SENIOR FINANCE OFFICER - DEUTSCHE GESELLSCHAFT FUER INTERNATIONALE ZUSAMMENARBEIT (GIZ)

The Deutsche Gesellschaft fuer Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) invites suitably qualified, experienced, innovative individuals to apply for the position:

SENIOR FINANCE OFFICER

Job title : Senior Finance Officer
Salary Grade : Band 4
Location : Gaborone, Botswana
Place : GIZ Cooperation for the enhancement of SADC Regional Economic Integration (CESARE) programme
Duration : 2 years (01.01.2016 ending 31.12.2017)

Requirements

RESPONSIBILITIES:
The finance and administrative professional is responsible for;

• providing financial and administrative services for the programme
• meeting the administrative needs of the programme independently, with a minimum of intervention from the program management
• ensuring that financial administration functions well in accordance with GIZ standard procedures
• effectively coordinating with the staff of the finance team of the GIZ country offices
• financial planning, monitoring and accounting
• assist in management and supervision of support staff and administrative staff at the programme office
• Performs any other related duties and tasks at the request of management

Required qualifications, competences and experience
Qualifications

• Degree in relevant specialisation and qualification in business administration desirable (equivalent of BA or MBA)

Professional experience

• At least 3 years’ professional experience in GIZ and at least 5 years in a comparable position
• In-depth knowledge of GIZ bookkeeping programmes, and other SAP related finance systems (e.g. Winpaccs, Cost Control, Cosoft)
• In-depth knowledge of GIZ OuR
• Knowledge of the German language will be an added advantage

Other knowledge, additional competences

• in-depth understanding of financial planning and accounting
• fluent written and oral knowledge of English
• ability to motivate and support team members
• international experience, and ability to work in an intercultural environment
• outstanding office administration, management and organisational skills
• very trustworthy and loyal

Closing date and application instructions

Applicants who apply should enclose current CV, certified copies of certificates, Omang, and two traceable references.

Applications should be addressed to: 
The Human Resources Manager
P / Bag X12, Village
Gaborone

OR

Hand delivered to: 1st floor Morula House, Plot 54358, Prime Plaza, New CBD, Gaborone

Closing date for application is 4th December 2015 at 16:00.
For further information please contact HR department at 3957400