
Finance Board Member – Volunteer
Hartmann Association
part-time
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Location Type: Remote
Location: Switzerland
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About the role
- Establish and maintain the association's accounting (income/expense accounting, recordkeeping)
- Prepare annual financial statements and financial reports for the board and the general assembly
- Monitor the use of funds in accordance with non-profit legal requirements
- Contribute to budget planning and liquidity/cash-flow management
- Review and draft contracts, cooperation agreements, and grant applications
- Liaise with tax authorities and advise on tax matters (non-profit status, deductibility of donations)
- Ensure compliance with association law obligations under Swiss law (ZGB Art. 60 et seq.)
- Support the opening and administration of bank accounts
Requirements
- Degree or professional experience in business administration, accounting, law, or a related field — advanced students are welcome
- Basic knowledge of Swiss association law and/or non-profit law
- Proficient in Excel and/or Google Sheets for financial planning
- Careful, structured working style with strong attention to detail
- Ability to work independently in a small, remotely organized team
- Fluent in German, good command of English
Benefits
- Meaningful engagement alongside your job
- Apply your skills directly to charitable/non-profit purposes
- Real scope to shape an organization in its early stages
- Flexible time commitment (approx. 1–5 hours per week, alongside other commitments)
- Fully remote
- Insight into non-profit project funding and governance
- Reference and certificate of employment available on request
- Active membership in the association with voting rights
- Opportunities to participate in international projects
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
accountingfinancial statementsfinancial reportsbudget planningcash-flow managementcontract reviewgrant applicationstax complianceSwiss association lawnon-profit law
Soft Skills
attention to detailstructured working styleindependent workteam collaboration