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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

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• 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

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• Play a central role in coordinating events, travel and logistics that enable GIZ projects to deliver sustainable impact across Southern Africa. Based at our Country Office in Pretoria and reporting to the Head of Procurement and Contracting, these two 24-month opportunities offer the chance to work in a diverse and multicultural team where efficiency, compliance and innovation are key.

What You Will Be Doing

• Plan and manage events, workshops, conferences and visitor programmes in line with GIZ standards
• Coordinate travel bookings, visas and transport in line with GIZ policies and SAP Concur
• Manage logistics including shipments, imports, vehicle registration, insurance and records management
• Support procurement of materials, equipment and service contracts through compliant tender processes
• Contribute to digital transformation, process improvement, training and risk management within the unit

Required Qualifications, Competencies and Experiences
Qualifications

• Bachelor of Commerce in Purchasing, Supply, Logistics or Supply Chain Management or Business Administration
• Honours or Master of Business Administration
• MCIPS/ CIPS Accreditation

Professional Experience

• At least 5 to 8 years’ professional experience in a comparable position
• Excellent working knowledge of Procurement principles and fundamentals
• Experience with an international donor agency

Other Knowledge, Additional Competences

• Intermediate to advanced knowledge of ICT tools and ERP systems
• Knowledge of National and/or EU Procurement laws
• Excellent command of the English language, knowledge of German is an added advantage
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Customer service and solution orientation
• Outstanding interpersonal/ people skills, natural team player and collaborator
• Trained negotiator and effective conflict manager
• Harnesses the benefits of diversity and inclusion principles
• Finely tuned organisational and self-governance skills
• Time, prioritization and workflow management capabilities
• Ability to produce high quality work under tight deadlines
• Willingness to update skills and take on new tasks as required

Deadline:11th September,2025

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• Bring your skills in Compliance, Finance and Master Data Management to an international organisation where accuracy and integrity make a direct impact on sustainable development. Based at the GIZ Country Office in Pretoria, you will work under the Head of Finance and Administration on a 24-month contract, joining a diverse and multicultural team.
• We are offering two opportunities for Business Partner Registration Assistants who will support the accurate registration, verification and maintenance of business partner data while ensuring compliance with tax, legal and GIZ regulations.

What You Will Be Doing

• Register and maintain SAP business partner master records including bank details, tax information and payment terms
• Conduct business partner verification to ensure compliance, integrity and suitability
• Maintain accurate data and records to support payments and reduce compliance risks
• Support vendor compliance with tax regulations and internal policies before processing transactions
• Coordinate effectively with colleagues, head office and other GIZ offices on partner registration issues
• Support knowledge management, process development and digital transformation in the unit
• Assist in tender openings, invoice registration and mailbox processes when required
• Prepare for internal controls and audits applying risk management to ensure business continuity

Required Qualifications, Competencies and Experiences
Qualifications

• Bachelor of Arts or Diploma in Law, Accounting, Finance, Business Accounting, Economics or a similar area
• Experience with an international donor agency

Professional Experience

• At least 3 to 5 years’ professional experience in a comparable position

Other Knowledge, Additional Competences

• Intermediate to advanced knowledge of ICT tools, computer applications (MS Office) and internal GIZ systems
• High level of attention to detail and meticulous documentation
• In-depth understanding of financial planning and accounting
• In-depth understanding of compliance and tax regulations
• Experience in confidential handling of data and information
• Very good written and verbal communication in the English language
• Ability to work with international staff with good intercultural, diversity and inclusion understanding
• Customer service and solution orientation
• Great team commitment and willingness to work positively with others
• Ability to deliver on time and to respect deadlines
• Task, solutions, outcomes and results oriented
• Time, prioritization and workflow management capabilities
• Willingness to scale up skills as required by the tasks to be performed and to take on new tasks if required and agreed with the line manager

Deadline:11th September,2025

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• Bring your finance and administrative skills to an international organisation where accuracy and compliance ensure seamless operations that directly support sustainable development. Based at the GIZ Country Office in Pretoria, you will work under the Head of Finance on a 24-month contract, joining a diverse and multicultural team.
• We are offering two opportunities for Finance Assistants who will support invoice processing, uploading and scanning, VAT preparation, and departmental administration while ensuring compliance with GIZ rules and financial standards.

What You Will Be Doing

• Coordinate incoming invoices, including scanning and uploading in line with GIZ financial standards
• Assist with receivables, payables and voucher preparation, including clearing documentation and refunds
• Support VAT processes including voucher collection, capturing, compiling VAT lists and assisting with distribution
• Provide administrative support for the Finance unit including filing, stationery procurement, logistics and courier services
• Ensure compliance with financial administration, IT policies and GIZ requirements
• Support audits, internal controls and meetings through accurate documentation and proactive communication
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Head of Finance, the Senior Finance and Administration Manager or their designee

Required Qualifications, Competencies and Experiences

Qualifications

• Diploma in Accounts, Administration or a similar area, or Certificate with experience in GIZ and related tasks

Professional Experience

• Proven basic understanding of and hands on experience in accounting
• One year working experience in financial management, accounts receivables and payables, voucher preparation, documentation and filing
• Support and customer relation or communication experience is an asset
• Experience with an international donor agency

Other Knowledge, Additional Competences

• Proven skills in basic financial administration
• Knowledge of GIZ accounting processes
• Ability to take on occasional on-call assignments
• Strong communication and social skills with team spirit, reliability, diplomacy and cultural understanding
• Good organisational skills and attention to detail
• Proficiency in email, internet and computer applications (Office 365, Excel, Word, MS Teams, PuR IDA)
• Fluent in English (oral and written), knowledge of German is an asset
• Confidential handling of data and information
• Result oriented, proactive and hands-on with good time management
• Willingness to scale up skills as required in agreement with management

Deadline:11th September,2025