Finance Specialist - Accounting & Payments at GIZ South Africa, Lesotho & eSwatini

Job Description

• Join GIZ in Pretoria Hatfield on a 24-month contract and bring your finance expertise to an international team where precision and innovation create real impact.

Why You?

• You know how to turn numbers into clarity and confidence. You thrive on accuracy, enjoy solving problems and bring energy to a multicultural team that depends on reliable financial services.

What You Will Be Doing

• Manage accounting in WINPACCS / SAP including month-end closures and reconciliations
• Monitor income and expenditure, process payments, manage petty cash and creditor/debtor accounts
• Handle VAT claims, submissions and SARS processes with accuracy
• Ensure compliance through internal controls and proactive audit responses
• Drive process improvements, digital transformation and risk management
• Prepare reports, conduct training sessions and deputise for fellow Finance Specialists

What You Need to Succeed

• Degree in Accounting and Auditing (Business Administration desirable)
• At least 5 years of relevant experience, preferably with an international donor agency
• Strong knowledge of debtor/creditor accounting, SAP and accounting software
• Confident with MS Office, online banking and digital finance tools
• Excellent English skills (German an advantage)
• A proactive team player with intercultural awareness and strong communication

Deadline:11th September,2025