German speaking Accounting and HR Officer
Location: Parktown, Gauteng
Salary: Market related
Duration: 36 months
Take your finance and HR expertise global with a role that supports cultural collaboration across continents.
Is this you?
You’re a highly organised accounting professional with a sharp eye for detail and a natural drive for process optimisation. You combine precision with people skills, balancing financial rigour with empathetic HR support. Fluent in German and English, you’re comfortable navigating complex administrative systems and legislation, and you take pride in delivering reliable, compliant results. Digitally savvy and proactive, you enjoy contributing to a structured, multicultural working environment.
What you’ll be doing (and why you’ll enjoy it)
You’ll manage core finance functions for a major EU-funded cultural programme. Your responsibilities will include accounts payable/receivable, general ledger, asset and payroll accounting and reconciling outstanding items. You’ll prepare salaries, liaise with insurers and authorities, coordinate onboarding, contracts, and maintain personnel records and cost reporting. You’ll also support procurement, audits, closings, and help optimise internal processes in line with German and EU standards.
Where you’ll be doing it
You’ll join an internationally renowned cultural institute, with offices based in Parktown, Gauteng. This role is part of a newly established division created for this EU-funded project. You’ll work in-office with the benefit of one day working from home per week after probation. Standard working hours are 9am – 6pm, with a 2:30pm finish on Fridays. You’ll be part of a passionate, mission-driven team committed to cultural exchange and global cooperation.
What you’ll need
You’ll have a minimum of 3 years’ professional accounting experience and strong Excel skills. You’ll need to be fluent in German with a proven ability to work within complex financial systems. Familiarity with South African labour law is a plus. A valid South African work permit or SA Citizenship is essential.
What you’ll get
A fixed-term contract until July 2028, the chance to work in a vibrant international environment, German language support, and a unique opportunity to contribute to a project with real cultural significance.
How to apply
For a confidential discussion please contact Sandy Bremner on (021) 035 1432 or send your CV to s.bremner@thetalentexperts.co.za
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