HR/Administrative Assistant (Remote)

Centre for Research on Energy and Clean Air is looking for an energetic, proactive, and detail-oriented candidate to join its team in a Finance, HR and Administration role. The role will support the smooth functioning of day-to-day financial, human resources, and administrative processes, working closely with internal teams and external partners across diverse geographies.

Candidates should have 1–3 years of relevant experience in finance, HR, administration, or operations, preferably within the development sector. The ideal candidate will have a good understanding of basic financial and administrative processes, including invoice processing, accounts payable and receivable, financial record-keeping, billing and payments, payroll coordination, and cash flow management. The role will also support key HR processes, including drafting and processing employment and service contracts, maintaining personnel records, and tracking annual leave.

The candidate should have strong organisational and coordination skills, excellent attention to detail, and the ability to maintain accurate records and handle financial and personnel information with discretion. They should be comfortable working collaboratively with internal teams and external service providers, managing multiple priorities, and ensuring that processes are completed accurately and on time.

About CREA

The Centre for Research on Energy and Clean Air (CREA) is an independent research organisation focused on revealing the trends, causes, and health impacts, as well as the solutions to air pollution. We use scientific data, research and evidence to support the efforts of governments, companies and campaigning organisations worldwide in their efforts to move towards clean energy and clean air. We believe that effective research and communication are the key to successful policies, investment decisions and advocacy efforts.

Language skills: high level of fluency in English, and sufficient fluency in Finnish to handle practical administrative matters.

Education: bachelor’s degree or equivalent.

Key Responsibilities

Support day-to-day finance operations, including processing invoices and assisting with accounts payable and receivable

Help maintain accurate financial records and documentation

Collaborate with internal teams to ensure smooth billing and payment processes

To  support monthly payroll processes with external partners

To support cash flow management

Draft and process  employment and service contracts 

Keeping track of  annual leave days  and personnel records

Your key competencies

Proven experience in financial operations, preferably within a non-profit or international context

1–3 years of experience in finance, accounting, or a related field

Basic understanding of financial processes such as invoicing, payments, and reconciliations

Strong attention to detail and willingness to learn

Organised and reliable, with the ability to manage multiple tasks

Ability to work independently in a fully remote, global team

Nice to have

Experience in cloud-based accounting tools (Netvisor)

Experience in international payroll and multi-currency environments.

Understanding of Finnish bookkeeping rules and regulations 

Please apply here by 2nd September 2026 by submitting your CV and a motivation letter of no more than 200 words.