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Max Mueller Bhavan | India Chennai

Assistant - Administration

Employment Scope 75%

Remuneration according to the local compensation scheme of the Goethe-Institutes in India
We are looking for a committed colleague to join us as Assistant Administration
from 01.09.2027 with a working hours of 30 hours per week with the possibility of extending the Contract further based on the performanc

The Goethe-Institut e.V. is an intermediary organization of the Federal Republic of Germany, with goals that include promoting the knowledge of the German language abroad, fostering international cultural cooperation, and conveying a comprehensive image of Germany through information about its cultural, social, and political life. In India known as Max Mueller Bhavan in memory of the German Indologist – F. Max Mueller.

What we stand for

Around the globe, we connect people sustainably in a vibrant cultural and educational network. With our programs, we promote intercultural dialogue, cultural participation and strengthen the development of civil society structures. Openness and diversity characterize our offers and working methods. We support and promote diversity as a key to understanding and trust.

Equal opportunities and inclusion are important to us. We strive for a balanced gender ratio in all positions and particularly invite interested parties with severe disabilities to apply. If you have any questions, please contact us.

The responsibilities primarily include the following tasks.

The sole responsibility of this profile would be a combination of Organizational role along with administrative work. Hence, we would prefer a candidate with good communication and coordination skills.

Resposibilities:

• Preparation of GST income reports
• Updation and maintenance of TDS files
• Updation and maintenance of Input Tax Details
• Updation and maintenance of Income Tax Reports
• Processing refund requests from Students
• Maintenance of Petty Cash
• Coordination with all the colleagues with regard to our booking system - DOXIS

In addition to the above listed administrative jobs, you will also be responsible for the below mentioned jobs.

• Coordination with the director for general meetings and events and Assisting in Hotel and Travel plans
• Planning and Assisting in Presentations for Inhouse meeting and appointments
• Allocation and Booking of Auditorium

Requirements

• Proficiency in MS Office
• Basic Accounting Knowledge
• High initiative, flexibility and ability to work in a team environment
• Pleasing nature to mingle with the staff
• Good communication and coordination skills
• German Knowledge preferred or Willingness to learn German
• Knowledge of English and Tamil

What We Offer

• Pleasant working conditions as part of the wonderful team
• Training opportunities
• Fair salary structure
• Attractive number of Holidays

Have we convinced you?

Then we look forward to receiving your application (CV, Certificates) by 26.07.2026 mailed to bewerbungen-chennai@goethe.de 

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