Finanzmanager*in Verwendungsnachweisprüfung

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Position Title: Finanzmanager*in Verwendungsnachweisprüfung
Location: Bonn, Eschborn
Country: Germany
Deadline Date: 09.03.2025

Job Details

Job Posting Organization:
The Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) has been supporting the implementation of development policy goals worldwide for over 50 years. As a company of the German government, GIZ collaborates with partner organizations in 120 countries, engaging in various projects aimed at improving lives and creating meaningful tasks for its employees. The organization is committed to making a difference in the world while fostering personal development for its staff.

Job Overview:
The position of Finanzmanager*in Verwendungsnachweisprüfung involves supporting the International Climate Initiative (IKI) with a project focused on the verification of usage reports. This role includes the examination of up to 449 usage reports and final reports, providing consultancy to national and international organizations such as GIZ, KfW, and both German and foreign grant recipients. The successful candidate will be expected to engage in commercial-legal consulting, particularly in the preparation of usage reports, and ensure quality assurance of commercial-legal evaluations within the IKI VN audit team. The position requires ongoing coordination with clients such as BMWK, BMUV, and AA, as well as conducting on-site inspections at German recipients.

Duties and Responsibilities:
The duties and responsibilities of the Finanzmanager*in include:

• Providing commercial-legal consulting to grant recipients, especially in the preparation of usage reports.
• Conducting commercial-legal examinations of usage reports and final reports from climate protection projects.
• Preparing audit opinions, memos, and evaluations.
• Ensuring quality assurance of commercial-legal audit opinions within the IKI VN audit team.
• Continuously coordinating with clients such as BMWK, BMUV, and AA.
• Working with the project database and maintaining records.
• Conducting on-site inspections at German recipients.

Required Qualifications:
The required qualifications for this position include:

• A completed degree from a university or university of applied sciences in social or political sciences, administrative sciences, business administration, economics, law, or a comparable degree.
• Several years of relevant work experience in commercial-legal examination of usage reports and proficiency in formulating complex texts.
• Relevant experience in conducting professional supervision, including quality assurance, peer review, etc.
• Strong teamwork and customer orientation, excellent self-organization, and attention to detail.
• Experience with modern IT systems, including databases and MS Office.
• Knowledge of federal budget and grant law.
• Fluent German and English language skills.

Educational Background:
Candidates must possess a completed degree from a university or university of applied sciences in relevant fields such as social or political sciences, administrative sciences, business administration, economics, law, or a comparable qualification. This educational background is essential for understanding the complexities of the role and the legal frameworks involved in financial management and controlling.

Experience:
The position requires several years of relevant work experience, particularly in the commercial-legal examination of usage reports. Candidates should have a proven track record in formulating complex texts and conducting professional supervision, which may include quality assurance and peer reviews. This level of experience is crucial for ensuring the integrity and accuracy of financial management processes within the organization.

Languages:
Fluent proficiency in both German and English is mandatory for this position. These language skills are essential for effective communication with clients and stakeholders, as well as for the preparation of reports and documentation. Additional language skills may be considered an asset but are not required.

Additional Notes:
This position is suitable for full-time or part-time employment. The organization emphasizes the importance of adaptability to changing conditions both domestically and internationally, reflecting the dynamic nature of the work involved. Candidates should be prepared for potential travel and varying work environments. Applications are only accepted through the organization's e-recruiting system, and candidates are advised to check their spam/junk folders for confirmation emails.