The Goethe-Institut Nigeria is seeking a Finance and Administrative Assistant (Sachbearbeiter Verwaltung - SBV) to join the team. This is a full-time fixed-term position for two years.

• Job Location: Victoria Island, Lagos, Nigeria
• Salary: Remuneration according to local salary scheme Group V2
• Employment Type: Full-time (100%), fixed term for two years
• Benefits: Not stated
• Application Deadline: 30 April 2026
• Start Date: 1 July 2026

With 154 Goethe-Instituts in 100 countries, the Goethe-Institut is the globally active cultural institute of the Federal Republic of Germany. The institute promotes knowledge of the German language and international cultural cooperation, encouraging intercultural dialogue and cultural participation while strengthening the development of civil society structures.

Accounts payable tasks:

• Allocation of invoices to appropriate cost centers on invoice processing software
• Ensuring financial compliance by checking invoices and supporting documents
• Ensuring all transactions adhere fully to internal procurement regulations
• Deduction of withholding taxes on eligible transactions
• Posting into the general ledger
• Fixed asset accounting and inventory management
• Monitoring and settlement of outstanding items in close coordination with all departments and the Head of Finance & Administration

Other financial and administrative tasks:

• Procurement coordination for the Finance & Administrative department
• Support with internal and external audits
• Providing support for monthly accounts closing activities and preparation of both local and German annual financial statements
• Tasks exceptionally assigned by the Head of Finance & Administration, the Institute Director, or their representatives

• University degree
• Several years of relevant professional experience in financial and administrative tasks
• Knowledge of financial accounting (SAP skills are an advantage)
• Excellent IT skills, especially MS Office (particularly Excel)
• Reliability, accuracy, and the ability to work independently
• Experience in dealing and communicating with service providers and local authorities
• Work experience in international companies or NGOs is an advantage
• Good knowledge of German or willingness to learn German

How to Apply
If you are interested, please send your application documents (curriculum vitae with photo, letter of motivation, job-related references and certificates) in one PDF to AbiolaMorakinyo.Oladimeji@goethe.de with the subject "Finance and Administrative Assistant". For non-Nigerians, proof of a valid work permit is required. Only complete applications will be considered and contacted. Application deadline is 30 April 2026.

Why this job might be a good fit

This role is ideal for finance and administration professionals in Lagos who want to work with a globally respected cultural institute. It offers the chance to handle financial accounting, procurement coordination, and audit support while working in an international environment with potential exposure to the German language.

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