Finance Officer
Quick answer
ICLEI – Local Governments for Sustainability is hiring a Finance Officer in Freiburg, Germany, with a gross salary of EUR 49,596 – 52,284 per annum, for a 2-year contract with potential extension.
- Role
- Finance Officer
- Organization
- ICLEI – Local Governments for Sustainability
- Location
- Freiburg, Germany
- Work setup
- Remote
- Level
- Entry
- Compensation
- EUR 49,596 – 52,284 per annum
- Category
- Finance & Administration
The role
ICLEI – Local Governments for Sustainability is seeking a Finance Officer to contribute to making cities better places to live, working with a global network of local and regional governments committed to sustainable urban development.
What you'll do
- Independently handle day-to-day accounting, including accounts payable and receivable, general ledger entries and reconciliations
- Independently review and process invoices
- Prepare for and support annual audits, including statutory and/or donor-specific audits
- Support payroll-related accounting and salary bookings
- Process and review travel expenses for domestic and international trips
- Handle project-based and grant accounting, including donor reporting requirements
What it takes
- Completed commercial/vocational training or a degree in accounting, finance, business administration or economics
- Further qualification such as Bilanzbuchhalter/in, CPA, ACCA or similar is an advantage
- Solid general bookkeeping and accounting knowledge, including accounts payable and receivable, general ledger and reconciliations
- Familiarity with relevant accounting standards, particularly HGB in Germany; knowledge of IFRS is an advantage
- Comfortable using accounting software and strong Excel skills
- Experience preparing for and supporting annual audits, including statutory and/or donor-specific audits
- Understanding of payroll-related accounting
- Understanding of non-profit law and the tax implications of non-profit status
- Experience with project-based and grant accounting
- Precise, reliable and organised approach to work
- Good teamwork and communication skills, including in an international environment
What you'll bring
How we treat you
An initial 24-month contract with potential for extension, 40-hour working week with flexible working hours, 6 weeks of paid annual leave, English as the working language
Frequently asked questions
Where is the job located?
The job is located in Freiburg, Germany.
What is the compensation?
The gross salary is EUR 49,596 – 52,284 per annum.
What are the key qualifications required?
Key qualifications include a degree in accounting, finance, business administration or economics, and experience with accounts payable and receivable, general ledger and reconciliations.
How can I apply?
Applications must be submitted by 15 November 2026. Due to legal reasons, applicants must hold EU citizenship or valid EU residence permit and a valid German work permit.
Is the job remote eligible?
The job is primarily in-office with up to 50% remote work possible.
How to apply
Apply directly on ICLEI – Local Governments for Sustainability's site. We link straight through — no resume parsing, no profile to fill out.
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