Description

A JOB OPPORTUNITY AT

GOPA Worldwide

A JOB THAT INSPIRES YOU

Areyou looking for an international working environment and enjoy working in a multicultural team with flat hierarchies? Do you have a good sense for people and can convince others? If so, come join our teams! We have openings in two Departments that could be perfect for you!

As Project Manager with a focus on Finance you are responsible both for the acquisition of new projects and for the implementation and the financial backstopping of on-going projects. We are currently hiring in a number of different Departments. Besides the work in our headquarters, you will travel abroad regularly for project set-ups and for backstopping missions and short-term expert assignments.

Your tasks:

• You support the development of financial proposals at tender stage
• You handle the financial project set-up in the project country and in headquarters
• You exchange with clients, beneficiaries, consortium partners and experts during project implementation
• You contract experts and local staff and you are responsible for processing their invoices
• You ensure compliance of project procedures according to GOPA and client specifications
• You prepare the invoices to the client (including expenditure verification audits)
• You undertake project missions with the aim of measuring project progress and supporting the project team on site
• You ensure a proper financial closure of projects

A BACKGROUND THAT CONVINCES US

Your profile:

• You have a relevant academic degree (business administration or equivalent) or a commercial training degree with a financial background
• You have very good language skills in English, both written and spoken. German, French or Spanish language skills are an asset
• You have strong analytical skills regarding budget planning, project implementation and budget monitoring
• Sound user knowledge of MS Office package, knowledge of an ERP system is an asset
• Relevant experience in the financial and administrative management of (development) projects required
• You have a high interest in figures and the constant improvement of department results
• Experience in donor procedures and requirements, e.g. EU and GIZ, is considered as a strong asset

AN ENVIRONMENT THAT MOTIVATES YOU

What we offer:

• Team & culture: You will join dynamic, multi-cultural and multilingual team members who enjoy working together and who support each other.
• Responsibility: You join a company committed to being environmentally responsible wherever we operate.
• Development: Our annual career development and performance review process will help you to set clearly defined goals and objectives. As a new employee, you will be part of a mentorship system.
• Location: GOPA is located close to Bad Homburg's railway station, enabling quick and easy access to Frankfurt's cultural activities and events.
• Fringe benefits: GOPA offers an RMV job ticket and job-bike leasing, as well as subsidies for a fitness studio and day care for your children, to mention a few.
• Flexibility: We enable flexible work arrangements, including flexible working hours, mobile or telework.

READY FOR CHANGE?

We are looking forward to receiving your online application, including your possible commencement date and salary expectation.