SACHBEABEITER VERWALTUNG (SBV) FINANCE & ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT
Full-time (100%) Fixed term for two years
Remuneration according to local salary scheme Group V2
Start date: 1 July 2026
Welcome to the Goethe-Institut!
With 154 Goethe-Instituts in 100 countries, we are the globally active cultural institute of the Federal Republic of Germany. We promote the knowledge of the German language and international cultural cooperation. Across the world, our members of staff help to connect people globally and sustainably in a living cultural and educational network. Through our programs, we encourage intercultural dialogue and cultural participation and strengthen the development of civil society structures. Around the globe, we connect people, ideas and cultures. In doing so, we respect differences, because we appreciate the value of diversity.
THE TASKS
Accounts payable tasks:
- Allocation of invoices to the appropriate cost centers on our invoice processing software
- Ensuring financial compliance by checking invoices and supporting documents
- Ensuring that all transactions adhere fully to the internal procurement regulations
- Deduction of withholding taxes on eligible transactions
- Posting into the general ledger
- Fixed asset accounting as well as inventory management
- Monitoring and settlement of outstanding items in close coordination with all departments and the Head of Finance & Administration
Other financial & administrative tasks:
- Procurement coordination for the Finance & Administrative department
- Support with internal & external audits
- Providing support for monthly accounts closing activities as well as the preparation of both local and German annual financial statements
- Tasks exceptionally assigned by the Head of Finance & Administration, the Institute Director, or their representatives
PROFILES REQUIRED
University degree
Several years of relevant professional experience in financial and administrative tasks
Knowledge of financial accounting (SAP skills are an advantage)
Excellent IT skills, especially MS Office (particularly Excel)
Reliability, accuracy, and the ability to work independently
Experience in dealing and communicating with service providers and local authorities
Work experience in international companies or NGOs is an advantage
Good knowledge of German or willingness to learn German
APPLICATION
- Curriculum vitae with photo
- Letter of motivation
- Job-related references and certificates
- For non-Nigerians, proof of a valid work permit
application procedure
If you are interested, please send your enquiries or your application documents in one pdf to:
AbiolaMorakinyo.Oladimeji@goethe.de with the subject “Finance and Administrative Assistant”
The application deadline for this call is 30.04.2026.
Important note on the application procedure: Only complete applications will be considered and contacted.
