Finance Specialist - Invoice Processing at GIZ South Africa, Lesotho & eSwatini

• We are offering two 24-month opportunities for experienced Finance Specialists who can deliver excellence in financial processing and compliance, helping to keep our projects running smoothly and to the highest standards.

What You Will Be Doing

Financial Processing (Main Responsibility)

• Process and check invoices for Services, Consultant and Logistics Contracts, and Procurement of Goods
• Review accountability and vouchers submitted for Grant Agreements (GA), Financing Agreements (FA), and Local Contribution Contracts (LCC)
• Check and reconcile air ticket invoices, including refunds and related documentation
• Ensure invoices are accurate against contracts, procurement, travel, or event documentation
• Prepare reconciliations of invoices, ensuring prepayments are properly linked and settled
• Maintain and update SAP data relating to invoice checks and ensure complete contract files are uploaded
• Obtain confirmations of performance and approvals in line with GIZ policies
• Prepare SARS documentation for VAT claims

Travel Claims

• Calculate national and international travel claims for non-GIZ staff
• Prepare and reconcile travel advances, follow up on outstanding advances, and monitor international duty trip lists
• Process national and international staff trips in SAP Concur

Internal Control

• Verify vouchers and receipts for completeness and correct allocation
• Carry out internal controls according to GIZ’s standards and internal controlling manual
• Respond to audit queries within deadlines

Additional Contributions

• Report immediately on any problems with financial administration or compliance
• Support the development of processes and tools in line with organisational priorities and digitalisation
• Coordinate and conduct training sessions on behalf of the unit
• Contribute to quarterly KPI reporting, risk management, and business continuity planning
• Prepare for internal controls and audits within the country office
• Deputise for other Finance Specialists when required
• Undertake additional tasks as requested by management

What You Need to Succeed

Qualifications

• University degree in Accounting and Auditing
• Additional qualifications in Business Administration desirable (equivalent to BA or MBA)

Professional Experience

• At least 5 years of relevant experience in a comparable role
• Previous experience with an international donor agency

Knowledge and Competences

• Strong knowledge of debtor and creditor accounting and accounting software
• Excellent IT skills, including MS Office, SAP, email, and internet applications
• Willingness to embrace digitalisation and new tools
• High standards of confidentiality in handling data and information
• Very good command of English; German language skills an advantage
• Knowledge of GIZ accounting and finance processes and rules is an advantage
• Proactive, adaptable, and solution-oriented mindset
• Team player with strong intercultural competence and communication skills
• Commitment to continuous professional development

Deadline:11th September,2025