Your mission

Overview of the position:
Hours: Full-time (100%)
Start date: as soon as possible 
Duration: 30.09.2027
Salary: According to TVöD Bund, pay grade E10
Location: Berlin, Germany
Department & reporting line: Finance & Administration / Head of Unit Finance Management
 

• Develop and review project budgets in line with donor regulations
• Monitor project budgets, expenditures, and financial performance
• Prepare timely and accurate financial reports for internal and external stakeholders
• Support project managers on the financial planning of project activities and donor financial requirements
• Identify, assess and mitigate financial and operational risks associated with projects
• Provide advice on contracts with project partners and service providers 
• Review and approve invoices, travel expense, partners’ financial reports and payments, including required supporting documentation. 
• Support the preparation of annual financial statements.

Your knowledge, experience & skills

• University degree in finance, accounting, business administration or auditing. 
• At least 3 year’s experience in financial management of donor-funded projects
• Knowledge of donor funding regulations (e.g. German Federal Foreign Office, European Commission)
• Good understanding of procurement and funding processes
• Experience in auditing is an advantage
• Advanced Excel skills
• Fluent English; German at least B1 (written and spoken)
• Independent working style, strong ownership, and strong communication skills. 

What you can expect from us

• Highly experienced and engaged community of practice
• Transparent terms of compensation (TVöd Bund)
• Highly relevant, insightful and challenging tasks
• Confidence-based, flexible working hours

Application procedure

Applications should include your CV, cover letter, diplomas, certificates, and references Please submit your CV and cover letter as well as diplomas, certificates and references (letters or contact information) through our online application system. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.
We welcome diversity and are happy to receive applications from people regardless of their ethnic, social and national origin, gender, religion, age, disability, sexual orientation and marital status.

About us

The Berghof Foundation is an independent, non-profit organisation supporting people in conflict in their efforts to achieve sustainable peace through conflict transformation and peacebuilding. Headquartered in Berlin, the organisation is run by a diverse team and works with local partners around the world.