The Goethe-Institut Lithuania is looking for a candidate for the position of
Financial Manager 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 the MOST IV team and the Head of Administration of Goethe-Institut Lithuania and under supervision of the Team LeaderOverall monitoring of the project budget in accordance with EU and Goethe-Institut requirements
- Coordination of all financial processes of the project incl. controlling of project operations, liquidity and accounting, and incl. facilitating payments
- Ensuring proper financial follow-up incl. documentation after every single activity incl. approving of payments, reviewing, and verifying financial reports
- Preparation and supervision of audits and reports incl. keeping and organizing all necessary documentation for expenditure verification purposes
- Investment planning, purchasing of goods and services according to procurement guidelines
- Contact person for all financial and accounting issues
- Supervising the Financial Accountant
Your profile
- Completed university degree or equivalent competences
- Professional experience in the administration and accounting of large-volume projects (preferably EU-funded projects) OR willingness to be trained in the relevant applications and systems
- Willingness to familiarize yourself with the specific rules, processes and requirements of the project as well as systems and applications
- Stress resilience, attention to detail and ability to work with deadlines
- Good communication skills, experience in supervising staff is an advantage
- Good IT skills (MS Office), especially Excel, knowledge of SAP an asset
- Organizational & social skills, sense of responsibility & diligence, and initiative
- High level of awareness for matters of compliance & integrity
- Very good knowledge of Belarusian or Russian language, good knowledge of English and German
- Knowledge of Lithuanian is an advantage
What we offer
- A gross salary of 2.583-2.859 € (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 Manager. First name Last name".
Only shortlisted candidates will be invited for an interview (online or in person).
