Regional Finance Controller

1.Terms ofReference

Job Title: Regional Finance Controller

Code: SR-00-591

Duty Station: Rome or other relevant locations (according to the assigned Region)

Starting date: 01/09/2018

Contract duration: 12 months

Reporting to: Regional Finance Coordinator

Supervision of: Country Finance Coordinators of the assigned Region

2.General context of the project

In recent years INTERSOS, the largest Italian humanitarian organization, has faced significant changes in terms of risen challenges, adopted structure, contexts to work. In this framework the Finance Department must redefine itself to effectively respond to the new demanding issues and assure the control over specific strategic processes, in order to guarantee the overall organization and its sustainability.

3.General purpose of the position

In the framework of the Strategic Plan (2018-2020), the Finance Department has identified a new role, the Regional Finance Controller, that will be assigned one for each Region, and in support of the Regional Finance Coordinator s/he will be responsible for the quality of the accounting data. S/he will liaise with the Country Finance Coordinators aimed at verifying and validating their output. Among his/her main tasks, the verification of regional accounting data, the consistency and correctness of donor reporting and other relevant operational tasks.

4.Main responsibilities and tasks

Accounting

· Review and check Journal workbook of each Mission of the Region;

· Ensure accuracy of Regional accounting;

· Review country office receivables balances to ensure appropriate and timely follow-up;

· Ensure that senior management is aware of financial, accounting and administrative issues that may impact country offices' performance;

· Upload on cloud Drive of the Mission the monthly verified accounting.

Donor Reporting

· Review financial reports prior to submission to the donors;

· Review financial part of the amendments/budget revisions;

· Review and finalize closeouts for grants.

Operational tasks

· Move to the Country office for technical induction of new deployed Country Finance Coordinators;

· Temporary replace (max 30 days) the vacant position of Country Finance Coordinators of the assigned Region in case of unavailability of Roving Finance officers.

5.Required profile and experience

Education

Accounting, Finance or Management degrees or relevant work experience in similar positions.

Professional Experience

Significant previous experience in NGO sector, Accounting, Donor Financial Reporting.

Professional Requirements

Advanced use of MS Excel, knowledge of double-entry accounting software.

Languages

· English and/or French language;

· Italian language is an asset.

Personal Requirements

· Willingness and ability to travel to country offices;

· Flexibility, Adaptability, Problem-solving attitude;

· High degree of discretion, sensitivity and tact in dealing with internal colleagues and external stakeholders at all levels.

HOW TO APPLY:

For further information and to apply, follow the link below:

https://www.intersos.org/en/work-with-us/#intersosorg-vacancies/vacancy-details/5b1e43ae069628333814c5fd/

In case you encounter difficulties applying through INTERSOS' platform, you can also apply by sending your CV, motivation letter and 2 references via email to recruitment@intersos.org , with subject line: "**SR-00-591 – Regional Finance Controller – HQ Rome**".

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for the first interview.