Job description The Finance Officer supports Climate Analytics’ mission by ensuring accurate, timely, and compliant day-to-day financial operations across the organisation. Working under the supervision of the Head of Finance, the position contributes to sound financial management of projects, effective collaboration with internal stakeholders, and strong relationships with external service providers. This is a mid-level position requiring solid technical accounting skills, strong organisational abilities, and the confidence to manage routine finance processes independently while escalating complex issues appropriately. Key Areas of Responsibility Accounting Operations &amp; Cash Management<ul><li>Review and reconcile bank account activity on a regular basis</li><li>Monitor bank balances and support short-term cash flow forecasting</li><li>Maintain complete, accurate documentation for all financial transactions</li></ul> Accounts Payable &amp; Receivable<ul><li>Manage end-to-end accounts payable processes, including invoice review, compliance checks, ERP entry, and timely vendor payments</li><li>Track accounts receivable and follow up on outstanding and upcoming payments in coordination with project managers and finance colleagues</li></ul> Payroll, Taxes &amp; Recurring Payments<ul><li>Execute recurring monthly payment obligations, including payroll, tax and social security payments, leases, and other standing commitments</li><li>Liaise with banks on routine operational matters</li></ul> External Accounting &amp; Compliance<ul><li>Prepare and provide monthly accounting information to external accountants and tax advisors</li><li>Ensure compliance with applicable governmental, regulatory, and donor requirements, in collaboration with internal and external stakeholders</li></ul> Project Finance Support<ul><li>Support financial oversight of projects through preparation of monthly financial statements, reports, and audit documentation</li><li>Assist project managers with staff cost allocations, project monitoring, and financial reporting</li></ul> Team Support <ul><li>Actively participate in improving finance processes and systems in a growing organisation</li><li>Perform other finance-related duties as assigned</li></ul> Your profile <ul><li>Diploma or Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field</li><li>Minimum 3 years’ professional experience in accounting or finance roles</li><li>Hands-on experience with ERP or accounting systems</li><li>Strong proficiency in MS Excel</li><li>Experience with project accounting and donor-funded projects in an international organisation is highly desirable</li><li>Ability to work accurately under deadlines, with a high level of autonomy and judgement</li><li>Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with cultural sensitivity and professionalism</li><li>Proactive, detail-oriented, and motivated to improve systems and processes</li><li>Excellent written and spoken English (working language)</li><li>German language skills (B2 or higher) are an asset; additional languages are a plus</li></ul> Our offer <ul><li>2,A job with purpose. With us you will work in a team of highly engaged people and with your skills you can make a positive contribution to our work in the field of climate change.</li><li>You will get to know the entire organisation and be more than just a cog in the wheel</li><li>We are working in a positive and inspiring working atmosphere with an international team. Our Berlin office is located near Moritzplatz in the heart of the lively Kreuzberg, surrounded by a dynamic startup scene  </li><li>Hybrid office setup</li><li>Germany-wide transport ticket (Deutschlandticket Job)</li><li>German language classes</li><li>Company pension plan</li><li>Discounted bicycle leasing</li></ul> Conditions<ul><li>Application Deadline: open until filled</li><li>Start Date: 1 April 2026 </li><li>Duration: We are looking for a long-term collaboration. Currently we can offer a fixed term contract for 24 months with the perspective of extension based on performance and funding.</li><li>Location: This position is Berlin-based.</li><li>Renumeration: Between EUR 52,353 (Master's and up to 7 years relevant experience after university) and EUR 68,744 (Masters and 18+ years relevant experience after university) in accordance with level 4 of our salary scale.</li><li>Vacation: 29 days paid annual leave for each year worked (pro rata)</li></ul> Please apply with:<ul><li>Your CV</li><li>Cover letter addressing essential criteria, listing of three references, and include your earliest start date and salary expectations</li></ul>Please use PDF format exclusively using the application form. Applications by email or by post can unfortunately not be processed. We are a diverse and inclusive team and welcome your application regardless of your gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion, ethnicity, age, neurodiversity, disability status, citizenship, or any other aspect that makes you unique.

Climate Analytics is a non-profit organisation based in Berlin, Germany with offices in New York, USA, Lom&eacute;, Togo and Perth, Australia which brings together interdisciplinary expertise in the scientific and policy aspects of climate change. Our activities include: synthesising and advancing scientific knowledge in the area of climate change science, policy and impacts, providing science and policy support to the Least Developed Countries and Small Island Developing States in the international climate negotiations and the tracking and analysing of national climate policies in the global context with the Climate Action Tracker.

Finance Officer (f/m/d)

Job description The Finance Officer supports Climate Analytics’ mission by ensuring accurate, timely, and compliant day-to-day financial operations across the organisation. Working under the supervision of the Head of Finance, the position contributes to sound financial management of projects, effective collaboration with internal stakeholders, and strong relationships with external service providers. This is a mid-level position requiring solid technical accounting skills, strong organisational abilities, and the confidence to manage routine finance processes independently while escalating complex issues appropriately. Key Areas of Responsibility Accounting Operations &amp; Cash Management<ul><li>Review and reconcile bank account activity on a regular basis</li><li>Monitor bank balances and support short-term cash flow forecasting</li><li>Maintain complete, accurate documentation for all financial transactions</li></ul> Accounts Payable &amp; Receivable<ul><li>Manage end-to-end accounts payable processes, including invoice review, compliance checks, ERP entry, and timely vendor payments</li><li>Track accounts receivable and follow up on outstanding and upcoming payments in coordination with project managers and finance colleagues</li></ul> Payroll, Taxes &amp; Recurring Payments<ul><li>Execute recurring monthly payment obligations, including payroll, tax and social security payments, leases, and other standing commitments</li><li>Liaise with banks on routine operational matters</li></ul> External Accounting &amp; Compliance<ul><li>Prepare and provide monthly accounting information to external accountants and tax advisors</li><li>Ensure compliance with applicable governmental, regulatory, and donor requirements, in collaboration with internal and external stakeholders</li></ul> Project Finance Support<ul><li>Support financial oversight of projects through preparation of monthly financial statements, reports, and audit documentation</li><li>Assist project managers with staff cost allocations, project monitoring, and financial reporting</li></ul> Team Support&nbsp;<ul><li>Actively participate in improving finance processes and systems in a growing organisation</li><li>Perform other finance-related duties as assigned</li></ul> Your profile <ul><li>Diploma or Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field</li><li>Minimum 3 years’ professional experience in accounting or finance roles</li><li>Hands-on experience with ERP or accounting systems</li><li>Strong proficiency in MS Excel</li><li>Experience with project accounting and donor-funded projects in an international organisation is highly desirable</li><li>Ability to work accurately under deadlines, with a high level of autonomy and judgement</li><li>Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with cultural sensitivity and professionalism</li><li>Proactive, detail-oriented, and motivated to improve systems and processes</li><li>Excellent written and spoken English (working language)</li><li>German language skills (B2 or higher) are an asset; additional languages are a plus</li></ul> Our offer <ul><li>2,A job with purpose. With us you will work in a team of highly engaged people and with your skills you can make a positive contribution to our work in the field of climate change.</li><li>You will get to know the entire organisation and be more than just a cog in the wheel</li><li>We are working in a positive and inspiring working atmosphere with an international team. Our Berlin office is located near Moritzplatz in the heart of the lively Kreuzberg, surrounded by a dynamic startup scene &nbsp;</li><li>Hybrid office setup</li><li>Germany-wide transport ticket (Deutschlandticket Job)</li><li>German language classes</li><li>Company pension plan</li><li>Discounted bicycle leasing</li></ul> Conditions<ul><li>Application Deadline: open until filled</li><li>Start Date: 1 April 2026&nbsp;</li><li>Duration: We are looking for a long-term collaboration. Currently we can offer a fixed term contract for 24 months with the perspective of extension based on performance and funding.</li><li>Location: This position is Berlin-based.</li><li>Renumeration: Between EUR 52,353 (Master's and up to 7 years relevant experience after university) and EUR 68,744 (Masters and 18+ years relevant experience after university) in accordance with level 4 of our salary scale.</li><li>Vacation: 29 days paid annual leave for each year worked (pro rata)</li></ul> Please apply with:<ul><li>Your CV</li><li>Cover letter addressing essential criteria, listing of three references, and include your earliest start date and salary expectations</li></ul>Please use PDF format exclusively using the application form. Applications by email or by post can unfortunately not be processed. We are a diverse and inclusive team and welcome your application regardless of your gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion, ethnicity, age, neurodiversity, disability status, citizenship, or any other aspect that makes you unique.

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