Financial Processing Project Accounting

As the German Red Cross (DRK), it is our job to be there for people and to help them - solely according to the extent of their need. The Red Cross and Red Crescent movement has been providing comprehensive help to people for more than 150 years. No matter what we do and where we work, our seven Red Cross principles always guide our actions: humanity, impartiality, neutrality, independence, voluntary service, unity and universality.

In the DRK General Secretariat in Berlin, you will help shape the future direction of the DRK eV as the national Red Cross Society and leading association of the voluntary welfare sector. Every day, you will contribute to ensuring that people in Germany and around the world receive help - solely according to their level of need.

To strengthen the “Operation & National Society Cooperation” team, we are looking for you as a financial clerk for project accounting (m/f/d) as soon as possible.

This is a full-time position, initially limited to 2 years. A long-term collaboration is sought.

Your tasks:
Financial processing of DRK projects in the area of “International Cooperation”, which means in detail:

Participation in the budget preparation and budget monitoring of foreign projects
Preparation of requests for funds from the grantor and control of receipt of payments
Accounting for projects, preparation of interim and final use certificates for submission to the DRK audit office and the funding bodies in accordance with the specific funding regulations (BMZ, Federal Foreign Office, EU and other third-party funding bodies)
Transfer of advances to foreign delegations, settlement of foreign cash accounts, filing and archiving of cash receipts
Maintaining the project master file, processing invoices and preparing payment and booking instructions
Close communication with the finance delegates in the DRK foreign delegations, partly in English
Accompanying internal and external audits
Participation in preparatory annual closing work for the foreign aid sector

We expect:
Successfully completed commercial/administrative training or comparable qualification
Sound accounting knowledge
Initial experience in accounting for grants, especially from the EU, BMZ and AA and other grant providers
Sound knowledge of the Federal Budget Code, knowledge of grant law desirable
Proficiency in financial accounting software within SAP and/or Microsoft Dynamics 365
Experienced use of Office 365, especially Excel
Good written and spoken English skills
Responsible and independent work, ability to work in a team
identification with the principles of the Red Cross

We offer:
A responsible and varied activity in the spirit of humanity
Space for your professional and personal development in an experienced and committed team
Fair working conditions according to the DRK reform collective agreement Remuneration according to salary group 9b
30 days of vacation per year and Christmas Eve and New Year's Eve off
An attractive company pension plan (VBL)
Flexible working time models to ensure the compatibility of work and family
Mobile working (full-time up to ten working days per month) with presence at the Berlin location depending on work requirements
Urban Sports Club, Headspace, Babbel and other individual offers for health promotion and development
How to apply
If you have any questions about the position, please contact Ms. Ines Beuster, Head of Operational Finance, by phone at +49151 728 14811 or by email at i.beuster@dk.de.

As an employer, the principles of the Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement represent a special obligation for us. We welcome applications from people regardless of ethnic, social and national origin, gender, religion, age, disability or sexual orientation.

We look forward to receiving your application by January 15, 2025!