Are you a finance professional seeking an opportunity to work with an international organization? The Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) is hiring a Finance Manager for its Network for Inclusive Economic Development (NIED) Cluster in Ghana. This role involves financial management, budget control, and commercial compliance, primarily for the Invest4Jobs project. Read on to learn more about this exciting opportunity!

About GIZ Ghana: GIZ is a public-benefit federal enterprise working in over 100 countries worldwide, focusing on economic development, energy, environment, peace, and security. In Ghana, GIZ operates across three key areas:

• Climate and Energy, Just Transition
• Sustainable Economic Development, Training, and Employment
• Peaceful and Inclusive Societies (good governance)

About the NIED Cluster: The NIED Cluster in Ghana comprises six bilateral, four regional, and seven global projects. It aims to create economic frameworks for inclusive, sustainable, and employment-driven growth.

Key Responsibilities: As the Finance Manager, your duties will include:

• Overseeing financial control for multiple projects, including budget and contract monitoring.
• Managing accounts receivable and payable, coordinating with GIZ service units and country offices.
• Preparing budgets in collaboration with project leads, ensuring proper cost control and expenditure tracking.
• Handling procurement services while ensuring compliance with applicable contract regulations.
• Providing advisory support on commercial matters, particularly regarding BMZ and EU financing.
• Ensuring timely and accurate financial reporting and meeting accounting deadlines.

Required Qualifications & Experience:

• A university degree in business, finance, or a related field with a focus on financial management and controlling.
• A minimum of 10 years of relevant experience as a finance manager in public sector implementation agencies.
• Strong knowledge of SAP controlling functions and Excel tools for financial administration.
• Experience managing funds from German government donors (e.g., BMZ) and EU co-financing is an advantage.
• Structured and proactive working style, reliability, and problem-solving abilities.
• Strong teamwork, communication, and intercultural skills.
• Proficiency in English; knowledge of German is a plus.

Location: Accra, Ghana

How to Apply: Interested candidates should submit their detailed CV and a one-page cover letter to recruitment-ghana@giz.de with the subject Job Code: 2025/FM/13/02.

Application Deadline: February 28, 2025

If you do not receive feedback within four weeks after the deadline, please consider your application unsuccessful.