#  Administrative & Accounting Assistant

**Location:** Remote (home office, Germany based preferred, occasional travel)

**Reports to:** Head of Administration / Executive Assistant

This is an initial one-year fixed term engagement with the possibility of extension and longer-term collaboration.

**Start Date:** At the earliest.

### About Global Standard

Global Standard gGmbH is a self-funded non-profit organisation registered in Germany, with the mission to ensure the highest level of social and environmental impact in textile value chains through voluntary sustainability standards and related activities.

### Role Overview

- To strengthen our team, we are looking for a reliable and well-organized individual who combines administrative skills with accounting knowledge. This role is a hybrid position with approximately equal responsibilities in administration and accounting.

### Key Responsibilities

- **Administration**
    - Supporting general office organization
    - Data and document handling
    - Supporting the coordination and administration of governing council activities (e.g. meeting preparation, documentation, follow-ups)
    - Assisting in the organization of meetings, including scheduling, preparation of materials, and minute-taking
    - Contributing to the improvement of internal processes
- **Accounting**
    - Support in day-to-day financial accounting activities
    - Processing incoming and outgoing invoices
    - Assisting with payment preparation and tracking
    - Maintaining and reconciling accounts
    - Supporting monthly and annual closing processes

Required Skillset

- Completed commercial training or a comparable qualification
- Experience in accounting and/or administration
- Structured, detail-oriented, and independent working style
- Strong organizational skills and the ability to handle confidential information with discretion
- Proficiency in MS Office; experience with accounting software Datev is a plus
- Native German speaker, fluent in English

### Why join Global Standard?

- Be part of one of the world’s most respected VSS setter at a time of critical global change.
- Make a meaningful impact on sustainable development.
- Work with a mission-driven, passionate and diverse team.
- Enjoy flexible working arrangements and an environment that values leadership, innovation, and impact.
- Take pride in being self-efficient, finding fulfillment and joy

### Apply

**Interested candidates are invited to submit their application materials to [This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..](mailto:hr@global-standard.org.) Please include** "Administration & Accounting Assistant”- Application from \[Your Name\]” **in the subject line. Please submit the following:**

- CV/Resume
- Cover Letter detailing motivation and qualifications relevant to the position, as well as salary expectations.
- An extended certificate of good conduct is required

**Global Standard gGmbH is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.**

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