The Goethe-Institut Lithuania is looking for a candidate for the position of
Financial Accountant of the EU-funded project "MOST IV", based in Vilnius
Starting from 1 October 2024 until 31 August 2027 (including 3-month probation period). The position is full-time (40h/ week).
The Goethe-Institut is the cultural institute of the Federal Republic of Germany with a global reach. We promote knowledge of the German language abroad and foster international cultural cooperation. At the heart of our work are the relationships we create. In Lithuania, in addition to our cooperation with Lithuanian partners, we place an emphasis on working with Belarusian partners. In our cultural work, we focus on dealing with current issues relating to pluralistic societies and democratic participation using cultural means and from a contemporary, artistic perspective.
The project MOST IV contributes to enhancing the resilience of Belarusian society and to foster cultural relations. The project supports Belarusian professionals – based in Belarus and abroad – in improving their professional competences and opportunities for the future. The core activity is a mobility scheme facilitating professional contacts between Belarusian and EU-based professionals and organizations. Interested Belarusian receive the possibility to get funding for travel and accommodation abroad and are supported in finding a first professional contact in the EU. The program works with the following priority sectors: culture, society, education, business, health & care and sustainability.
Task and responsibilities
In close collaboration with and under supervision of the Financial Manager
- Financial accounting for all financial processes of the project
- Processing of payments (incl. cash register management), incoming invoices, and necessary transfers
- Processing internal inquiries in the field of accounting
- Creation and maintenance of data (debtors, creditors)
- Dealing with the bank account for the project payments incl. bank clearing (debtors – creditors)
- Communication and coordination with the Head of Administration of Goethe-Institut Vilnius on accounting matters
- Supporting the Financial Manager with different tasks on a need’s basis incl. supporting the preparation of audits and reports
- Participation in team meetings
Your profile
- Completed commercial vocational training/administrative training or equivalent competences
- Willingness to familiarize yourself with the specific rules, processes and requirements of the project as well as systems and applications
- Excellent knowledge of bookkeeping; business knowledge of cost and activity accounting; understanding of process management
- Very good knowledge of MS Office; knowledge of SAP module FI/CO
- Stress resilience, attention to detail and ability to work with deadlines
- Good communication skills
- Very good IT skills (MS Office)
- Social skills, sense of responsibility & diligence, and initiative
- High level of awareness for matters of compliance & integrity
- Very good knowledge of German, good knowledge of English (or vice versa)
- Knowledge of Lithuanian is an advantage
What we offer
- A gross salary of 2.074-2.295 € (entry-level salary depends on the relevant work experience) according to the remuneration scheme of the Goethe-Institut Lithuania.
- International working environment & flexible work arrangement incl. mobile work.
- Opportunity to be part of a meaningful international project providing learning and development opportunities.
The deadline for this call is
15.08.2024.
Please send your
English language application (letter of motivation, CV, relevant certificates, 1-2 reference contacts) to:
bewerbung-vilnius@goethe.de As subject of your mail please choose "Application MOST IV Financial Accountant. First name Last name".
Only shortlisted candidates will be invited for an interview (online or in person).
Thank you for your application. Your personal data is subject to the Data Protection Act and will not be passed on to third parties under any circumstances.
