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Project Controller IKEA Foundation - Leiden

Project Controller IKEA Foundation - Leiden

Come and teach us a thing or two

POSITION: Project Controller
RESPONSIBLE FOR: Project administration
REPORTS TO: Finance Director
The IKEA Foundation is a Dutch registered charity, headquartered in Leiden, The Netherlands. Our mission is to fund holistic, long term programmes addressing children’ s fundamental needs with the aim to create substantial and lasting change - enabling them to eventually take charge of their own future. Learn more on www.ikeafoundation.org
PRIMARY OBJECTIVE OF POSITION
As Project Controller at the IKEA Foundation you are part of a small but enthusiastic team of people who are committed to create lasting change. You oversee ongoing projects and analyze new project proposals and partner organizations from a financial perspective. You are responsible for handling the project portfolio in conjunction with the involved program managers.
You also contribute to the further development of the IKEA Foundation by being an active contributor to strategic discussions and making suggestions for improvement of procedures and policies regarding program management. You are able to work independently while being part of a team. You are flexible to take up all kinds of tasks, and naturally take up tasks that need attention and follow-up.
The permanent position is full time (38 hours p/w) and based at the Foundation’s office in Leiden, the Netherlands.
ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES
- Managing project administration, including budgeting and reporting
- Review of concept notes and proposals of new projects
- Organizational assessments of partner organizations
- Review of financial progress reports and annual audited accounts of projects
- Cash flow management of payments to partners
- Set up of project agreements and amendments
- Optimize processes and procedures regarding project management and control
- Ensure proper filing and archiving of project documentation
- Responsible for planning and monitoring
PROFILE
Experience
At least a Bachelor degree in Finance/Accounting
- 3+ years of experience as a project controller or in a similar role within an international environment
- Knowledge of optimizing processes and procedures
- Experience in project management and development work is an asset.
- Experience and affinity with ICT systems and software (e.g. Exact and Excel)
Characteristics & Skills
- Excellent planning, analytical, and reporting skills
- Works well under pressure, takes responsibility and shows initiative
- Flexible to perform tasks outside of the regular financial management tasks when the situation so requires.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English; and preferably basic knowledge of Dutch
- Strong team orientation
- Willingness and ability to grow into the role
- Delivering on responsibilities
- Able and willing to travel occasionally
HOW TO APPLY
Interested applicants should email a cover letter and CV, in English, toHR@ikeafoundation.org before July 30th 2013.