Finance Officer - Democracy Reporting International

DRI - Democracy Reporting International

Berlin, Germany

Starting Date: As soon as possible
Duration: One year, with the possibility of extension

Background:

Democracy Reporting International (DRI) is a non-partisan, independent, not-for-profit organisation registered in Berlin. Democracy Reporting International promotes political participation of citizens, accountability of state bodies and the development of democratic institutions world-wide.

DRI is currently recruiting a full-time Finance Officer for its head office in Berlin. In collaboration with, and under supervision of, the Head of Finance and Administration s/he will provide finance and budgeting support to the Programme Unit in order to ensure that projects and programmes are implemented in accordance with contractual obligations by funding partners, other legal requirements and in compliance with DRI’s policy.

Duties and responsibilities:

• Provide support to the Programme Unit for budget preparation and monitoring of expenditure, including the preparation of internal financial reports;
• Prepare financial reports and audits for submission to the funding partners;
• Proactively identify areas of potential financial risk and propose solutions;
• Ensure compliance of project budgeting and financial reporting with funding partner’s contracts and regulations;
• Prepare and carry out financial evaluation of tenders and contracts;
• Contribute to the development and maintenance of appropriate finance systems;
• Ensure regular communication with the Finance Officers in DRI’s field offices and provide guidance and support where required;
• Other relevant duties, as required.

Qualifications required:

• University degree in Business Management or other relevant fields;
• Several years of work experience with finance management in NGOs or international organisations, ideally with multi-donor programmes;
• Experience in developing, managing and monitoring finance and accounting systems, policies and procedures in compliance with international donor requirements;
• Sound knowledge of financial management principles, in particular with regard to project management and allocation of resources;
• Knowledge of, and experience with, EU financial rules and regulations for external actions is an asset;
• Good communication and negotiation skills and ability to work as part of a culturally diverse team;
• Excellent IT-skills, including excellent knowledge of Excel and familiarity with accounting systems;
• Fluency in written and spoken English, knowledge of German and French is an asset.

For interested applicants, please send your application (cover letter and CV) to recruiting@democracy-reporting.orgaddressed to Ms. Laura Stanga. Please include “Finance Officer” in the subject line. 

Closing date for applications: 7 July 2015. 

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview.