Job Description

Ridgeline Discovery

, a Versant Ventures Discovery Engine, creates and operates Versant-financed innovative biotech companies in partnership with entrepreneurs, industry, and leading academics across Europe. In recent years, Ridgeline has assembled an international team of >50 highly experienced drug discovery and industry professionals and built and operated multiple new successful companies; these companies have raised significant funds through Series B, IPO and an exit through a trade sale.



Ridgeline Discovery GmbH is seeking a

Finance Assistant (Sachbearbeiter:in Finanz- und Rechnungswesen)

who will be proactive, self-starter and reliable in providing support in Finance matters for approximately

12 months

as a maternity leave cover.



The successful candidate will be highly motivated and enthusiastic, hands-on, detail-oriented, eager to learn and possesses exceptional organizational skills.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Support the Finance Manager in day-to-day accounting and administrative activities Maintain purchase order records and matching PO to invoices Monitor and manage the shared finance inbox and respond to routine queries Process invoices and follow up with clients, suppliers and partners as needed Recording and posting all financial transactions in the accounting system (including bank transactions, incoming and outgoing invoices, and credit card statements) Vendor set-up and management Provide administrative support during budget preparation Other projects and supporting as required

QUALIFICATIONS

Work experience in Switzerland is required Commercial apprenticeship (Kaufmannische Grundausbildung, KV, WMS or similar), preferably complemented by further training in accounting (e.g. Sachbearbeiter:in Finanz- und Rechnungswesen) First practical experience in accounts payable or accounting operations (including bookkeeping) Confident user of Microsoft Excel and other MS Office tools Structured, reliable, and detail-oriented working style Service orientated, trustworthy, flexible, efficient and precise approach to work Willingness to learn and support a dynamic, multi-entity environment English required (working language); German is an asset

WHAT WE CURRENTLY OFFER

People:

We are an international and diverse team with talented and passionate people.

Creativity:

We offer an innovative and creative environment.

Development:

We support the individual development of our employees.

Fun:

From time-to-time we organise cool off-site summer and winter team events.

Offices:

Our well-equipped laboratories and offices are located at the Tech Park, a premier address for early-stage start-ups in Basel.

Commuter Benefits:

We support our employees tailored to their personal needs in commuting to work and offer parking facilities or a commuter contribution.

Flexible Working:

We support flexible working as appropriate.

Christmas Closure:

In addition to the 24 holidays per year, our offices/labs are closed between Christmas and New Year.

Birthday Retreat:

On top of that, your birthday is your personal holiday - our employees enjoy their birthday with a day off.

Food:

We like get-togethers during lunch time. Enjoy tasty, subsidised meals from our FELFEL food fridge.

Coffee:

Meet up with your colleagues and grab free coffee.

To apply

, please send us the application form together with your

CV, Diplomas / Certificates and reference letters (Arbeitszeugnisse)

.

Job-ID:

RLD-097