WWF International, Programme Office Financial Controller
Location:
WWF International in Gland (near Geneva), Switzerland.Main responsibilities:
- Working with Programme Office (PO) Finance Directors, oversee accounting and the implementing and monitoring of internal controls in programme offices.
- Ensure all WWF International-managed POs reach the agreed minimum level of, and are improving in, their overall financial performance measured by KPI’s and PO Dashboard.
- Ensure effective implementation of all adopted financial policies, procedures and legal requirements at POs.
- Streamline financial processes and procedures between HO and POs, and implement new financial initiatives and requirements.
- Provide training and capacity building to finance and other staff at POs on finance and control topics.
What you need:
Required Qualifications - At least 8 years of financial and accounting experience is essential;
- Accounting certification, e.g. ACCA, CPA, or advanced degree in international business or finance, e.g., MBA;
- At least 4 years of management experience, with a proven track record in supervising and working with multi-cultural and decentralised teams;
- Strong knowledge of financial issues, including financial reporting, controls, and budgeting;
- Experience with implementing new processes and systems;
- Experience in an organisation managing decentralised international offices and institutions;
- Strong international exposure, in particular in developing countries;
- Prior NGO experience an advantage;
- Knowledge of the WWF Network an advantage.
Required Skills and Competencies
- Strong knowledge of financial management and related control policies;
- Excellent analytical skills;
- High degree of accountability and commitment to excellence;
- Strong project management and operational skills, as well as a well-organised approach to work;
- Ability to train others and explain complex concepts in a simple manner;
- Strong interpersonal skills, able to interact with and influence senior management staff in POs and relevant staff in different functional areas in a positive manner;
- Experience with and a good understanding of operating in different cultural environments;
- Ability to drive change and high performance;
- Decisive, proactive, collaborative and an excellent communicator;
- Excellent written and spoken English; knowledge of French an advantage;
- Proficiency in the use of computer office applications - word processing, spread sheet and presentation, and ERP software;
- Available to travel extensively, especially to Africa;
- Passion and commitment for conservation and sustainable development
- Adheres to WWF’s values, which are: Knowledgeable, Optimistic, Determined and Engaging
Please consult the attached job description for more information on the role.
How to apply?
Email a cover letter and CV to recruitments@wwfint.org Please make sure you add the following reference in your e-mail subject line: Programme Office Financial Controller
Deadline for applications: 20 July 2012
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