Finance Controller

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

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

International non-profit organization

3-month opportunity

The successful Finance Controller will

ing 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

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

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