Description
Finance Specialist at GIZ Rwanda: (Deadline
26-07-2026)
Internal / External Vacancy Announcement
Finance Specialist
Position Finance Specialist Project Country
Office Place of assignment Kigali - Rwanda Initial
contract period 01.09.2026 - 30.09.2027 (renewable upon review) Salary
band 4 Position number 1 Application
deadline 26.07.2026
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.
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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 responsible for:
- 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
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- 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 support 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
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KN 41 St. / Nr.17, Kiyovu
P.O. Box 59, Kigali,
Rwanda
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