We are recruiting a Finance Controller immediately available for a 3-month assignment starting early January.
Client Details
Our client is a non-profit organization located in Geneva.
Description
Reporting to the Chief Financial Officer, the Finance Controller is responsible for ensuring the integrity of our accounting system and the quality of internal controls across the whole organization, as well as overseeing the external audits (organizational and grant audits) and country office transactions.
Your Responsibilities
Review journals, bank statements, and other reconciliations to ensure compliance with applicable standards
Ensure internal control procedures are implemented and documented by all staff
Maintain and update the internal control matrix to guarantee consistent controls across all staff, including during remote work
Ensure proper recording of revenues and expenses according to internal policies and Swiss GAAP RPC
Supervise quarterly closings and ensure timely completion of the closing checklist
Prepare year-end financial statements in accordance to Swiss GAAP, including notes to the accounts
Review monthly general ledger and supporting documentation for country office transactions to ensure completeness, integrity, and accuracy
Collect, review, and analyse financial data to prepare mandatory donor reports and other financial metrics, working closely with business units and country offices
Consolidate data from various programs and prepare reports and budget updates according to grant requirements
Draft narrative reports based on financial results, highlighting key findings, and recommend corrective actions when needed
Act as liaison with auditors and ensure availability and quality of documentation ahead of organizational and grant audits
Serve as point of contact for financial matters related to EU grants and ensure donor compliance for all consortium members
Liaise regularly with country office accounting staff to review transactions, ensure deadlines are met, and provide guidance on accounting matters
Review partner engagement and expenditure to ensure proper financial management
Profile
The successful Finance Controller will bring the following background and experience :
Chartered accountancy designation or equivalent professional qualification
5-7 years external audit experience
Excellent bookkeeping and accounting skills (Swiss GAAP RPC)
Internal audit experience an advantage
Advanced Excel
Not for Profit experience an advantage
Outstanding organizational skills with good sense of priorities
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to work independently with strong attention to detail
Team player, comfortable working in a multicultural environment
Fluent written and spoken English and French
Job Offer
The opportunity to join a friendly finance team in the non-profit environment.
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