Financial Controller/ Project Accountant

Transparency International (TI) is the global civil society organisation leading the fight against corruption. Through more than 90 chapters worldwide and an international secretariat in Berlin, Germany, TI raises awareness of the damaging effects of corruption and works with partners in government, business and civil society to develop and implement effective measures to tackle it.

Job Description

Main Purpose: To ensure transparent and effective financial management by providing support to the project managers in regional and other departments in the areas of project accounting

Staff level: Programme Coordinator.

Reporting lines: Reports to Finance Director

Contract: for 24 months; with option for extension

Starting date: 15 June or earlier

Location: Berlin, Germany

Working language: English

Key responsibilities:

• Provide technical accounting and financial management support and financial oversight to programme managers and coordinators in their work on project budget proposals, financial management and reporting to donors
• Review and approval of project budgets
• Monitoring of spending against project budgets
• Produce, review and approval of financial reports
• Preparation of project audits and contact person for auditors
• Develop user friendly tools and templates to standardise and facilitate project financial management and reporting (taking specific donor requirements into account)
• Support of year-end work and preparation of project related parts of financial statements
• Training of staff and National Chapters on financial management of projects

Knowledge, experience and skills:

• Education/studies as Accountant, or relevant degree
• Practical experience with project management, financial monitoring and accounting or auditing preferably in international organisations
• At least 3 years of professional experience
• Excellent oral and written skills in English and German essential; another language (French or Spanish) an advantage
• Excellent knowledge of MS Office, especially Excel
• Knowledge of Oracle e-business suite or other prominent ERP system would be an advantage
• Creativity, ability to work independently and within the finance team and with other department teams
• Ability to work against tight deadlines
• Good personal communication skills, especially explaining accounting and financial matters to non-financial staff
• Strong organisational skills
• Solid understanding of project contracts
• Culturally sensitive and able to handle issues with diplomacy and to cultivate productive working relationships

Other information about the post and duty station:
Transparency International and its global network offer an inspiring work environment with real learning opportunities and support. Berlin is an attractive metropolitan city with relatively low cost of living.

To apply:

Qualified candidates should submit an application in English including a cover letter and CV via email, to:

projectaccountantjob@transparency.org

The subject line should include your full name and the job title.

The closing date for applications is 22 May 2011. Applications received by this date will take priority; however, late applications will be considered if the position has not been filled.

Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Transparency International is an equal opportunity employer.

To learn more about Transparency International visit our website at www.transparency.org