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About the Role

The International Rescue Committee (IRC) Deutschland is seeking a Finance Officer for German Programs, to be based in Berlin or remote nationwide. This role is part-time or full-time (32-40 hours/week) and initially fixed for one year, starting September 2026. The position supports the German Programs team in managing project finances and ensuring compliance with donor guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly internal budget analyses for ongoing projects.
• Create interim and final reports according to donor guidelines, particularly for public donors like EU-funded programs.
• Review ongoing project-related expenses, their accounting, and cost center allocation, ensuring compliance with relevant donor guidelines and correct allocation of own contributions.
• Collaborate closely with other finance departments to ensure smooth processing of general financial processes, especially in the internal financial software 'Integra' (based on Microsoft Dynamics).
• Train project staff in budget and expense management and the correct application of IRC guidelines.

Requirements

• A university degree recognized in Germany, preferably in Finance, NGO Management, Economics, or a related field.
• At least two years of professional experience in finance, ideally in project financing/third-party fund management or a comparable position at a non-profit organization.
• Experience with the administration of funded projects.
• Advanced proficiency and routine use of Excel.
• German and English language skills at a minimum B2 level according to the Common European Framework of Reference.
• Experience with Microsoft Dynamics software or comparable systems.
• Careful work with a good eye for detail.
• Reliable and team-oriented work approach.

Skills

• Finance
• Project Financing
• Third-party Fund Management
• Excel
• Microsoft Dynamics

Location

• Berlin
• Germany-wide remote

Work Type

• Part-time
• Full-time
• Remote

Experience Level

• Minimum two years of professional experience

Education Level

• University degree in Finance, NGO Management, Economics, or a related field

Salary/Compensations

• Starting salary of 46,634 EUR gross per year (for full-time, 40 hrs/week) with annual salary adjustments.

Benefits

• Meaningful design task in a collaborative team.
• Attractive employee benefits including gym membership, company pension plan, shopping vouchers, subsidy for childcare costs, company bike leasing, subsidy for Deutschlandticket, access to timely and confidential psychological support if needed.
• 30 days of annual leave and generous special leave policy.
• Flexible working hours and home office options.
• Training and development opportunities, access to free language courses.
• Assistance services for people with disabilities, if needed.

About the Company

• The International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds to the world's worst humanitarian crises, helping to restore health, safety, education, economic wellbeing, and power to people devastated by conflict and disaster.
• Founded in 1933 at the call of Albert Einstein, the IRC is one of the world's largest international humanitarian non-governmental organizations (INGO), at work in more than 40 countries and 29 U.S. cities helping people to survive, reclaim control of their future and strengthen their communities.
• IRC Deutschland was founded in 2016 and is active nationwide in the areas of education, career & orientation, as well as protection, legal advice, and participation.
• IRC Deutschland implements approximately 20 to 25 projects concurrently, sometimes in cooperation with partner organizations.
• The work is financed by a range of public and private donors from Germany and abroad.
• IRC's core values are Integrity, Service, Equality, and Accountability.
• IRC is committed to taking all necessary preventive measures and creating a safe environment, and to taking corrective actions when harm occurs.

Equal Opportunity

• As an organization committed to an empowering work environment, equal opportunities, and combating all forms of discrimination, we welcome applications from people regardless of their origin, religion, gender, sexual orientation, disabilities, age, or other characteristics protected by applicable law.
• We particularly encourage people with flight and migration experience to apply.
• In case of equal qualification, we give preference to applicants with severe disabilities.
• To ensure equal opportunities, we ask that you refrain from including photos in your application documents.
• All International Rescue Committee workers must adhere to the core values and principles outlined in IRC Way - Standards for Professional Conduct.