Finance Officer* At Welthungerhilfe

The position is to be filled as soon as possible, with an initial contract duration of one year. There are very good prospects for an extension. Employment location will be Monrovia, Liberia.

As Finance Officer you are responsible for the financial-administrative implementation of our projects in Liberia in accordance with internal and donor guidelines (WFP, UNDP, BMZ and German Federal Foreign Office). You will implement existing financial management standards in the programmes and projects efficiently and promptly, thereby making a significant contribution towards the success of the programme work.

Your responsibilities

• Ensuring that the financial and administrative processes of the projects are carried out and aligned with Welthungerhilfe’s financial policies and procedures, and donor contractual agreements
• Ensuring that donor reports are accurate and submitted timely, and all donor queries are responded to promptly
• Instructing and supporting partner organizations in matters relating to financial management, and enhance their capacity to fulfill their contractual obligations to Welthungerhilfe
• Ensuring that voucher documentation is understandable, adequate and appropriate before payments are executed
• Checking partner financial reports and vouchers monthly and booking expenditures in FundsPro
• Supporting the compliance function to monitor Welthungerhilfe’s partners in Liberia.
• Preparing annual account documents in cooperation with the Head of Finance and other Finance Officers
• Preparing internal and external audits and implementing all audit recommendations

Your profile

• A university degree in business administration or equivalent qualifications that are commensurate with this position
• A minimum of 3 years of relevant professional experience of self-implemented as well as partner implemented projects in the global South
• Experience of co-funded projects by BMZ, WFP and German Federal Foreign Office donor is desirable
• A high level of mental and physical resilience
• Coordination, organisational skills and ability to work under a high workload
• Excellent spoken and written English, German language skills would be an asset

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. Remuneration is based on our gender-independent salary scale. In addition, Welthungerhilfe offers numerous other benefits, which are listed under “Our benefits”.

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