Finance Controller

• International non-profit organization
  
  • 3-month opportunity

About Our Client

Our client is a non-profit organization located in Geneva.

Job 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

The Successful Applicant

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

What's on Offer

The opportunity to join a friendly finance team in the non-profit environment.

Quote job ref

JN-122025-6905360

Job Function

Accounting, Audit & Advisory, Tax and Treasury

Specialisation

Financial Controller

Industry

Not For Profit

Location

Geneva

Contract Type

Interim

Job Reference

JN-122025-6905360