Administrative Assistant for Public Funded Research Projects (m/f/d)

at  DENSO Automotive Deutschland GmbH

Company Description
As an automotive supplier, DENSO is leading in developing and providing components and systems for heating, air conditioning, motor cooling, exhaust gas aftertreatment, automotive electrics and electronics and instrumentation.
Job Description
We are looking for an Administrative Assistant for Public Funded Research Projects (m/f/d) in part time for a limited period of 2 years initially.
You will support our team with tasks in the areas of Administration, Accounting, and Reporting of German and European public funded research projects.

In particular:

• Support preparation of non-scientific aspects of new research project proposals
• Examination of expenditure according to eligibility guidelines of funding programs
• Support project budget administration and monitoring
• Conduct financial reporting to German and European funding bodies
• Support preparation of project audits on financial statements

QUALIFICATIONS

• Completed vocational training in business administration or Bachelor’s degree in business or related discipline
• Work experience, ideally in the area of accounting
• Experience in the administrative support of research projects would be an advantage
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)
• Good command of both German and English
• Other language skills, especially Japanese are of advantage
• Ability to work within a team as well as independently
• Strong work ethic combined with high quality standards
• High organizational skills and flexibility

• Internal R&D promotion and dissemination support: e.g. Internal R&D dissemination events and R&D newsletter
• Support and organization of internal trainings for public funded project team members
• Flexible support in technology planning activities