Job-Related Experience & Knowledge:
● Proficiency in financial analysis and forecasting is a must.
● Previous professional experience working with Excel, Quickbooks online (or equivalent accounting system).
● Previous experience in financial management in an international organization or a non-governmental association-previous experience with tax-exempt non-profits a plus;
● Experience managing finances and accounting
● Experience working with European and German donors is an asset;
Job-Related Skills/Abilities:
● Ability to work independently and in a remote office environment;
● Comfortable communicating over email, Slack and using other online management tools;
● Extremely detail-oriented;
● Outstanding organizational and time management skills;
● Ability to meet competing deadlines and work in a fast-paced high-pressure environment;
● Strong interpersonal skills, and trustworthy.
● Proven understanding of the challenges in communication, resource constraints, and other unique circumstances found in NGOs, including a keen sense of contextual and cultural differences of different geographies;
● Strong knowledge of ethics and compliance standards for non-profits;
● Cross-cultural sensitivity and ability to work effectively in different socio-cultural contexts.
IT Skills:
● Ability to coordinate and administer meetings using digital communication platform applications, such as Slack and Zoom and Project Management Software
● Highly experienced in Ms Suite, electronic filing, and electronic systems development
● Excellent computer skills, including word-processing, accounting software -preferably experience with Quickbooks Online and/or DATEV.
Language Ability:
● Ability to effectively communicate in written and spoken English.
● Fluency in German is an asset.