structure, and vision

The SHARE BERLIN Institute GmbH (SBI) is the German headquarters for the central coordination of the international survey project Survey of Health, Ageing and Retirement in Europe (SHARE), the SHARE-European Research Infrastructure Consortium (SHARE-ERIC), and related scientific research activities.

Founded in 2022 by the WZB Berlin Social Science Center, the German Institute for Economic Research (DIW), Charité – Universitätsmedizin Berlin, and the German Centre of Gerontology (DZA), our non-profit organisation aims to advance pioneering interdisciplinary research that combines socio-economic and biomedical approaches with a European perspective.

About SHARE

Since 2004, SHARE has been a large-scale, interdisciplinary study investigating the effects of health, social, economic, and environmental policies on people’s lives across Europe and beyond. With over 160,000 respondents in 28 countries, SHARE is the largest panel study of its kind in Europe. Through the accredited SHARE Research Data Center (FDZ-SHARE), we provide internationally comparable socio-economic, and biomedical longitudinal microdata to more than 20,000 registered users worldwide for scientific research. Since 2011, SHARE has held the legal status of a European Research Infrastructure Consortium (ERIC).

To strengthen our team, we are looking for a:

Financial accountant (f/m/d)

Part-time or full-time (minimum of 20 hours per week), fixed-term until 31 July 2027.

Your Responsibilities

• Oversee accounting and manage payment transactions to ensure that our national and international research projects are financially secure at all times.
• Coordinate international funding requests with scientific partner institutions in SHARE member countries and maintain oversight of cross-border budgets.
• Prepare and process payments requests for member countries, execute transactions, and keep records up to date.
• Handle VAT exemptions in EU countries and refunds from the Federal Central Tax Office.
• Compile monthly reports on foreign payments to the Deutsche Bundesbank in accordance with regulations.
• Prepare annual and project audits and serve as the central point of contact for auditors.
• Maintain financial and organisational data in the electronic systems of international funding agencies (e.g. SAM, eRA Commons, DUNS, Grants.gov) and ensure transparent, reliable project accounting.

Your Profile

• Completed commercial training or an equivalent qualification
• Solid knowledge of subsidy and tax law
• Several years of professional experience in accounting and/or third-party funding management
• Very good written and spoken German and English skills, combined with strong communication skills
• Confident use of MS Office, especially Excel; experience with accounting software is an advantage
• Structured, detail-oriented working style, high numerical aptitude, and strong attention to detail
• Responsible and discreet handling of sensitive financial data
• Stakeholder focused, initiative, and ability to work in a team

What We Offer:

• A varied and responsible position in an international research environment
• A cooperative, open working atmosphere, and a modern workplace with room for creativityand new ideas
• Flexible working hours, attractive flextime arrangements, and the option for remote work
• Remuneration and social benefits in accordance with the German public sector collective agreement (TVöD Bund, up to EG 11, depending on assigned responsibilities)

Diversity is important to us:

We welcome applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of age, disability, gender, gender identity, nationality, ethnic or social background, religion or belief, or sexual orientation. We are committed to the professional equality of all genders.

How to Apply:

Please send your application (cover letter, CV, and references) as one PDF document, stating the reference number SHARE-Fibu-2025, and your earliest possible starting date to Sylvia Becker by e-mail to applications@share-berlin.eu no later than 31 August 2025.