We are currently looking for a Finance Control Officer to support the IMPACT Initiatives team in Geneva.

Title:                        Finance Controller
Duration:               Open-ended contract
Start date:             ASAP
Location:               Geneva – International Environment House

SUPERVISION

The Finance Controller will be supervised by the Finance Manager.

FUNCTIONS

The Finance Controller will be responsible for supporting IMPACT Finance team in the financial follow-up of all ongoing projects. This implies the following tasks:

1. Budgeting (25%)

• Support in preparation and review of project budgets in coordination with IMPACT country focal points, IMPACT Head of Grants and ACTED
• Preparation and review of budget amendments
• At grant signature’s, preparation of project financial sheets for validation

2. Budget follow-up (55%)

• Assure compliance of IMPACT administration(s) to accounting principles and local rules and regulations
• Follow up and analysis and review of expenses (Budget Follow Up) for ongoing field-based projects together with IMPACT Country Focal Point and any concerned staff
• Preparation and analysis of Budget Follow Ups (BFUs)
• Ensure proper allocations of all IMPACT costs in the accountancy in line with donors rules and requirements as well as with the allocation tables planned with IMPACT country offices
• Serve as Finance’s point of contact for country offices, providing day-to-day financial oversight and support and responding to inquiries and requests
• Maintain up-to-date the monthly follow up of the overall budget of the organisation
• Ensure sharing of information with finance focal points of all IMPACT partners in this process

3. Financial reporting (20%)

• Preparation of financial reports for all ongoing projects as per donor deadlines
• In liaison with the Audit focal point, validation of reports received by partners from expenditure point of view

• Studies in Business/Finance/Administration or equivalent (Master)
• A minimum of 1 years’ experience in the area of Finance Control
• Fluent in French and English;
• Organized person, with attention to detail and rigor;
• Ability to build rapport and trust within the organization and to manage competing demands in a timely manner.
• Awareness when to refer non-routine inquiries to more senior colleagues.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written with the ability to listen and connect with staff deployed in the field.
• Perfect knowledge of MS Word, Outlook and Excel

Desired

• Previous experience or demonstrated interest in the no-profit sector
• Work experience at a project-oriented organization is an advantage
• Knowledge of SAGE accounting software