Junior Finance Specialist

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY:JuniorSpecialistOrganization:Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbHDuty Station:Dar es SalaamContract Type:Fixed term contractLocation:Band 3About GIZAs an international cooperation enterprise for sustainable development with worldwide operations, the federally owned Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH supports the German Government in achieving its development-policy objectives.GIZ is a federally owned enterprise operating worldwide, assisting the German Government in achieving its policy objectives in the field of international cooperation. It offers demand-driven, tailor-made and effective services for sustainable development worldwide.In Tanzania and across the region, GIZ supports the Government of the United Republic of Tanzania and the EAC in attaining their development goals. GIZ is seeking to recruit national personnel to support the finance team of its Service Unit in Tanzania. The Junior Finance Specialist will work closely with the Finance Manager within the Service Unit in Dar es Salaam. The position offers the opportunity to gain comprehensive experience in financial management and to gradually take on increased responsibilities within the finance function.Responsibilities and TasksSupporting local projects with their financial planning, monitoring costs and expenditure with SAP S/4HANAPreparation of project’s financial reports in line with the requirements of different international donorsPreparation and follow-up of internal and external controlsDrafting of budgets for new projects or related to project extensionsProviding financial information to the Head of Service Unit in Tanzania (HoSu) related to requests or on a pre-scheduled basis on timeQuality assessment of administrative functions and regular exchange with HoSu and other Finance Managers of the Service Unit to improve quality and to harmonize/standardize processesClose exchange with other finance managers in Tanzania and in other countries of East AfricaPerforms other duties and tasks assigned by the supervisorQualifications and RequirementsUniversity degree in business administration or comparable qualificationExcellent knowledge of the use of Microsoft, especially MS-ExcelFirst experience with an (Big 4) audit company or with controlling of big international companies is a plusStrong attention to details and organizational skillsGood communication and interpersonal skillsFluent in EnglishApplicationsInterested candidates should send application through:TAP / CLICK HERE TO APPLYClosing Date for Submission:07.09.2026GIZ RESERVES ALL RIGHTSOnly shortlisted candidates will be contacted.GIZ Tanzania is an equal opportunities employer and encourages applications from all qualified and eligible candidates regardless of their gender, origin, religion/belief, disability, or any other minority group. Organization:Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH Duty Station:Dar es Salaam Contract Type:Fixed term contract As an international cooperation enterprise for sustainable development with worldwide operations, the federally owned Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH supports the German Government in achieving its development-policy objectives. GIZ is a federally owned enterprise operating worldwide, assisting the German Government in achieving its policy objectives in the field of international cooperation. It offers demand-driven, tailor-made and effective services for sustainable development worldwide. In Tanzania and across the region, GIZ supports the Government of the United Republic of Tanzania and the EAC in attaining their development goals. GIZ is seeking to recruit national personnel to support the finance team of its Service Unit in Tanzania. The Junior Finance Specialist will work closely with the Finance Manager within the Service Unit in Dar es Salaam. The position offers the opportunity to gain comprehensive experience in financial management and to gradually take on increased responsibilities within the finance function. Supporting local projects with their financial planning, monitoring costs and expenditure with SAP S/4HANA Preparation of project’s financial reports in line with the requirements of different international donors Preparation and follow-up of internal and external controls Drafting of budgets for new projects or related to project extensions Providing financial information to the Head of Service Unit in Tanzania (HoSu) related to requests or on a pre-scheduled basis on time Quality assessment of administrative functions and regular exchange with HoSu and other Finance Managers of the Service Unit to improve quality and to harmonize/standardize processes Close exchange with other finance managers in Tanzania and in other countries of East Africa Performs other duties and tasks assigned by the supervisor University degree in business administration or comparable qualification Excellent knowledge of the use of Microsoft, especially MS-Excel First experience with an (Big 4) audit company or with controlling of big international companies is a plus Strong attention to details and organizational skills Good communication and interpersonal skills Fluent in English Applications Interested candidates should send application through: TAP / CLICK HERE TO APPLY Closing Date for Submission:07.09.2026 GIZ RESERVES ALL RIGHTS Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. GIZ Tanzania is an equal opportunities employer and encourages applications from all qualified and eligible candidates regardless of their gender, origin, religion/belief, disability, or any other minority group.