Deutsche Welthungerhilfe e.V.

Expert Finance and Processes*

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Last update: Feb 7, 2023 Last update: Feb 7, 2023

Details

Deadline: Feb 28, 2023 Deadline for applications has passed
Location: Germany Germany
Job type:Contract, 12 months +
Languages:
English, FrenchEnglish, French
Work experience: Min 3 years
Date posted:Feb 6, 2023

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Description

The position is to be filled as soon as possible with a contract duration of two years. There are good prospects for an extension. Employment location will be Bonn, Germany or one of the Programme Countries involved.

As Expert Finance and Processes, you will be responsible for a multi-country program in Welthungerhilfe's (WHH's) French-speaking project countries funded by BMZ. You will be part of the Program Finance and Operations (PFO) team in the Finance Unit. The program covers the countries Burundi, Central African Republic, Republic of Congo, Haiti, Mali and Niger. In addition, you will replace Heads of Finance on the ground in WHH project countries as needed and requested.

Your responsibilities

  • Coordinate and manage program finances in accordance with internal and external regulations
  • Budget set up and budget changes, as well as coordination of budget planning for multi-country programs in FundsPro
  • Ensure timely inputs and updates of financial data in FundsPro
  • Preparation of financial statements and individual/consolidated budget balances including expenditure monitoring
  • Quality review and assurance and preparation of aggregated internal and external financial reports
  • Contact person for the Heads of Finance of the participating country offices regarding financial issues related to the programs
  • Support the Heads of Project with finance data analysis, risk reporting and financial monitoring
  • Support the Head of Project to ensure timely expenditure planning as well as revenue planning of institutional donor contributions (liquidity planning)
  • Support and coordination of internal and external audits and implementation of improvement measures
  • Taking over tasks of an Interim Head of Finance (HoF) in case of temporary HoF vacancies in WHH project countries

Your profile

  • A university/polytechnic degree or completed commercial training in a relevant field such as accounting and/or controlling
  • At least 3 years of professional experience in the financial management of programs
  • Experience in the financial management of projects
  • Several years of international experience in financial management is desirable
  • Strong ability to work under pressure and willingness to travel to areas with volatile local conditions
  • Fluency in French and a good command of English is required

Our offer

We offer you the opportunity to work in a responsible and interesting field as part of an extremely dedicated team. Welthungerhilfe attaches great importance to the personal and professional development of its employees and the balance of their work and private life. This includes flexible working hours as well as working from home. Remuneration is based on our gender-independent salary scale. In addition, Welthungerhilfe offers numerous other benefits, which are listed under "Our benefits".

Please send your application via our online recruiting system by February 28, 2023 by followig this link. Your contact person is Nawid Ketabi. Welthungerhilfe is committed to fighting terrorism in all its activities. Accordingly, any applicant who is offered employment will be screened against lists of known and suspected terrorists.

*Welthungerhilfe values diversity and ensures an inclusive, non-discriminatory working environment. We welcome applications from suitably qualified people from all sections of the community.