Administrator

About the role

GIZ, a federal enterprise supporting the German Government's international cooperation for sustainable development in more than 130 countries, is looking for an Administrator to join its team in Ghana. The role covers administrative and financial services, including cash handling, bookkeeping, tax matters and training of new staff.

Key responsibilities

• Provide administrative and financial services and ensure compliance with financial and administrative regulations
• Manage cash withdrawals, keep the cashbox and bank accounts, and prepare and enter vouchers in the Cashbook and Bankbook
• Prepare the withholding tax schedule and follow up on VAT issues
• Organise internal meetings and trainings, and train new development advisors in administrative and financial procedures and formulas
• Coordinate with the GIZ office and the GIZ Head Office on the mode of service delivery
• Carry out internal controls and advise on the financial aspects of projects
• File documents according to GIZ filing rules and manage confidential files
• Perform other duties requested by management

Required profile

• University degree in a relevant specialisation and qualification in business administration (equivalent of a BA or MBA)
• At least 5 years of professional experience in a comparable position
• Very good knowledge of English and German
• Results-oriented performance, good communication skills and a team spirit

Required skills

• Good working knowledge of IT technologies such as SAP and MS Office
• Good working knowledge of related software, phone, fax, email and the internet
• In-depth understanding of financial planning and accounting

Applications with a detailed CV and a short motivation letter should be sent by email to the GIZ Ghana HR contact; only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. The closing date is 19 April 2013.