Project Controller:innen

Plan International is one of the oldest independent children's aid organisations working in 51 countries in Asia, Africa and Latin America. The self-help projects are financed through sponsorships, individual donations, foundations, public funds and corporate cooperation. Plan International Germany looks after more than 310,000 child sponsorships and thus reaches about three million people in the programme areas. Plan is committed to child protection.

**Your tasks**:

- Controlling and monitoring of publicly and privately financed international humanitarian aid and development cooperation projects
- Ensuring compliance with donor guidelines (German Government, EU, UN organisations) and other standards with regards to German grant law
- Preparation and review of project budgets, financial statements, and requests for funds
- Supporting the country offices and project partners on site in the financial management of projects and compliance with donor guidelines
- Preparation and monitoring of audits and support in contract management
- Contribution to knowledge management and process optimization within the department

**Your Profile**:

- University degree in the field of economics or project controlling or comparable completed training
- First professional experience (1-3 years) in financial controlling of projects
- Experience with national and international donors and their guidelines is an advantage
- Very good knowledge of MS Office (especially MS Excel) and knowledge of IT-based project management systems (e.g., SAP, MS Dynamics) would be an advantage
- Good English skills are a prerequisite, German, French, Spanish and other language skills is an advantage
- Relevant working experience as well as experience in managing multi-country/consortia projects is an advantage
- Structured and independent working style
- High level of intercultural competence and very good communication skills
- Team player, flexible, solution-oriented, and strong communicator

**We offer**:

- Flexible working hours and up to ten days mobile working per month
- A committed working environment
- An ergonomic and modern equipped workplace
- Water and coffee at your disposal
- Subsidy for the HVV-ProfiTicket and the in-house canteen/cafeteria
- A good working atmosphere