Assistant for Accounting / Project Controlling (M/F/D) (DE2211AC)

The Center for Evaluation and Development is a non-profit charitable organisation that researches which programmes and policies are successful in development cooperation. The Center aims to contribute to the alleviation of need and poverty in Africa, Asia and Latin America and to sustainable development. The Center cooperates with renowned partners such as UNICEF, ILO, World Bank, World Food Programme WFP, WHO, UN Climate Fund, Bread for the World, KfW and GIZ.

Your main tasks:

• Processing and checking incoming and outgoing invoices and filing them
• Supporting the preparation of monthly and annual financial statements
• Monitoring project finances in Excel
• File management and document administration
• Support with invoices in German and English to project sponsors
• Preparation of cost statements and overviews
• Verification and processing of project accounts (control of exchange rates)

Your profile:

• Good written and spoken English skills are a must
• You have successfully completed training or study of accounting and commerce
• You enjoy working with numbers and Excel
• You have some basic knowledge of accounting, invoicing and auditing
• You are independent, very precise and have a very good understanding of numbers
• You keep a clear head even under time pressure and can prioritise and handle several things at the same time
• You are able to handle sensitive data in an appropriate manner
• You can comfortably use Microsoft software, especially Excel

This is what we offer you:

• Structured and goal-oriented work within a global department
• External further training opportunities as required
• Intensive induction with "job mentor"
• Home office option
• Flexible working hours
• 30 days holiday per year
• Job ticket and subsidised sports activities
• Company health management
• Our location in Mannheim is centrally located and easily accessible by public transport

Due to our international profile, intercultural skills and a friendly, engaging manner as well as very good English skills are a prerequisite. At least a level of C1 of German proficiency is expected.

We offer you a meaningful job in an interesting and international environment in the heart of Mannheim.

If you would like to support us with enthusiasm and passion, we cordially invite you to apply. Career beginners are also welcome! We especially encourage people with an international background to apply.

We ask applicants to keep in mind the salary range of a charitable organisation working for development and poverty reduction in Africa and Asia.

Please send your application including cover letter, CV, references and salary expectations to jobs@c4ed.org until 15 December 2022.