Title: Accounting Assistant, GIZ Office Ankara
Duration: 1 year with the possibility of extension
Location: Ankara
A. Main Activities
- Payments
The Accounting Assistant
- supports the responsible officer with bank and cash payments and with the cashflow management
- is responsible for maintaining and updating all related systems and monitoring sheets (SAP S4, Excel lists, voucher scanning software, etc.) according to GIZ rules and requirements
- Invoice check
The Accounting Assistant
- scans the incoming invoices and payment requests and enters the invoice data in the accounting system
- checks incoming invoices, the payment requests and billing for formal, factual, price and tax correctness in accordance with GIZ rules and regulations and prepares them for the payment
- reviews and clarifies discrepancies when necessary
- monitors the document flow
- is responsible for the physical and electronic archiving process
- supports the shipment of the accounting files to HQ
- is responsible for the copying, distributing, and filing documents in accordance with GIZ rules
- monitors the unsettled items and prepare the settlement documentation
- Compliance
The Accounting Assistant
- stays informed about financial regulations and ensures compliance
- assists in preparing documents for audits
- reviews accounting folders for completeness before archiving
- Other duties
The Accounting Assistant
- reports all problems with financial administration and compliance without delay
- supports the inventory management of Country Office
- communicates with internal departments and collaborate with team members to streamline financial processes
- performs other duties and tasks at the request of management
B. Required qualifications, competencies, and experience
Educational Background
- Bachelor’s degree in Economics, Accounting, Business Administration or in a similar area
Professional Experience
- At least 1-2 years professional experience in a comparable position
- Proficiency in using the computer applications (e.g. MS Office package) required
Skills and Qualifications
- Native in Turkish, fluent in English
- Strong understanding of financial principles and practices
- Confidential handling of data and information
- Strong organizational skills and experience in administration
- Attention to detail and accuracy
- Ability to work collaboratively in a team
- Willingness to upskill as required by the tasks to be performed – corresponding measures are agreed with management
- Ability to work under pressure and flexible/out of office hours and meet tight deadlines
- Ability to handle stressful situations appropriately
- Very good written and verbal communications skills
- Dynamic personality with a dedicated focus on the delivery of quality services even under tight timelines
Applications:
Interested and qualified candidates are requested to apply through our Job Portal by filling in the digital application form as well as submitting their CV in GIZ Turkey’s format, university diplomas (BA/ BSc, MA/ MSc, PhD) and a Cover Letter in English, stating their qualifications and previous professional experiences.
The deadline for application is the 23rd of October, 2025.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
GIZ is committed to gender balance and diversity without distinction as to race, sex or religion. GIZ is encouraging persons with disabilities to apply for the position. Remuneration will be in accordance with the candidate’s qualifications and experience as well as local standards.
ATTENTION: PLEASE SUBMIT YOUR CV IN THE GIZ CV FORMAT. THE APPLICATIONS IN ANY OTHER CV FORMAT WILL NOT BE REVIEWED.
