Job Description
Vacancy Announcement
Finance Specialist (02)
Duty Station: Country Office – Colombo, Sri Lanka
Deadline for applications: 18th June 2026
Company Profile:
As a service provider in international cooperation for sustainable development and international education, we are dedicated to shaping a future worth living for everyone worldwide. We have over 50 years of experience in various areas, including economic development and employment promotion, energy and the environment, and peace and security. The diverse expertise of our federal enterprise is in demand around the globe — from the German Government, European Union institutions, the United Nations, the private sector, and governments of other countries. We work with businesses, civil society actors and research institutions, fostering successful interaction between development policy and other policy fields and areas of activity. Our main commissioning party is the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ).
The Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH has been working in Sri Lanka since 1956. GIZ is a development partner of the Government of Sri Lanka (GoSL) on topics ranging from private sector development and vocational training to renewable energy promotion, biodiversity conservation, reconciliation, and social cohesion.
The Role Specific responsibilities:
- Project/office Accounting - Maintain accounting and financial-related data in the GIZ accounting system and ensure the accuracy and completeness of accounting records for audit.
- Project Internal Control - Planning, Conducting, Reporting and Evaluation
- Invoice Checking, Verify and ensure correctness of voucher, accounting records, and check adequacy of supporting documents as per P+R.
- Prepare documents for journal entries for bookkeeping and indicate their cost classification
- Maintain proper filing of the GIZ office, as well as projects/programmes accounting vouchers and supporting documentation
- Prepare monthly cash and bank account reconciliation.
- Maintain proper filing of the GIZ office as well as projects/program accounting vouchers and supporting documentation.
- Provide necessary documents and reports for internal control and support the Head of Finance in performing internal control of the projects
- Monitoring unsettled Items.
- Bank payments- Upload bank instructions to the Deutsche Bank online system.
- Local contribution contracts – Checking interim settlements, follow up on long outstanding settlements, and release interim disbursements based on the disbursement plan.
- Guiding and onboarding local contribution partners, in collaboration with project colleagues, on financial aspects.
- Conduct relevant training for S/4HANA end users
- Involving in the Tender opening process and coordinating with the respective department.
- Settlement of domestic and international travel claims.
- Liaison with the Head of Unit and HQ for transferring accounting folders & documents to HQ Germany with all the mandatory requirements as per GIZ rules
- Complete procurement folders in DMS with all the payment-related documents as per GIZ's requirement
- Withholding Tax WHT Settlement of all Projects / Programme
- Any other tasks requested by management.
Required qualifications, competencies and experience:
- University degree with specialization in Accounting / Finance, Administration or related field, and ACCA – Semi-qualifications would be beneficial
- Master’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field would be an advantage.
- 5 years of in-depth experience in the SAP system on Accounting and Finance modules.
- Having experience in the development sector would be beneficial.
- Proven knowledge of conducting analysis with financial and management software
- Experiences in financial auditing projects
- Excellent communication skills in English; should possess training competencies in English and one national language
- Have a good knowledge of IT and communication technologies (equivalent software as well as telephone, fax, email, internet) and computer applications (MS Office, especially Excel, as well as SAP, OnSITe Reporting or equivalent systems)
- Flexibility to travel when required
Essential: Applications should include:
- Cover Letter
- Curriculum Vitae of a max of 3 pages (please do not include copies of certificates, testimonials, etc.)
- Details & contacts (Mobile & Email) of two referees who know your professional qualifications and work experience.
When applications are mailed to giz-hrslanka@giz.de, please include "Application for the Post of Financial Specialist" as the subject.
Visit: www.giz.de/srilanka
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