Finance Specialist

Internal / External Vacancy Announcement

Finance Specialist

A. About GIZ and the Project

The Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH is a federally owned international cooperation enterprise for sustainable development with worldwide operations. The GIZ Office in Kigali covers GIZ’s portfolio in Rwanda and Burundi and as well as selected regional activities and projects. GIZ Rwanda/Burundi implements projects on behalf of the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ), the European Union and other commissioning authorities in the following priority areas: Sustainable Economic Development; Good Governance; Climate, Energy and Sustainable Urban Development; Digital Transformation and Digital Economy; and regional projects in the Great Lakes Region.

GIZ Rwanda/Burundi would like to recruit a candidate for the position of Finance Specialist for the GIZ Rwanda Country Office.

The Finance Specialist performs the following responsibilities and tasks:

B. Responsibilities 

The Finance Specialist is tasked with:

• providing accounting and financial services in accordance with GIZ financial management and accounting procedures in SAP S/4HANA
• management of accounts payable and receivable
• dealing with all questions arising in the areas of accounting and finance

C. Main activities 

The Finance Specialist performs the following tasks:

1. Financial accounting and bookkeeping in S/4HANA

•  carefully checks invoices for accuracy, ensuring all details match the corresponding purchase order and delivery note
• ensures correct account assignment (cost centres, WBS Elements, Outputs, …) for all transactions while indexing and prior to posting
• reviews, indexes and posts invoices, travels, partner financing settlements and other commitments in SAP S/4HANA
• checks any discrepancies such as incorrect calculations, duplicate invoices, or unauthorized charges
• performs corrections in the system and reversals where necessary
• ensures invoices meet local tax regulations 
• communicates with suppliers and colleagues through SAP S4HANA to resolve discrepancies, clarify invoice details, or request missing documents
• escalates any unresolved issues to management 

2. Accounts payable 

• verifies invoices against contracts, purchase orders, and supporting documentation prior to posting
• processes supplier and partner bookkeeping in S/4HANA following the required verification and approval steps
• maintains clear, audit-ready documentation for all payment transactions
• follows up in the system on outstanding invoices, advances, and open items with suppliers and partners and escalates any delays beyond escalation threshold

3. Accounts receivable

• monitors and follows up on outstanding receivables 
• prepares receivables ageing analyses reports 
• reconciles partner accounts and clearing incoming payments against invoices received
• provides month-end closure of receivables, including flagging overdue and doubtful items

4. Financial reporting and compliance

• prepares periodic financial reports from S/4HANA 
• supports internal and external audits by preparing reconciliations, and supporting audit-proof documentation for all invoices
• ensures compliance with GIZ's processes and rules, financial guidelines, and applicable Rwandan statutory requirements
• reports without delay to management on discrepancies, control weaknesses, or irregularities identified

5. Other duties/additional tasks

• assists the finance manager in finance unit tasks 
• treats information confidentially 
• performs other duties and tasks at the request of management

D. Required Qualifications, Competences and Experience

Qualifications and professional experience

• University degree in relevant specialisation in Accounting / Auditing / Finance management / Economics 
• CPA or ACCA is an added advantage 
• At least 3 years professional experience in a comparable position, experience with GIZ is an added advantage 

Other knowledge and additional competences

• In-depth knowledge of ITC technologies, especially MS Excel and SAP S4HANA
• Very good knowledge of the European language widely used in the country (English). Good knowledge of French or German is an added advantage 
• Very good communication skills
• Ability to work in an international team setting 
• Very good understanding of financial and especially accounting processes. Good understanding of procurement and administrative processes
• Willingness to upskill as required by the tasks to be performed – corresponding measures are agreed with management 

E. How to apply

Interested candidates should submit their application (motivation letter, updated CV, certificates and references), via our electronic job portal by using the button “apply”; until 26 July 2026 at 4:00 PM. All attachments should be put together in one PDF file not larger than 2 MB.

” Applications are assessed on a rolling basis as they are received. Early application is therefore encouraged, as the recruitment process may be concluded before the stated deadline.

GIZ is a signatory of the Diversity Charter. Recognition, appreciation and inclusion of diversity in the company are important to us. All employees shall be valued - regardless of gender and gender identity, nationality, ethnic origin, religion or belief, disability, social background, age or sexual orientation. We assist equal opportunities and welcome applications from people with disabilities. 

This includes the provision of reasonable accommodation, if needed, in order to participate in the job application and interview process and to perform essential job functions. Please let us know, if you have any particular requirements should you be invited for assessment/interview or that you wish us to consider, when considering your application. 

Women and persons with disabilities are particularly encouraged to apply.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for test and interview.

GIZ Office Rwanda

KN 41 St. / Nr.17, Kiyovu 

P.O. Box 59, Kigali, 

Rwanda

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