Project Accountant at Transparency International

Transparency International (TI) is the global civil society organisation leading the fight against corruption. Through more than 100 chapters worldwide and an international secretariat in Berlin, Germany, TI raises awareness of the damaging effects of corruption and works with partners in government, business and civil society to develop and implement effective measures to tackle it.

Main function: The Project Accountant is responsible for the day-to-day financial control within assigned projects/departments, and provides financial management support to project staff. S/he coordinates the timely reporting of accurate financial information for regular reporting of assigned projects to appropriate project stakeholders.

Starting date: As soon as possible

Duration: limited for 2 years, with the possibility of extension

Location: TI-Secretariat, Berlin, Germany

Department: Finance

Reporting lines: Head of Project Accounting

Job grade: III

Responsibilities:

· Provide financial management support to assigned Programmes/Projects/Departments and their staff

· Prepare accurate budgets for proposals, projects, and departments, including relevant supporting narrative and explanations

· Monitor expenditure, budgets and cash flows, at appropriate intervals to identify material issues as they arise and to propose appropriate preventative interventions and solutions in a timely fashion

· Prepare financial reports to donors, ensuring accuracy and compilation of supporting documentary evidence; engage auditors on project audits

· Support preparation of monthly management accounts, monitoring that income and expenditure is recorded into the accounting system accurately

· Ensure the operational efficiency and effectiveness of all project accounting procedures

· Support clear internal project communications capability across TI-S and the Movement

Knowledge, experience and skills:

· Part/Fully qualified Accountant (e.g. ACCA, CIMA or ACA) or university studies in Accounting, Finance, Economics and/or Business

· Min. 5 years of financial, project and operational management experience

· Knowledge and experience of managing projects funded by the European Commission a strong asset

· Knowledge of MS Office; advanced skills in Excel and competence in SQL an advantage

· Strong organisational skills and ability to work against tight deadlines

· Ability to work both independently and within the finance team and with other department teams

· Excellent English language skills (oral and written) required; additional German language skills an advantage

· Good communication skills and ability to explain accounting and financial matters to non-financial staff

· Culturally sensitive and able to handle issues with diplomacy and to cultivate productive working relationships

Other information about the post and the location:
Transparency International and its global network offer an inspiring work environment with real learning opportunities and support. Berlin is an attractive metropolitan city with relatively low cost of living.

To learn more about Transparency International, visit our website at www.transparency.org

HOW TO APPLY:

Qualified candidates should submit, preferably via email, a cover letter, mentioning the origin of the application (RELIEFWEB), and CV in English to:

projectaccountantjob@transparency.org

Deadline for applications is 3 April 2015.

Please note that only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

Transparency International is an equal opportunity employer.