Financial Assistant

About the Job
Financial Assistant

Duty station-GIZ country office Addis Ababa

Contract duration-15/04/2027

The Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH is a German implementing organization which provides services worldwide in the field of international cooperation for sustainable development. We work to shape a future worth living in over 120 countries around the world.

The GIZ Office in Addis Ababa oversees projects in Ethiopia and Djibouti where GIZ works on behalf of the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ), the German Federal Ministry of Nutrition and Agriculture (BMEL) and other commissioning parties.

The finance department of GIZ Country office Addis Ababa ensures that all financial transactions are executed and reported timely, correctly, and according to GIZ’s rules and regulations. It is also responsible for insuring smooth fund flow from the GIZ country office to programs and projects. The department oversees handling the opening, closing and signatory adjustment of bank accounts. It also liaises with HQ and recipients of financial agreements concluded in Germany in terms of effecting installment payments, follow-up settlements and report to headquarter.

The Finance department is looking for an intern who has a finance educational background.

Responsibilities:

Coordinate effectively with members of the finance team.
Provide support in both accounting and administrative functions within the finance unit.
Receives payment requests document, check contents if they Comply with GIZ Process, Rules and the GIZ Ethiopia domestic policy.
Check different kinds of documents submitted to Finance against the appropriate “Checklists”.
If documents submitted lack certain facts or proper supporting document, explain to the sender and send back for amendment.
If document submitted is complete, place the “Received Date’’ and the “Accounting Stamp” on the document.
For complete documents or Invoice sign on “Received by” line in the Accounting Stamp, Scan the document and submit to the responsible person for further processing.
Work Constructively with all internal and external colleagues in area of responsibility
Ine response to enquiries, provide general information within your specialist area based on the established process
Provide information and advice on internal workflows
Receive customers and direct them to the proper officer, in case discussion and further explanation is required.
Deputize File and Administrative clerk during her absence
Perform any other duty as may be required
Key Tasks:

General Services / Other Duties:

Ensure full compliance with GIZ Processes and Rules as well as the GIZ Ethiopia National Personnel Policy.
Carry out other duties and tasks assigned by the Team Leader, as necessary.
Participate actively in finance team meetings and collaborative activities.
About You
Qualifications

BA degree in Accounting and Finance, Business administration or related fields.
Professional experience

1 year Experience
At least 6 months working experience with GIZ Ethiopia
Other knowledge, additional competencies

Knowledge of English language both in speaking and writing.
Good working knowledge of ITC technologies (E-mail, internet, and computer applications such as MS Office)
Strong interpersonal and service skills.
Strong organization and time management skills.

Requirement Skill

Accounting Principles (GAAP), IFRS and ERP

Accounting,
Desired Skill

Accounting
How To Apply
pplication procedure:

Interested and qualified candidates shall submit their motivation letter along with their recent CV via E-Mail: recruitment-ethiopia@giz.de

Please make sure you mention the vacancy number and position title ‘Your Full Name- Financial Assistant #046/2026’ in the subject line of your E-Mail application.

Applications without vacancy numbers in subject lines might be disqualified.

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

Please refer to our brochure to learn more about GIZ’s attractive benefits package.

“GIZ is an equal opportunities employer committed to diversity. All qualified candidates, regardless of disability, age, sex, ethnicity, race, and religion are encouraged to apply”