The Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) – The University in the Helmholtz Association

In dialogue with society, KIT develops solutions for major challenges – from climate change, energy transition, and sustainable use of natural resources to artificial intelligence, technological sovereignty, and demographic change. As the University in the Helmholtz Association, KIT combines scientific excellence from knowledge acquisition to application orientation under one roof – making it uniquely positioned to drive this transformation. As a university of excellence, KIT offers its more than 10,000 employees and its 22,800 students outstanding opportunities to shape a sustainable and resilient future.
KIT – Science for Impact.

Business Economist (m/f/d)

Specializing in Taxes and Financial Statements

• Finance Service Unit (SE 1)
• permanent
• 01/01/2027
• full-time
• 51,500.00 to 62,500.00 EUR gross per year

Responsibilities
The focus of your work lies in monitoring expense, revenue, and interim accounts, as well as ensuring proper booking of business transactions. Furthermore, you will contribute to the preparation of KIT's annual financial statements and segment reporting.

As a public-law corporation, KIT is required to report to various authorities. In this context, you will support the preparation of statistics and reports, for example, for grant providers or the State Statistical Office. You will also handle tax law issues and are responsible for preparing the monthly VAT returns, among other tasks.
Profile
You have a completed business administration degree (Bachelor's) or have completed training as a certified accountant with several years of relevant professional experience. We require very good knowledge of tax law. Knowledge of public budget law, especially the regulations for administrative heads of research institutions (HGF) and for the universities of the state of Baden-Württemberg, is an advantage. Experience with MS Office programs Word and Excel, SAP knowledge, as well as a careful, dedicated, and team-oriented approach to work round off your profile.
We Offer

Family Friendliness
The "KIT-Family +" program supports you in reconciling family and career – through childcare, holiday programs, a parent-child office, and help with care for relatives.

Flexible Working Hours
Utilize flexitime, mobile working, and 30 days of vacation for optimal work-life balance.

Health
Under the motto "Fit at KIT – with Body, Mind, and Soul," we promote your health with sports courses, offers for mental health, and regular preventive check-ups.

Individual Additional Benefits
Benefit from a company pension scheme (VBL), a monthly subsidy of 25 Euros for the Jobticket BW, and diverse offers for culture and leisure.

Career and Development
We support you with structured onboarding, diverse further training opportunities, and individual promotion. This is how we strengthen your personal growth.

Meaningful Work
Your work creates the conditions for top-level research – and contributes to science making a difference for society and the future.

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