Project Controller (m/f/d) – International Cooperation

– limited until June 30, 2024 / full-time (39 hours per week) –

Your tasks:

• Controlling and monitoring of publicly and privately financed international humanitarian aid and development cooperation projects
• Ensuring compliance with donor guidelines (German Government, EU, UN organisations) and other standards with regards to German grant law
• Preparation and review of project budgets, financial statements, and requests for funds
• Supporting the country offices and project partners on site in the financial management of projects and compliance with donor guidelines
• Preparation and monitoring of audits and support in contract management
• Contribution to knowledge management and process optimization within the department

Your Profile:

• University degree in the field of economics or project controlling or comparable completed training
• First professional experience (1-3 years) in financial controlling of projects
• Experience with national and international donors and their guidelines is an advantage
• Very good knowledge of MS Office (especially MS Excel) and knowledge of IT-based project management systems (e.g., SAP, MS Dynamics) would be an advantage
• Good English skills are a prerequisite, German, French, Spanish and other language skills is an advantage
• Relevant working experience as well as experience in managing multi-country/consortia projects is an advantage
• Structured and independent working style
• High level of intercultural competence and very good communication skills
• Team player, flexible, solution-oriented, and strong communicator

We offer:

• Flexible working hours and mobile working by arrangement
• A committed working environment
• An ergonomic and modern equipped workplace
• Water and coffee at your disposal
• Subsidy for the HVV-ProfiTicket, the in-house canteen/cafeteria and the company pension scheme
• A good working atmosphere