Projects Assistant Finance Specialist

Location: Istanbul - Rumelifeneri

Koç University was founded in 1993 by the Vehbi Koç Foundation with the vision of achieving excellence in education, pioneering scientific research, and contributing value to society. Ranked among the top 500 universities globally, our university is one of Turkey’s most prestigious institutions and aims to contribute to scientific, technological, and societal progress with its research-oriented structure. We offer an inspiring and dynamic living environment on our campus, creating a distinctive working atmosphere.

At Koç University, our employees advance their careers in a dynamic and supportive work environment as part of a team of experts and innovators. Our workplace fosters continuous learning and offers opportunities for personal and professional development. With our vision and strong values, we invite you to join the Koç University family to achieve new milestones in your career.

We are looking for a Projects Finance Specialist to join the Project Management Office Directorate of our university who meets the following criteria:

Qualification

• Bachelor's Degree is required (Social/Administrative Sciences, Life Sciences, Physical / Engineering Sciences). Having a Master’s Degree (any field) is a preference, but not a must
• Excellent command of English
• Ability to effectively summarize and communicate documents related to the funded
• projects (such as grant agreement, consortium agreement, management and financial reporting rules, Koç University procedures)
• Advanced coordination, organization and communication skills to work with internal (HR, Accounting and Procurement Departments) and external (funding authorities) stakeholders
• Having a minimum of 1 years Research Administrator experience is a preference
• Professional use of Microsoft Office applications

Job Description

• Support faculty members and other researchers to effectively and efficiently manage their projects.
• Communicate and work one-on-one with Principal Investigators (mostly faculty members) to facilitate project based internal and external requirements.
• Provide guidance and feedback for solving management and reporting related issues.
• Coordinate with relevant internal departments to prepare project financial reports.
• Prepare internal guides and define new processes when required.
• Maintain digital records of all projects and prepare documents for upper management.

Campus Opportunities

• Unlimited access to the Sports Center,
• Health Center,
• Unlimited access to the Suna Kıraç Library,
• Participation in cultural and arts events at the Sevgi Gönül Cultural Center.

Benefits

• Koç Foundation membership & Foundation Health Insurance,
• “Healthy Living Program for Koç Members” via Koç Healthcare,
• Access to Koç Group Sports Club facilities,
• Employee Support Program,
• Discounts at member establishments with the Koç Ailem card,
• Flexible benefits through Flextra Program,
• Training programs to support professional and behavioral development,
• Tuition fee discounts,
• Shuttle,
• Birthday leave.

Koç University embraces the principle of equal opportunities. All candidates are evaluated without discrimination based on race, gender, national or social origin, religion, age, disability, sexual orientation, or marital status.