Finance Officer – Project Finance Management

About the role

Welthungerhilfe is seeking a Finance Officer to manage the financial administration of two KfW‑funded projects in Butembo, Democratic Republic of Congo. The role ensures that all financial processes are efficient, auditable, and aligned with both Welthungerhilfe standards and donor requirements.

Key responsibilities

• Manage project funds in accordance with WHH and co‑financer specifications.
• Maintain accurate documentation, account assignments, and bookkeeping entries using bookkeeping software.
• Clear costs internally across projects and prepare budgetary documentation for project heads and partners.
• Prepare annual account statements in collaboration with the Head of Project and Head of Finance.
• Process refunds, returns, and final fund requests to donors.
• Instruct, advise, and supervise local administrative staff.
• Conduct purchases and award contracts following WHH and co‑financer regulations.
• Monitor relief supplies and equipment, ensuring compliance with import regulations, inventory accounting, and physical inventory inspections.
• Train local WHH staff on finance, administration, and HR standards.

Required profile

• Experience in financial administration of donor‑funded projects.
• Ability to ensure compliance with donor and organisational financial standards.
• Proven capacity to train and supervise local staff.
• Strong attention to detail for audit‑ready financial controls.

Required skills

• Proficiency with bookkeeping software.

What we offer

• 12‑month fixed‑term contract with strong prospects for extension.
• Opportunity to contribute to humanitarian projects aimed at achieving Zero Hunger.
• Professional development in a dynamic, impact‑oriented organization.