Job Summary
Primary day-to-day responsibilities will include:
- Preparation of monthly management accounts and reconciliation of bank accounts.
- Preparation and oversight of monthly, quarterly and annual financial reports, cash flow projections as well as management of revenue and payments.
- Development, preparation and review of budgets and monthly/quarterly reports to be submitted to senior management and governance bodies.
- Preparation of financial documents and reports as required by the Executive Officer and the International Advisory Committee.
- Regularly analyze data and trends to identify areas for process optimization, cost reduction, and enhanced programme delivery.
- Support the Senior Management in the development of finance policies and ensure effective internal controls and compliance.
- Support fundraising campaigns through the analysis of contributions and pledges, forecasts and recording of donations and sponsorships.
- Ensure compliance with all legal and statutory requirements of the organization and ensure they are duly fulfilled.
- Identify and mitigate risks facing the organization.
- Collaborate with senior leadership and cross-functional teams to develop and implement operational strategies that enhance efficiency, quality, and impact.
- Develop and implement action plans, efficient operational processes, policies and systems to enhance overall effectiveness and streamline workflows.
- Work closely with GRBs, DJI, partners and volunteers globally.
Required Skills
Professional Experience
The ideal candidate will have 7+ years financial management experience in a non-profit organisation or corporation in a senior financial capacity. Jamati or AKDN Institutional experience as a volunteer or staff, will be ideal. The FO will work collaboratively with other Global Encounters staff and volunteers globally.
Academic Credentials
A Bachelor’s degree and a professional qualification from a recognized institution in accounting, auditing or finance is required. Ideally the candidate will be expected to be an associate or fellow of a well-recognized accounting body.
Skills/Experience
- Work experience as an accountant in a management / senior leadership role, with excellent knowledge of international financial reporting and accounting standards, including experience with general ledger, foreign currencies, and consolidation functions.
- Excellent budgeting, financial planning and analysis, cash flow management, audit management and financial management skills.
- Strong attention to detail and good analytical skills.
- Strong problem solving skills and the ability to exercise sound judgement and make decisions based on accurate and timely analyses.
- Strong project management and administration skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English.
- Capacity to articulate and write reports for Senior Management.
- Strong people management and volunteer coordination expertise, including communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate and manage well at all levels and with teams in remote locations.
- Sensitivity to operating within a values-based, non-profit context.
- Ability to effectively build and manage relationships, liaise and collaborate with Institutions and external non-profit, corporate, government, community organizations, and academic institutions and partners.
- Ability to conduct oneself with the highest level of integrity and maturity and to work with discretion and confidentiality.
- Dependable self-starter with a strong results-orientation and ability to work under pressure.
- Hands-on experience in operating recognized accounting software. Experience with QuickBooks is required.
- Proficiency in MS Excel, MS Word, Google Suite and presentation skills.
- Experience working in a finance function (voluntary or paid) in a institution is prefer
Language Proficiency
English fluency required. Proficiency in second and third languages preferred – including, but not limited to: Arabic, Farsi, French, Gujarati, Hindi, Pashto, Portuguese, Swahili, Tajik, and Urdu.
Location & Travel Requirements
The position is Lisbon-based and will require travel from time to time to support the programme teams.
