Finance Officer – Compliance & Accountability

• Act as the focal point for compliance administration.

• Ensure project funds are managed in line with Welthungerhilfe and donor regulations.

• Support preparation of budget control documents, annual financial statements, and financial reports for donors.

• Monitor management of relief supplies, assets, and inventory, ensuring compliance with import and asset management policies.

• Check monthly cost-sharing of employment costs, office and vehicle running costs.

• Review voucher files for completeness and compliance with internal standards.

• Review procurement, logistics, and HR compliance across all projects.

• Ensure completeness and quality of digital voucher scanning and filing systems.

• Lead and coordinate internal/external audits and donor spot checks.

• Follow up implementation of audit and review recommendations to ensure continued robustness of internal control environment.

• Support monitoring and backstopping missions to project locations.

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Economics from a recognized institution.

• CPA, CIMA, or ACCA membership (or significant progress toward it) is an advantage.

• Minimum five years’ experience in project financial administration, preferably with international NGOs.

• Proven experience managing donor-funded grants (e.g., BMZ, AA, GIZ, Charity Water, ENABEL, EU, UN).

• Proficient in financial software and Office 365 applications.

• Demonstrated integrity, transparency, and professionalism in financial conduct.

• Strong analytical, advisory, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to support senior management.

• Self-driven, flexible, organized, and an effective team player.

• Ability to meet reporting deadlines and ensure compliance with policies and standards.

• Proven capacity to build and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

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. Remuneration is based on our gender-independent salary scale.