Finance Associate (midi-job, maternity cover), m/f/d

Role Purpose: The Finance Associate provides general administrative and coordination support in day-to-day operations within the Finance Team.

Team: Finance Team

Reporting Line: Project Finance Manager

Salary Band: Midi Job – Hourly wage (16 EU/hour)

Starting Date: as soon as possible

Contract Duration: Currently we can offer an employment contract limited for a duration of 1 year.

Working Hours: Part time (27 hours per week for twelve months)

Location: Transparency International Secretariat (TI-S), Berlin, Germany

Based in the Finance Team and reporting to Project Finance Manager, the Finance Associate will:

• Provide general support in day-to-day operations of the team, including financial reporting on ongoing projects
• Support project accountants in the performance of accuracy controls on incoming invoices and reports from project partners
• Support the team during the performance of the scheduled audits, providing logistical coordination and facilitating the exchange of information
• Support the coordination of work and information flow within the TI Secretariat and with Partners
• Support information management for the team, including maintaining up to date, organized and accurate filing systems
• Keep track of incoming requests, external stakeholders and other teams and direct them to the relevant colleagues for further action
• Assist with the update of financial documents and forms
• Contribute to the overall functioning of the Finance team by providing ad-hoc support as needed

In order to succeed in this role, candidates will need to meet the following:

• Background in finance, administration, project management, compliance, and/or other related fields
• Relevant experience in an international organizational context working on finance, administrative support, project management, or related
• Solid IT literacy in MS Office and Outlook and ability to learn quickly the use of other software or systems
• Good communication and relationship management skills working collaboratively across stakeholders at all levels
• Business fluency in English required; additional languages, in particular French, Spanish and/or Arabic, an asset
• Accuracy and attentiveness to detail
• Strong organizational and time management skills and ability to effectively manage priorities and competing demands coordinating closely with colleagues and seeking counsel when needed
• Good analytical skills and the ability to produce accurate documentation with attention to detail
• Highly developed teamwork and intercultural communication skills
• Interest in anti-corruption work and commitment to the values and principles of Transparency International

By joining the Transparency International Secretariat, candidates can expect:

• the opportunity to become part of the global movement against corruption and make a positive contribution to the work of TI in the field of transparency and accountability working on a wide range of relevant and challenging issues
• a role with purpose, working in a team of engaged and enthusiastic colleagues in the field of anti-corruption united by the desire to curb corruption and achieve meaningful impact
• a dynamic, flexible and international working environment with peers representing 45+ different nationalities
• a high degree of collaboration and autonomy in a lean and agile organisation with flat hierarchies, streamlined decision- making processes and a shared leadership culture with servant leadership philosophy

Staff at TI-S enjoy a competitive compensation & benefits package designed for staff well-being and work life balance, incl.:

• financial contribution to German language classes
• generous time off with up to 30 days of annual leave per year and flexible working times around core hours
• remote-hybrid working model from within Germany
• the possibility of Work from Abroad for periods of time (currently for up to 30 working days per calendar year)
• Friday afternoons are alternatively free or meeting-free during the summer months
• Pluxee food vouchers  with plenty of options near the office for reduced prices for meals
• reduced membership fees with Urban Sports Club
• mental wellbeing and counselling support by OpenUp
• discounted Deutschland Ticket
• centrally located office in a vibrant metropolitan city with excellent public transportation connectivity at the river Spree

Please note that eligibility to work in Germany is required for this position.

Interested candidates are invited to submit a CV and cover letter in English, merged into one PDF file, via clicking on the button ‘Apply Online’.

Closing date for external applications is October 2, 2026, at 10:00 AM CET.

Only applications duly completed and received through the online recruitment system will be considered.

Recruitment timeline: Please note that the application review and shortlisting process may take up to three weeks. Successful candidates can expect to hear from us by mid-October.

Transparency International is committed to creating an inclusive work environment where diversity is valued and where there is equality of opportunity. We actively seek a diverse applicant pool and therefore welcome applications from qualified candidates of all regions, countries, cultures and backgrounds. Existing permission to work in Germany is not a selection criterion and TI-S supports successful candidates in the process for applying for a work permit, if needed.

Selection of staff is made on a competitive basis, and we do not discriminate on the basis of national origin, race, colour or ethnic background, religious belief, sex, gender identity and expression or sexual orientation, marital or family status, age or ability. We kindly ask applicants to refrain from including in their application information relating to the above as well as from attaching photos.

DISCLAIMER

Please note that Transparency International does not charge any fees at any stage of its recruitment and selection process (whether at application, processing, testing, interviewing, traveling or otherwise). In addition, TI does not require or need to know any information relating to the bank account details of applicants.

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