International Business Controller

Contract

This is a DRC - National contract. More about DRC - National contracts.

We in DRC are looking for a sound Business Controller. You will be part of our project finance team of Business Controllers. The purpose of the position is to provide proactive business financial support related to international activities, as well as helping in identifying and escalating the risks and make valuable contributions to the decision-making process. Also, a business controller might get involved into specific projects, that will entail focus in particular tasks. All the above are being handled by using MS DYNAMICS ERP software, which is part of the fun package.

Who are we?

The Department of Finance, Supply Chain and Risk (FRISC) consists of more than 70 colleagues divided into 6 teams. You will be part of our Project Business Team of Middle East, Europe and Asia, working together as a dedicated partner for our country operations and to ensure the highest business financial standards. We have high ambitions and are constantly working at improving our professional level; you will have a unique opportunity to be amid our current developments.

About the job

Key responsibilities:

Country Business Operational Controlling & Supporting

• Control & support the proposal development (Financial proposals to donors
• Control & support the business reporting (regular and ad hoc reports, audits)
• Control & support the Master Budget Modality (Cost allocations against Actual and expected funds)
• Conduct and Control the Budget Follow Up (BFU) meetings
• Support countries on financial risk identification

Country Expert Advice & Capacity Building

• Provide on demand expert advice to countries, regarding financial business modalities
• Support countries on implementation of MS DYNAMICS modalities
• Support countries on capacity building of managerial financial related staff, namely country finance managers and coordinators, head of support services, grants managers, supply chain managers.
• Any other task assigned by Manager, within the regular frame of the position responsibilities, such as substitution etc.

You will also be involved in special projects, with aim to improve the overall system business financial capacities in DRC globally as well as participating in various working groups, taskforces etc. across the organization. The position will require travelling to the country operations.

About you

To be successful in this role, we expect you to be a self-fulfilled professional, with high operational and ethical integrity, that can work autonomously on day-to-day aspect. Yet, a strong team approach is needed when it comes to standardization, common goals, and quality across the board.

You must have a solid operational financial business background, combined with the elegance of communication and the precision of a surgeon. Knowledge on MS DYNAMICS is probably a must, although any ERP related experience will be a plus. Nevertheless, a great will to learn by doing is desired, as MS DYNAMICS in DRC is yet customized to fit the organization´s multilevel setup.

Our working language is English, but some French& Spanish will be appreciated, and some more will be loved. Danish is an added value.

Moreover, we also expect the following:

• At least a bachelor’s degree in relevant field, namely business administration, finance, engineering etc.
• Controller and accounting experience, preferably from an international organization.
• Ability to translate accounting issues to manageable solutions and being comfortable bringing these solutions to your colleagues and manager.
• Have attention to details while at the same time keeping an overview.
• Experienced user of Excel.
• Experienced user of ERP systems (MS Dynamics) and accounting principles.
• Good language skills – both in written and spoken English. It is an advantage if you have excellent written and verbal communication skills in French and/or Spanish as well.
• Ability/ Willingness to travel

In this position, you are expected to demonstrate DRC’ five core competencies:

• Striving for excellence: You focus on reaching results while ensuring an efficient process.
• Collaborating: You involve relevant parties and encourage feedback.
• Taking the lead: You take ownership and initiative while aiming for innovation.
• Communicating: You listen and speak effectively and honestly.
• Demonstrating integrity: Upholding and promoting the highest standards of ethical and professional conduct in relation to DRC’s values and Code of Conduct, including safeguarding against sexual exploitation, abuse, and harassment.

We offer

Contract length: Permanent

Workplace: Borgergade 10, Copenhagen

Start date: Preferably 1st July 2022

Salary and conditions will be in accordance with the agreement between DRC and AC. This is a national position for which local terms and conditions apply.

We also offer a very nice working environment in the center of Copenhagen, in a very vibrant area of the city. Your colleagues are a great team of multi-background professionals that with who you will integrate smoothly and will feel supported. Flexibility on working is a given, as we value mostly work/life balance. Plenty opportunities to travel and see the world. Finally, we believe that everything can be solved with a smile and some open discussion.

Application process

Apply online on our page Current Vacancies at www.drc.ngo. All applicants must send a cover letter and an updated CV in English. Applications sent by email will not be considered.

Closing date for applications: 11 June 2022.

For questions regarding the vacancy please contact Head of Section Anastasios Graikos at [email protected].