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    Junior Financial Assistant (Student Position)

    We Are Hiring – Junior Financial Assistant (Student Position)

    The Jewish Digital Cultural Recovery Project (JDCRP) Foundation is seeking a Junior Financial Assistant (Student Position) to support our Head of Finance and Administration. This is a part-time role (up to 20 hours per week) with a starting date as soon as possible. The position is ideal for a student in finance, accounting, or business administration who is eager to gain hands-on experience in financial management within a non-profit organization.

    About Us

    The Jewish Digital Cultural Recovery Project Foundation, founded in 2019 by the Conference on Jewish Material Claims Against Germany (Claims Conference) and the Commission for Art Recovery (CAR), is based in Berlin, Germany. The foundation is creating and populating a central scalable digital data repository for archival source material on the cultural plunder conducted during the National Socialist regime. In addition to the data repository, the JDCRP digital platform includes research and education projects that demonstrate the use of archival material in reconstructing the theft, as well as recalling the lives and cultural contributions of European pre-WWII Jewry. State-of-the-art technology is supporting the development of cross-archival links and improved search capabilities across various databases on objects, owners, and perpetrators, thereby revealing for the first time the full scope of the plunder to the extent possible. The archival project uniquely targets both specialists and the general public.

    Role Overview

    The Junior Financial Assistant will work closely with the Head of Finance and Administration to assist with financial tasks, administrative duties, and documentation. This role plays a key part in ensuring efficient financial management and compliance across JDCRP’s projects and operations.

    Responsibilities

    Administrative and Documentation Support

    • Organize and maintain financial records, both digital and physical.
    • Assist in preparing documentation for audits, tax filings, and compliance reviews.
    • Help ensure proper filing and archiving of invoices, reports, and financial correspondence.

    Invoicing and Financial Operations

    • Process and verify invoices for accuracy, ensuring they meet compliance requirements.
    • Assist in tracking project expenditures and reconciling accounts.
    • Support the preparation of monthly financial reports and budget forecasts.

    Data Gathering and Reporting

    • Gather financial data for grant applications, reports, and forecasting purposes.
    • Assist with compiling information for funders and external stakeholders.
    • Help in monitoring and documenting the use of grant funds.

    General Support

    Qualifications

    • Enrollment in a university program in finance, accounting, business administration, or a related field.
    • Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
    • Basic knowledge of accounting principles and financial reporting.
    • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel.
    • Fluent in English (German proficiency is an advantage).
    • A proactive and collaborative work style.

    What We Offer

    • A unique opportunity to gain practical experience in financial operations within an international non-profit organization.
    • A limited-term contract through May 2025, with the potential for extension based on funding availability.
    • A position with responsibility in a small, dynamic, and motivated team, ideally based in Berlin.
    • Flexible working hours to accommodate study schedules.
    • Competitive remuneration aligned with student roles in the NGO sector.

    Application Process

    Please submit your application via email to se*******ry@j****p.org
    Attach the following documents as a single PDF (max. 10 MB):
    1. Letter of motivation
    2. CV
    3. Proof of enrollment at a university
    4. Names and contact details of two references

    Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

    The JDCRP Foundation values mutual respect, collaboration, integrity, and transparency. Join us in our mission to recover and preserve cultural heritage!

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