Student Assistant - Accounting for Sustainability Certification

Your tasks

ISCC – International Sustainability and Carbon Certification is one of the leading certification systems for sustainability, traceability and the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions. If you are passionate about sustainability and would like to join our highly motivated and diverse teams to make a difference, we are looking forward to welcoming you as Student Assistant - Accounting for Sustainability Certification.

• You will handle requests received through the F&A Invoicing inbox, process them independently where possible, and coordinate them with the responsible team members where necessary
• You will support our invoicing and accounts receivable processes, including preparing and validating invoicing data, issuing invoices, and following up on outstanding receivables
• You will review and maintain financial and operational data, helping us ensure that the information used for invoicing and Finance processes is accurate, complete and consistent
• You will communicate with our customers and other stakeholders in German and English on invoicing, payments and other Finance-related topics
• You will support the maintenance and improvement of Finance documentation, guidelines and process documentation, including requirements under GoBD where applicable
• You will support the further development of our Finance systems and tools, and help with data validation, testing and process improvements
• You will support us in identifying opportunities to simplify, standardize and automate Finance processes and contribute to related improvement projects
• You will support the F&A team with other day-to-day Finance and Accounting activities and projects as required
• Depending on your skills and interests, you can gradually take on additional responsibilities and your own projects, with opportunities to further develop within F&A and other departments in the long term

Your profile

• Enrolled student in the area of Finance, Business Management, Economics, Sustainability Management or related fields and availability for a an availability of 16-20 hours per week for at least one year (preferably longer)
• Excellent written and spoken language skills both in English and German (at least C1), other language skills would be of great advantages
• Excellent numerical skills and attention to detail
• Strong communication and presentation skills and a supportive and service-oriented attitude
• A high degree of initiative, very good self-organization and good analytical thinking
• Preferred: professional experience in Accounting and/or Process documentation
• High IT proficiency and very good working knowledge of MS Office

Why us?

We are an international and diverse team of passionate and experienced experts, joining forces for a sustainable future! We believe that our team is our core asset and we support our people as best we can.
To help you build your future and thrive with us, we offer:
Development Opportunity

• Close collaboration with our sister companies Meo Carbon Solutions GmbH, GRAS Global Risk Assessment Services, 4C Services and ClimatePal, giving you even more development opportunities
• Professional onboardings to help you have an ideal start with us
• The opportunity to work independently and bring in own ideas
• Discover your own career path and interests in field of sustainability

Great Team Environment

• Various team events throughout the year (Celebrating Diversity, Summer Student Event, Christmas Party)
• Opportunity to work in a multicultural environment (64 nationalities) with professionals from different backgrounds

Benefits

• Hybrid set-up (depending on working days pattern)
• Vacation days based on the working days pattern, special holidays and 3 additional vacation days (Christmas eve, new year’s eve, carnival monday)
• An attractive and modern office in the centre of Cologne with free fruits and snacks

Ready to join our team?

Then we would be happy to hear from you soon! Please apply using the link below with a cover letter, CV and any relevant certificates.
We are a company with equal opportunities for everyone and encourage applications from all suitably qualified candidates regardless of age, race, gender or any other criteria that is not a professional qualification for an open position.