Your Responsibilities

• Support budget development during the project proposal phase ensuring alignment with organisational objectives anddonorrequirements
• Support ProjectManagers(PMs)in managing budget monitoring tools including forecasts and cash flow projections
• Develop budget revisions as required throughout the project lifecycle

• Monitor project expenditures against approved budgets ensuring compliance with internal policies anddonorregulations
• Prepare and contribute to financial reports fordonors
• Prepare payment requests in line with donor requirements and project cash flow needs
• Support the compilation of internal financial reports for management analysis including intercompany transactions
• Perform regular budget vs. actual analysis identifying variances and ensuring corrective actions are implemented in line with funding restrictions
• Coordinate and support expenditure verifications audits and financial reviews
• Oversee financial management of partners and sub-grantees ensuring compliance with agreements and donor rules
• Provide capacity building and financial guidance to partners as needed

• Monitor project expenditures and resource utilisation in the ERP system working closely with PMs to ensure alignment with approved budgets and funding agreements
• Ensure transactions are efficiently processed and accurately and timely recorded in the system
• Monitor expenditure of assigned projects within the ERP
• Adopt and maintain proper bookkeeping and accounting best practices
• Ensure proper documentation and audit trail for all project-related financial transactions

• Support compliance with Germanaccounting standards(HGB) and applicable tax regulations
• Contribute to the preparation of financial statements under local accounting regulations
• Liaise proactively with external accountants tax advisors and auditors as needed
• Ensure financial procedures align with organisational and funding compliance requirements

Essential criteria

• Degree in accounting financial management or a related discipline
• Minimum five years of professional experience in a comparable position ideally within a non-profit organisation

• Understanding of tax issues particularly VAT German accounting standards(HGB) and regulations applicable to non-profit organisations
• Experience in accounting for grants from foundations institutional donors and/or multilateral organisations

• Proficiency in using ERP systems
• Excellent familiarity with Excel

• Fluency in English

Desirable criteria

• Experience in a non-profit organisations

• German language skills
• Proven ability to work independently and under pressure
• Very accurate structured and reliable work ethic
• Strong team player with the ability to work and communicate efficiently in an international diverse environment

What We offer

• A job with purpose. With us you will work in a team of highly engaged people and with your skills you can make a positive contribution to our work in the field of climate change.
• You will get to know the entire organization and be more than just a cog in the wheel
• We are working in a positive and inspiring working atmosphere with an international team. Our Berlin office is located near Moritzplatz in the heart of the lively Kreuzberg surrounded by a dynamic startup scene
• Flexible work environment

Conditions

• Application Deadline:Until filled
• Start Date:01 July 2026
• Terms: We are looking for a long-term collaboration. Currently we can offer a fixed term contract for 2 years with the perspective of extension based on performance and funding.
• Renumeration: The range is EUR 4363 (Masters plus 5 relevant years outside of university studies) to EUR 4810 (9 years relevant experience outside of Masters)
• Vacation: 29 days paid annual leave for each year worked (pro rata)

• your CV
• cover letter addressing essential criteria listing of three references and include your earliest start date and salary expectations