About the role

  • Manage and coordinate internal control audits and support annual statutory audits.
  • Analyze control deficiencies, recognize organizational changes, and shape the control environment.
  • Train and develop accounting skills across the organization and foster a strong accounting community to ensure accurate and compliant accounting practices in the Global South country offices.
  • Lead the consolidation processes and systems for the Global South country offices.
  • Serve as the point of contact for accounting-related audits and reporting.
  • Track management letters and audit reports to ensure implementation of improvements.
  • Work closely with group and project controlling to ensure alignment in financial processes.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field; CPA certification preferred.
  • At least 3 years of experience in internal accounting within an international organization or in an audit/consulting firm.
  • Strong knowledge of Austrian and international accounting principles, practices, and standards.
  • Expertise in consolidation processes and financial reporting.
  • Familiarity with accounting software and ERP systems (knowledge of BMD is an advantage).
  • Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Hands-on mindset and excellent communication and presentation skills to lead accounting-related workshops.
  • Experience developing and implementing internal control frameworks.
  • Ability to work effectively in a multicultural environment.

Benefits

  • Join a highly motivated team that values your experience and is keen to jointly shape Light for the World's monitoring and control mechanisms.
  • We offer an outstanding opportunity to make an impact through an international development organization with strong expertise and a growing profile.
  • We give colleagues space to explore new approaches, try new ideas, and stand out as individuals within and with their team.
  • We emphasize a healthy work–life balance and offer flexible working hours and remote working options.
  • We are a professional team focused on continuous development.
  • We believe in participatory leadership and expect you to contribute your expertise and ideas.
  • We believe learning from mistakes is an important development opportunity and emphasize our learning culture.
  • We are an equal opportunity employer and place great value on diversity and inclusion within our organization.
  • We welcome and encourage applications from all people regardless of background, gender, religion, age, sexual orientation, or gender identity, and we particularly welcome applications from people with disabilities.

Job title

Senior Accountant

Job type

Experience level

Senior

Salary

€50,000 per year

Degree requirement

Bachelor's Degree

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