The project, commissioned by the Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development ( BMZ ) and co-financed by the European Union, is part of the sustainable economic cluster and focuses primarily on digital transformation, Innovation and entrepreneurship.
As part of the project, work is being carried out with Nigerian and international actors in digital innovation ecosystems, to improve the political framework and the performance of support organizations and networks as service providers for the digital economy and digitization of the economy, improve the availability of scalable digital solutions and skills for the growth of the digital economy.
As a financial manager, you are part of the administrative and financial team in the cluster.
Your Tasks
Supporting the on-site contractors in implementing the contractual processes and ensuring that the project is implemented in accordance with the rules and in accordance with the revision and financial administration
Taking responsibility for all commercial processes of the project as well as budget management, expenditure planning / control, control and cash management in compliance with the legal, administrative and internal guidelines and procedures of the client
Takeover of financial management processes and participation in financial reporting
SAP-based financial monitoring for budget and cost control of the project
Setting up „ costs per output monitoring and forecast “ ( COMP ) and creating KOMP reports
Management of the project's award processes as well as drafting grant contracts and grant agreements
Preparation, monitoring and implementation of the annual internal controls or. Revisions
Taking over the calculations of change offers and ensuring all commercial requirements
Your profile
Completed studies in economics or sound commercial training with relevant professional experience with a focus on finance and controlling
Multi-year relevant professional experience in financial management, if possible acquired in developing or emerging countries
Experience in the financial management of joint measures co-financed by the EU is an advantage
Project experience in Africa and / or Asia is an advantage
Solution-oriented, independent, structured and reliable way of working, high level of organizational skills as well as operational readiness, service orientation and openness to new tasks
Pronounced advisory skills, communication skills and intercultural competence
Good knowledge of accounting and financial software ( e.g. DATEV ) and SAP