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Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
Job Title: Junior Finance Specialist
Organization: Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH
Duty Station: Dar es Salaam
Contract Type: Fixed term contract
Job Location: Band 3
About GIZ
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.
Responsibilities and Tasks
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Supporting local projects with their financial planning, monitoring costs and expenditure with SAP S/4HANA
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Preparation of project’s financial reports in line with the requirements of different international donors
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Preparation and follow-up of internal and external controls
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Drafting of budgets for new projects or related to project extensions
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Providing financial information to the Head of Service Unit in Tanzania (HoSu) related to requests or on a pre-scheduled basis on time
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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
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Close exchange with other finance managers in Tanzania and in other countries of East Africa
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Performs other duties and tasks assigned by the supervisor
Qualifications and Requirements
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University degree in business administration or comparable qualification
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Excellent knowledge of the use of Microsoft, especially MS-Excel
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First experience with an (Big 4) audit company or with controlling of big international companies is a plus
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Strong attention to details and organizational skills
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Good communication and interpersonal skills
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Fluent in English
Applications
Interested candidates should send application through:
Closing Date for Submission: 07.09.2026
GIZ RESERVES ALL RIGHTS
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Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
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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.
To apply for this job please visit www.fuzu.com.