Finance Officer – Partners

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

• Oversee bookkeeping, cost allocation, and financial documentation in accounting system.

• Prepare annual accounts, donor refunds, returns, and fund requests in collaboration with partner finance teams.

• Support project implementation, ensuring compliance with co-financing agreements and WHH standards.

• Monitor documentation of assets, inventory, and vehicle management across partners.

• Ensure monthly cost-sharing bookings for salaries, offices, and vehicles are accurate and timely.

• Verify partner statutory payments (TAX, PAYE, social security, insurance) and ensure proper booking.

• Review procurement requests and contracts for budget availability and compliance.

• Coordinate and facilitate partner capacity-building trainings and technical support.

• Lead budget formulation for proposals with partners and the Business Development unit.

• Second level review of partner vouchers and financial reports, ensuring accuracy and compliance.

• Conduct and document partner financial assessments and compliance reviews.

• Lead and coordinate internal/external audits and donor spot checks, particularly for partners.

• Follow up partner implementation of review and audit recommendations.

• Maintain a database and dashboard on partner assessments, compliance, and audit reports.

• 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.

• 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 professional conduct.

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

• Self-driven, organized, flexible, and a proactive team player.

• Experience supervising finance staff (Accountants, Cashiers).

• Ability to meet reporting deadlines and maintain high-quality standards.

• Proven ability to build and sustain effective working relationships with partners and staff.

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.