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GIZ is looking for a Finance Specialist for the Country Office Moldova, SoKo Unit.

The primary role of the Finance Specialist is to ensure full compliance in financial administration and contract processing, to execute commercial auditing functions within designated authorization limits, and to manage financing arrangements while strengthening internal control frameworks throughout the project lifecycle. The permanent workplace for this position is in Chisinau. This position is expected to start in September 2026 for a 12-month period, with the possibility of extension.

The core tasks covered by this position are as follows:

• oversee and ensure the full compliance of financial administration in accordance with GIZ standard procedures and rules, and local legislation in force;
• execute commercial auditing functions within designated authorization thresholds, including the verification and approval of service entries, financing documentation, and advance payment requests;
• ensure the accurate and compliant processing of invoices and financial management of contracts;
• manage the execution and monitoring of financing instruments, ensure contractual accuracy, financial viability, and risk mitigation;
• coordinate internal controls and facilitate external and internal audits, including preparing the documentation, resolving audit findings, and enhancing compliance frameworks;
• maintain comprehensive financial documentation and records, both digital and physical, in accordance with data protection regulations and GIZ’s document management systems;
• solve problems that arise in own area of responsibility based on existing rules;
• perform general administrative financial functions.

Main activities to be carried out under this position are:

Financial accountancy, planning and monitoring

• manage the financial components of the service and procurement contracts, by monitoring payment schedules, verifying invoices against deliverables, and ensuring accuracy and compliance with contractual terms and financial regulations;
• conduct comprehensive checks and prepare invoices, receipts and supporting documents, for payment, validating them for compliance with GIZ financial regulations and legal requirements;
• review, record, and approve service entry sheets (LERF) and financing documentation in the system in accordance with commercial auditing rules;
• process and approve advance payment requests for service contracts and financing arrangements within designated authorization thresholds and signature rights;
• monitor and manage receivables to ensure timely collection and settlement of obligations, verifying the correct distribution and allocation of project costs;
• provide direct advice and training to recipients of financing arrangements on GIZ financial rules and reporting, continuously monitoring and reporting on their financial performance.support project teams in establishing internal rules governing the authority to approve and sign contracts, payments, and other project-related documents. 

  Financing arrangements management

• support project teams in conducting commercial eligibility checks (KEP) for assessing the organizational, financial and administrative capacity of the potential recipient to process a financing agreement, grant agreement or local contribution contract;
• review the financial aspects of the proposals submitted by potential financing recipients and provide support to optimize and refine the financial planning;
• conduct financial monitoring of financing agreements, grant agreements and local contributions contracts, including detailed review of financial reports (interim, final) submitted by recipients, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and compliance with contractual terms;

Financial reporting and compliance

• • support internal and external audit processes by preparing documentation, providing explanations, and facilitating the audit reviews while ensuring timely implementation of audit recommendations;
  • ensure strict adherence to GIZ financial rules and regulations, national accounting standards and tax legislation;
  • actively contribute to strengthening internal control system and identify areas for process improvement;
  • maintain organized and complete financial records, ensuring proper filing and archiving in accordance with GIZ guidelines and data protection policies;
  • advise project teams on internal control standards and procedures to promote financial accountability and transparency across the project                                 

Other Duties

• contribute to the process improvement initiatives and institutional learning by providing feedback, sharing best practices, and participating in cross-functional working groups or task forces as needed;
• provide support in preparing and delivering sessions for non-finance staff on GIZ financial guidelines, monitoring tools, reporting requirements, and best practices in financial management.

Qualifications and specialist knowledge

Qualifications

• BA and/or master's degree in economics, Business Administration or related field.

Professional experience

• 3-5 years general work experience involving financial and administrative management and contract/financing processing;
• a minimum of 3 years’ experience in payments verification and processing;
• previous experience with similar international organizations and accounting systems would be an advantage.

Other Knowledge, additional competences:

• be able to work autonomously and on own initiative in accordance with the existing rules and procedures;
• be a team player, supportive of colleagues and able to ask for support when required;
• strong accuracy and attention to detail, with ability to work accurately under pressure and against deadlines;
• excellent planner and implementer, with ability to analyse data and make conclusions and recommendations;
• able to manage own workload, set own objectives and priorities, plan actions and monitor progress;
• Fluent written and spoken English and Romanian; Russian or German would be an asset;
• excellent computer skills (MS Office, Outlook, Internet and other), knowledge of SAP system;
• confidential handling of financial information;
• Moldovan citizenship or holding permanent resident status in Moldova.

Applications, including detailed CV, references and motivation letter shall be sent not later than 28^th of August 2026, time 15:00 to the address hr-giz-moldova@giz.de.

Please mention the position name in the title of your application message. Only shortlisted candidates will be asked for an interview. The finalist will be offered a fixed-term employment contract based on a 40-hour weekly work programme and concluded in line with the national labour legislation.

Please note that applications received after the deadline will not be considered. GIZ retains the discretion to re-advertise the position, to cancel the recruitment or offer an appointment at a lower grade or with a modified job description.

GIZ is committed to employment equity in the workplace and encourages qualified candidates from all backgrounds to apply.