The EU-IPA2017 co funded Project “Countering Serious Crime in the Western Balkans” managed by the GIZ

 

GIZ Administrative Officer (Administrative & Accountancy focus)

JOB DESCRIPTION

 

The EU co funded “Countering Serious Crime in the Western Balkans” project is implemented by the Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH – GIZ. The project is composed of 4 areas of intervention with the overall objective to counter Serious Crime in the Western Balkans. The technical expertise will be provided by EU Prosecutors and Legal Advisors.

The project is searching one person capable being part of the administrative management and accounting team to support the project. The selected candidate will be offered a GIZ national personnel contract for the duration of the 24 months and should be available to start 1st January 2018. Invitation to apply is hereby advertised: applications can be received until 12:00 noon on the 24 of November 2017.

 

Overall Purpose of Post

To support the project team, in the implementation of the project by providing back up in:

  1. administrative tasks (local contracts, organization of trips, events, workshops, etc.);
  2. accounting;
  3. financial monitoring;

The above functions are indicative and may be modified according to the needs of the project.

 

Job Description:

  • Ensure the strict application of the GIZ O+R;
  • Manage the daily accounting and manage both the Cash-book and Bank-book;
  • Maintain and administer the GIZ financial systems within the project in accordance with the guidance of the Head of Finance and Administration Officer, GIZ HQ book-keeping and financial controller;
  • Efficient processing of all local payments in compliance with GIZ and EU procedures and daily invoice checking, processing and record keeping;
  • Liaison with the GIZ HQ in the country in relation to booking costs and checking invoices;
  • Ensure detailed financial records are kept in the formats needed for GIZ internal controlling, internal audits and for EU audits;
  • Provide administrative support for the implementation of all 4 areas of intervention;
  • Monitoring and regular reporting on the spent and planned resources.

Qualifications and experience sought:

  • Bachelor’s degree or at least 8 years of relevant professional experience;
  • At least 3 years of previous experience in accounting in the context of EU-funded projects;
  • Fluent in spoken and written English, German would be an advantage;
  • Proficient IT skills (in particular: Word, Excel, SAP);
  • Personal and interpersonal skills, including excellent team-working and communication skills;
  • Attention to detail and accuracy, in particular in relation to accounting or budget monitoring;
  • Customer and service-oriented attitude, fast-learner and willingness to be flexible and prepared to contribute to the company in other duties as required;
  • Experience in GIZ procedures knowledge will be considered as a significant advantage.

Location

The office base will be in Podgorica.

 

Please send us your CV in europass or europeaid format in English and a half page motivation letter, also in English, which will outline the contributions that would make each applicant a suitable candidate until 12:00 noon on the 24 of November 2017 in digital form using the option KONKURIŠITE NA OGLAS. Only short listed candidates will be invited for an interview. 

* Note: In order to enhance your chance for entry to the shortlist it is very important to fill in detail all the fields listed in application form: add your CV in English and supporting documents that may be relevant to the given position (certificates, cover letter, references, etc.).

 

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