Leitung Verwaltung und Finanzen (m/w/d)
Core
Central management function for the reliable, transparent, and economical operation of the research center, connecting financial management and controlling with administrative structures.
Role type
Senior Finance and Administration Manager
Builds
Operational infrastructure for international biomedical research projects
Domain
Tropical medicine research / Global health
Deliverable
dashboards & analysis
Required skills
Financial management, Budget planning, Controlling, Grant management, Procurement administration, Contract administration, Staff leadership, Strategic thinking
Preferred skills
Knowledge of Ghanaian and German labor/tax law, Experience in African research environments, Intercultural competence
Technologies
None stated
Responsibilities
Responsibility for financial management, budget planning, controlling, and financial reporting; Steering and monitoring of ongoing financial and administrative processes; Planning, control, and settlement of institutional funds and national/international third-party funds; Ensuring transparent use of funds and reliable business decision-making bases; Responsibility for administrative processes and their continuous development; Steering and coordinating adjacent areas such as procurement, procurement, and contract administration; Supporting the scientific leadership in budget, investment, and resource decisions; Collaboration with research groups, project leaders, funding agencies, and external partner institutions; Development of efficient organizational, reporting, and control structures; Leadership and development of assigned staff in the finance and administration area