Accounting Specialist

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.

We are seeking a
detail-oriented and motivated Accounting Specialist to join our Finance
Unit. The successful candidate will be responsible for various accounting
tasks, with excellence and integrity.

The Accounting Specialist plays a critical
role in ensuring the integrity, accuracy, and timeliness of financial
operations within GIZ’s development cooperation projects. Operating in close
coordination with both Country Office and Project teams as well as GIZ Head
Office. The Accounting specialist will uphold organizational standards,
facilitate internal controls, and contribute to transparent financial
management in support of impactful development programs.

Financial services

• Execute daily accounting tasks
  including journal entries, account reconciliations, and other routine
  activities with precision and attention to detail.
  

• Monitor and maintain accurate
  accounting records for GIZ projects.
  

• Prepare end-of-month financial
  reports and ensure their timely submission to the designated officer
  responsible for the contract and to GIZ Head Office.
  

• Collaborate effectively with team
  members to improve efficiency and accuracy in accounting processes.
  

• Act as Key Account Manager of
  respective projects and provide support as needed
  

• Monitor accounts payables and
  receivables and reports regularly to the officer responsible for the contract
  and the Finance managers.
  

• Assists with the Bank payment
  processing
  

• Ensure the smooth operation of
  financial administrative processes, in strict alignment with GIZ’s standard
  procedures.
  

• Stay updated on changes in
  accounting standards and financial regulations
  

Internal control and
Audits

• Review vouchers and receipts for
  completeness, cost unit allocations, and category accuracy, making corrections
  when necessary.
  

• Advise project teams on financial
  and compliance issues
  

• Carry out internal controls in
  accordance with GIZ’s internal procedures
  

• Provide support in audits by
  providing documentation and resolving inquiries promptly.
  

Other duties/additional
tasks:

• Promptly report any irregularities
  or challenges related to financial administration and regulatory compliance.
  

• Maintain filing systems in
  accordance with GIZ standards to ensure organized recordkeeping.
  

• Undertake additional tasks assigned
  by management, contributing flexibly to evolving team and project needs.
  

Qualifications and Professional
Experience

• University
  degree in accounting, finance, economics or equivalent
  

• Professional
  certification (CPA, ACCA) preferred.
  

• At least 4 years of professional
  experience in a comparable position
  

• Proven experience in financial administration within an international or
  development cooperation context.
  

• Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and commitment to
  accuracy.
  

• in-depth knowledge of accounting software
  

• Good working knowledge of ICT technologies, related software and computer
  applications
  

• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion.
  

• Willingness to upskill as required by the tasks to be performed –
  corresponding measures are agreed with management.
  

• Excellent organizational and time-management abilities.
  

• Effective communication and teamwork skills
  

• very good knowledge of the European
  language widely used in the country, ideally a knowledge of German.