Administrative Officer (V1)

Goethe-Institut Ghana
Part-time, 50%
Fixed-term for two years
Remuneration according to local salary scheme, Grade V1
Start date: 1 April 2026 or later

As an Administrative Officer (V1), your main tasks will include:

• Validation of invoices
• Vendor master data management in SAP
• Management and monitoring of the cash desk, including preparation of cash count protocols and organization of cash replenishments and settlements
• Monitoring of petty cash advances
• Preparation of cheque issuances
• Preparation of payments via online banking
• Compiling and preparing bank statements for the accounting department
• Structured filing and document management in the finance area
• Support in daily administrative operations as well as in monthly and annual financial closures
• Tasks exceptionally assigned by the Head of Administration, the Institute Director, or their representative

Requirements:

• Completed administrative training or an equivalent qualification
• Professional experience and/or experience in finance and administration
• Knowledge of financial accounting; SAP experience is an advantage
• Strong IT skills (proficient in MS Office, especially Excel)
• Good command of English, both written and spoken; German skills are an advantage
• Reliability, accuracy, and the ability to work independently
• Experience in dealing and communicating with service providers and local authorities
• Work experience in the context of international companies or NGOs is an advantage

Important note on the application process
Please send your application—including a motivation letter, CV, and all required documents and references (in German or English)—by e-mail to Maximilian.Roettger@goethe.de.
Please use the subject line: “Verwaltung V1”.

The application deadline for this announcement is 8 March 2026. Please understand that applications submitted after the deadline generally cannot be considered.