Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH
GIZ assists the German Government in achieving its objectives in the field of international cooperation. GIZ offers demand-driven, tailor-made and effective services for sustainable development worldwide. Our actions are guided by the principles of sustainability. We advocate for human rights, equal opportunities and integrity, and we promote market-oriented, ecological and social economic development.
Duty Station:
Gedaref and regular duty trips to the sub-office in Kassala and other destinations
Closing Date:
05 May 2019
Background:
On behalf of the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) and the European Union (EU), GIZ is implementing a project on Vocational Training and Food Security for Refugees and Host Communities in Eastern Sudan:
To support the project, GIZ Office in Gedarefis looking for a qualified person to fill the following position:
Finance Manager with a duty station in Gedaref and regular duty trips to the sub-office in Kassala and other destinations, if required.The Finance Manager is reporting to the Project Manager.
Duties and responsibilities:
The Finance Manager will be responsible for:
Responsibilities
Controlling and management of finances (budget planning and monitoring, costs - and expenditure monitoring, cash flow monitoring, co-financing regulations, fund requests, follow up commitments etc.);
Supervising and using of financial monitoring tools such as SAP, Winpaccs, Cost Control, Excel etc.;
Supervising, controlling and advising GIZ project staff in regard to administrative and financial procedures;
Imparting capacity building and training of admin/finance project personal;
Quality assurance and preparation of financial reporting to donors, AV or other stakeholders as per the respective requirements and regulations;
the development of project budget and calculations
financial planning
the overall financial monitoring
the financial reporting to EU and BMZ
ensuring that financial regulations of GIZ and EU are complied with
interfacing with the HQ and the GIZ office
Facilitating Internal and External Audits
advising the officers responsible for commission
The Finance Manager performs the following tasks:
Tasks
Finance and accounting
accounting and financial management (planning, monitoring, reporting) for the two above mentioned projects
monitoring of all service packages (Leistungspakete)
budgeting planning and monitoring of budget
managing, updates, and monitors the monthly budget and financial plans
checking WinPaccs journals for AVs; compiling correction sheet
rebooking of EU and BMZ related expenditure
monitoring of obligos
settlement of co-financed project including adaption of OuR and EU rules and regulations,
preparing for the cash request regarding EU funding, preparing request for payments to EU
Financial monitoring, reporting and controls
calculation for new co-financed projects, expenditure planning
calculation of modification offers, offers for follow-on phase, special funds
expenditure planning, Cost Control
supporting the project managers and senior project staff in planning the program’s cash budget
monitoring of commission value
familiarizes with specificities of EU procurement rules and regulations
preparation and follow-up of EU and GIZ audits
elaborating financial reports
Other duties/additional tasks
monitoring of contracts
preparation of international grants, financing agreement and subsidies
interfacing with HQ and GIZ office
performs other duties and tasks at the request of the management
Minimum Qualification, Skills and Experience Required:
Qualifications
University degree in relevant specialisation and qualification in business administration is desirable (equivalent of BA or MBA)Academic degree (BA, Master or MBA) in the area of business economics, business administration, public administration or equivalent
Professional experience
At least 5 years GIZ experience preferable in a project / programme / or GIZ Office in the area of finance.
At least 3 years GIZ EU Co-financing experience, experience in cost control is preferred
Proven in-depth understanding of financial planning and accounting (BMZ /EU)
Experience in working within international teams
Very good working knowledge of ITC technologies and computer applications (e.g. MS Office, Cost Control, Winpaccs, SAP)
Fluent written and oral knowledge in English; Arabic and / or German are an asset
Other knowledge, additional competences
good working knowledge of ITC technologies (related software, phone, fax, email, the internet) and computer applications (e.g. MS Office)
very good knowledge English;German and Arabic is an asset
in-depth understanding of financial planning and accounting
Working experience in the GIZ is preferred
Working experience for EU co-financed projects is preferred
broad experience of financial planning, monitoring and reporting
willingness to upskill as required by the tasks to be performed –corresponding measures are agreed with management
Closing date: 05.05.2019
This position is open for internal and external applicants. To submit your application, send your CV and cover letter in English to:
E-mail: giz-recruitment-sudan@giz.de the name of the position you are applying for must be entered in the subject line.
The application shall not exceed 1MB. References and degrees will be requested if required and shall not be sent via email
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In English CV
Motivation letter
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