The Stockholm-based NGO Civil Rights Defenders wants to take its Finance Department to the next level and is now looking for a Controller to help develop processes and working methods. As a Controller, you are a key asset in the Finance Department. The main focus is to simplify and improve all financial areas in order to get the very best results out of our new ERP system Maconomy. As a Controller, you will be responsible for a number of departments and act as controller for important projects in close cooperation with your colleagues in Stockholm as well as the rest of the world.
Some of the key activities include
- Setting up project budgets in consultation with our project and program managers.
- Financial reporting of our projects to donors and auditors.
- Supporting department managers in budgeting and forecasting.
- Responsible for analysing projects and department results in connection with monthly, quarterly and annual reports.
- Contact person for our departments regarding financial matters.
- Contributing to our work with new reports and improved controlling processes.
- Participating in improving the financial work.
We are especially interested in applicants with
- A Degree of Master of Science in Business and Economics, or similar, with a few years working experience in controlling and project reporting.
- Experience in a project-based work, preferably from a non-profit organisation or consultancy-driven work.
- Strong interest in pursuing improvement, big or small.
- Experience in managing ERP systems, such as Maconomy.
- Good knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and a very experienced Excel user.
- Very good knowledge of Swedish and English, both written and verbal.
About the position
- Permanent employment (100%) with an initial six months probation period.
- The position is based at Civil Rights Defenders’ head office in Stockholm, Sweden.
- The position may include some travel to Civil Rights Defenders’ local offices.
Application
To apply, submit your cover letter and CV to info@crd.org no later than 30 January 2020. Please state “Controller” in the subject line. Interviews will be conducted on an ongoing basis, meaning the position could be filled ahead of the deadline. Welcome with your application! For questions about this position, please contact Karin Ancker, CFO. Civil Rights Defenders has a local union club connected to Unionen. The union can be reached at crdunionclub@crd.org.
Civil Rights Defenders is Looking for a Controller with experience of working with projects
