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Join ICLEI's mission to drive sustainable urban development globally as a pivotal member of the Finance & Controlling team.
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Bonn, Germany
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Organization Summary: ICLEI - Local Governments for Sustainability is a leading international network with a dynamic 30-year history. Engaging with over 2500 local and regional administrations across 125 countries, ICLEI pioneers sustainable urban development, focusing on low-emission, nature-based, equitable, resilient, and circular solutions that shape global sustainability policy and local action.
- Role Summary:
- Manage global project accounting activities.
- Monitor personnel and material costs, ensuring accurate records.
- Reconcile financial discrepancies and maintain contract compliance.
- Assist project managers with project execution.
- Provide general support for project processes.
- Contribute to the Finance & Controlling team's efforts.
- Role Requirements:
- Completion of vocational training in a relevant commercial field, with a preference for additional controlling qualifications.
- Practical experience in project or financial accounting.
- Proficiency in MS Office; knowledge of Datev preferred.
- Strong English language skills; other languages beneficial.
- Excellent communication abilities and teamwork enjoyment.
- Attention to detail and reliability in work.
- Benefits:
- Dynamic work environment at ICLEI's central office.
- Opportunities for high personal responsibility in a youthful, international team.
- Flexible 40-hour workweek models.
- Competitive salary based on TVoeD and professional experience.
- Application Process Details:
- Submit your application documents as a PDF (up to 5 MB) via email to [email removed - click apply for more details], with 'Finanzbuchhaltung' in the subject line.
- Applications are reviewed continuously; early submission is recommended.
- Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for further consideration.
The organization: ICLEI – Local Governments for Sustainability - has been a growing, international network for about 30 years, working with more than 2500 local and regional administrations committed to sustainable urban development. We are active in over 125 countries, influencing sustainability policy and driving local measures for a low-emission, nature-based, equitable, resilient and circular development.
The role: You will be responsible for handling and controlling the worldwide ongoing project accounting, regularly checking and recording personnel and material costs, reconciling and clarifying differences, monitoring deadlines according to the contract situation, supporting the project managers in project execution, general support of project processes, and supporting the Finance & Controlling team.
Job requirements: Successful completion of training as an industrial clerk, tax clerk or comparable commercial vocational training, preferably with additional controlling qualification. Several years of practical experience in project accounting or financial accounting is desirable, as well as reliability, team spirit, commitment and flexibility. Good MS Office skills, knowledge of Datev is desirable. Good English skills and/or other languages. Very good communication skills and enjoyment of working in a team. A careful and reliable way of working.
Benefits: Dynamic working environment in the central office of an internationally active association. Exciting activities with high personal responsibility in a young and international team. Flexible working models based on 40 hours per week. Remuneration according to house tariff in line with TVoeD depending on relevant professional experience.
Application details: Please send meaningful application documents as a pdf file up to a size of 5 MB by email to: careers dot bonn at iclei dot org with the keyword 'Finanzbuchhaltung' in the subject. Applications will be continuously reviewed upon receipt. Therefore, it is advisable to submit the application as soon as possible. We ask for your understanding that we can only contact applicants who come into closer consideration for this position.
