Innovative Finance Compliance
Specialist (d/f/m)

Your tasks & responsibilities:

• Develop and implement financial compliance systems tailored to commercial contracts and results-based financing mechanisms
• Lead the roll-out of new processes and tools, ensuring their consistent application across global teams
• Establish clear workflows for budgeting, approvals and reporting, integrated into existing financial platforms

• Represent the organisation in meetings with consultancies and potential partners
• Support negotiations and ensure financial and compliance considerations are reflected in partnership discussions
• Draft and review joint venture agreements, ensuring accuracy and compliance with organisational standards. 

• Partner with the Business Development team to prepare financial proposals, ensuring value for money and compliance with donor requirements
• Contribute to financial modelling and pricing strategies that strengthen competitiveness in tenders
• Provide guidance on budget tracking, forecasting and donor financial reporting throughout project delivery

• Advise the leadership team and senior decision-makers on compliance requirements, financial risks and contract conditions
• Prepare audit-ready documentation and oversee internal reviews and external audit preparation
• Develop and implement risk mitigation measures to strengthen financial governance

• Deliver training and technical support on compliance for commercial contracts and results-based financing
• Strengthen the ability of programme, finance and business development teams to apply new systems and practices

Your profile:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field; Master’s or CPA/ACCA preferred
• Minimum 4 years of progressive experience in financial compliance, donor contract management, or auditing within the NGO sector
• Proven experience managing donor-funded commercial or service contracts (e.g., GIZ fee-based, BMZ co-financing, USAID contracts)
• Knowledge of international donor regulations and audit frameworks, with a strong background in financial proposal development, budgeting and reporting
• Proficiency in financial software and Excel; experience with ERP systems is an advantage
• Demonstrated experience in financial compliance for commercial contracts and results-based financing
• Proven record of advising leadership teams and influencing decision-making
• Experience in negotiating with external partners and drafting or reviewing joint venture agreements
• Fluency in English required (French, German & Spanish Language are an asset)

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
• Strong understanding of donor compliance frameworks
• Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams
• High ethical standards and integrity
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to manage change across diverse teams

We offer you:

• A flexible working hours model and up to 12 days of mobile work per month
• 30 vacation days based on a 5-day work week
• A subsidy for the "Deutschlandticket” and the company pension scheme
• A company laptop and a subsidy for home office equipment
• Exciting responsibilities and a modern, ergonomic working environment