As an international cooperation enterprise for sustainable development with worldwide operations, the federally owned Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH supports the German Government in achieving its development-policy objectives.

GIZ is a federally owned enterprise operating worldwide, assisting the German Government in achieving its policy objectives in the field of international cooperation. It offers demand-driven, tailor-made and effective services for sustainable development worldwide.

In Tanzania and across the region GIZ supports the Government of the United Republic of Tanzania and the EAC in attaining their development goals. GIZ is seeking to recruit national personnel to support the finance team of its Service Unit in Tanzania. The Junior Finance Specialist will work closely with the Fi-nance Manager within the Service Unit in Dar es Salaam. The position offers the opportunity to gain com-prehensive experience in financial management and to gradually take on increased responsibilities within the finance function

Responsibilities and Tasks

· Supporting local projects with their financial planning, monitoring costs and expenditure with SAP S/4HANA

· Preparation of project's financial reports in line with the requirements of different international donors - Preparation and follow-up of internal and external controls

· Drafting of budgets for new projects or related to project extensions

· Providing financial information to the Head of Service Unit in Tanzania (HoSu) related to re-quests or on a pre-scheduled basis on time

· Quality assessment of administrative functions and regular exchange with HoSu and other Finance Managers of the Service Unit to improve quality and to harmonize/standardize pro-cesses

· Close exchange with other finance managers in Tanzania and in other countries if East Africa

· Performs other duties and tasks assigned by the supervisor.

Qualification

· University degree in business administration or comparable qualification

· Excellent knowledge of the use of Microsoft, especially MS-Excel

· First experience with an (Big 4) audit company or with controlling of big international companies is a plus

· Strong attention to details and organizational skills

· Good communication and interpersonal skills

· Fluent in English.