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Ad title:
Finance Manager
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The Goethe-Institut Georgien
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Published: 11 December
/ Deadline: 16 January
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The Goethe-Institut Georgien, the official cultural institute of the Federal Republic of Germany, is seeking a motivated Finance Manager for the EU-funded programme "EU4Culture II" for the period 01.02.2026 - 31.03.2027, with the possibility to extend the contract for up to two additional years, until 30.04.2029.
EU4Culture II is a strategic EU-funded programme designed to strengthen the Cultural and Creative Sectors (CCS) across Eastern Partnership (EaP) countries, transforming culture into a driver of economic growth, social development, gender equality, and resilience. By focusing on sustainable creative ecosystems, the programme supports the EU`s commitment to international cultural relations and culture-led development.
Main task and responsibilities include:
** Coordinate all financial processes
** Implement regular and sound financial controlling using SAP/4Plan and liquidity monitoring
** Prepare relevant budget reallocations and addendums to agreements
** Review and prepare contracts, including grants` and external service contracts
** Coordinate public procurement, incl. relevant external services and goods
** Prepare financial reports and documents necessary for external audits and expenditure verifications
** Report to the Programme Lead and cooperate closely with the Head of Administration of the Goethe-Institut
** Coordinate and consult with the Goethe-Institut finance and tax departments at headquarters
** Contribute to efficient knowledge management
** Perform other relevant tasks as needed
Skills, experiences, and qualifications required for the position:
** Completed university degree in business administration or equivalent knowledge and skills
** At least three years of professional experience in the administration and accounting of large-scale projects
** Experience in accounting and monitoring EU-funded projects
** Knowledge of the SAP accounting programme
** Good IT skills (MS Office), especially Excel
** Knowledge of Georgian labour law is desirable
** Knowledge of Georgian and German at least at C1 level
** Knowledge of English at least at B2 level
** Strong organisational skills, sense of responsibility, flexibility and resilience
** Initiative and independence
** Ability to work in a team
** Management experience as well as enjoyment of experience in working in multi national teams
Application Process:
Candidates should submit their application in English, including:
** Motivation letter, including your contact details and telephone number
** CV
** Relevant degrees and work certificates and/or recommendation letters
Please send all documents in one PDF file with the subject line: "Application Finance Manager EU4Culture II" to the Email: bewerbungen-georgien@goethe.de.
Deadline for applications is 16.01.2026.
Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be invited for a personal interview.
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