Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) in Ukraine is seeking a qualified professional for the Country Office to fill the position of the
Junior Financial Specialist (full-time, Kyiv)
(internal SAP code: Junior Financial Specialist)
As a service provider in the field of international cooperation for sustainable development and international education work, we are dedicated to shaping a future worth living around the world. GIZ has over 50 years of experience in a wide variety of areas, including economic development and employment promotion, energy and the environment, and peace and security. The diverse expertise of our federal enterprise is in demand around the globe – from the German Government, European Union institutions, the United Nations, the private sector and governments of other countries. We work with businesses, civil society actors and research institutions, fostering successful interaction between development policy and other policy fields and areas of activity. Our main commissioning party is the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ). The commissioning parties and cooperation partners all place their trust in GIZ, and we work with them to generate ideas for political, social and economic change, to develop these into concrete plans and to implement them. Since we are a public-benefit federal enterprise, German and European values are central to our work. Together with our partners in national governments worldwide and cooperation partners from the worlds of business, research and civil society, we work flexibly to deliver effective solutions that offer people better prospects and sustainably improve their living conditions.
Key responsibilities include inter alia:
- Cash desk transactions;
- Bank transactions (online banking);
- Invoice checking – following adapted processes;
- The document flow management;
- Supporting in Monitoring and management of Accounts Payable/Receivable, Obligation (SAP, WINPACCS);
- Supporting that all related requirements of internal controls (IC) are met, and annual controls are being prepared and conducted appropriately;
- Performing various tasks within the financial management and accounting within the project;
- Maintaining archive of financial documents;
- Performing other duties and tasks at the request of management.
Required qualifications, competences and experience:
- University degree in relevant specialization and qualification in business administration desirable (equivalent of BA)or related area;
- At least 2 years’ professional experience;
- Experience of working in NGO is an advantage;
- Good working knowledge of ITC technologies (related software, phone, email, the internet) and computer applications (e.g., MS Office);
- Confidential handling of data and information;
- Good knowledge of the English language, a knowledge of German is an advantage, native speaker of Ukrainian;
- Willingness to upskill as required by the tasks to be performed – corresponding measures are agreed with management;
- Proactive, innovative, and hands-on attitude;
- Keen on details within checking of reports.
We offer:
- Official employment;
- Salary fixed in EUR, performance-related bonuses and 13th salary;
- Medical insurance, 29 vacation days annually;
- Language classes, hard and soft skills trainings;
- Individual and group psychological support;
- Possible remote and flexible work;
- Meaningful and valuable work, international environment.
Employment conditions
Full-time position with 40-hours working week. The contract duration is 1 year. Prolongation is possible. Starting as soon as possible.
GIZ is an equal opportunity employer and offers an attractive and challenging working environment with opportunities for skill enhancement.
Application
We are looking forward to your application in English, comprising your CV and a Cover letter explaining your motivation to apply for the job until COB 01 June 2023, Thursday.
By sending the application the candidate gives the consent for the personal data processing for recruitment processes solely.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for the next stages of the recruitment process.
