Switzerland: Operational Finance Controller (80-100 %)

The Geneva Centre for the Democratic Control of Armed Forces (DCAF) is dedicated to improving the security of states and their people within a framework of democratic governance, the rule of law, and respect for human rights. DCAF contributes to making peace and development more sustainable by assisting partner states and international actors supporting these states, to improve the governance of their security sector through inclusive and participatory reforms. It creates innovative knowledge products, promotes norms and good practices, provides legal and policy advice and supports capacity‐building of both state and non‐state security sector stakeholders.

DCAF's Foundation Council comprises 62 member states, the Canton of Geneva and six permanent observers. Active in over 70 countries, DCAF is internationally recognized as one of the world's leading centres of excellence for security sector governance (SSG) and security sector reform (SSR). DCAF is guided by the principles of neutrality, impartiality, local ownership, inclusive participation, and gender equality. For more information please visit www.dcaf.ch

The Resources department manages DCAF resources for a better value for money. It is strengthening its grant management and financial monitoring over programmes while improving financial accountability towards donors. This department counts about 12 people. The total budget of DCAF is around 30 mio CHF.

We are looking for a dynamic individual to be our next:

Operational Finance Controller(80-100 %)

Location: Geneva

Starting date: 7^thJanuary 2019 or as soon as possible

Duration: unlimited

The role

The Operational Finance Controller is responsible for providing financial support to divisions/units and local offices teams on grant requirement compliance, budget management, project accounting and financial control systems. The Finance Controller advises divisions/units on fund management and how to optimize the use of resources. The incumbent undertakes a pivotal role between finance and operations and is the main point of contact in the Resources department for operational financial management matters. The incumbent supports the Head of Resources in designing and implementing DCAF financial control systems to strengthen financial management for a better value for money and accountability.

Key areas of operation:

• Advise divisions Administrative/Finance Officers on the supervision of budgetary and financial activities

• Oversee the preparation of divisional/unit and project budgets with the divisions/units and local teams

• Contribute to the design of DCAF finance management policies

• Coordinate donor audits and provide necessary guidance to the field

• Organize regular meetings with division/unit finance leads

• Conduct ad hoc visits in the countries where DCAF operates

YOUR EXPERIENCE

• 3-5 or more years of work experience in grant compliance requirements and budget management

• Experience in designing or reviewing financial control systems or ensuring grant requirements compliance

• Fluency in French and English is essential (oral and written)

• Proven knowledge of non-profit accounting such as Swiss GAAP RPC, IPSAS or US GAAP

• Proficient in drafting diversified grant budget proposals

• Demonstrate analytical capacity to review data and detect errors or unusual trends

• Capacity to solve issues

• Good organizational skills, ability to prioritize and strong attention to detail

• Ability to synthetize and to get the big picture over aggregated division budgets

• Strong communication (written and oral) skills

• Swiss or EU citizenship or a valid work permit for Switzerland at the time of application is a pre-requisite

We offer:

• a rewarding, dynamic and challenging work experience

• the chance to be part of a multicultural team of supportive, hardworking and values-driven people

• the chance to contribute to improving security of states and their people within a framework of democratic governance, the rule of law, and respect for human rights

If you think you are a good match for DCAF and the position advertised, please send your application to resources.recruitment@dcaf.ch by 7^th December 2018 with the subject heading Operational Finance Controller, enclosing:

• a one-page motivational statement in English describing your relevant experience and what you can bring to DCAF

• a concise CV (maximum two pages)

DCAF is committed to equality of opportunity and encourages applications from all qualified candidates regardless of sex, age, disability, gender identity, religion, or ethnicity.