About the role

  • Senior Accountant strengthening financial and internal control processes at Light for the World. Seeking a skilled expert to maintain compliance and support country offices in financial reporting.

Responsibilities

  • Manage and coordinate internal control reviews and support year-end audits
  • Analyze control deficiencies, recognize changes in the organization and shape the control environment
  • Train and develop accounting capabilities within the organization, fostering a strong accounting community to ensure accurate and compliant accounting practices in Global South Country Offices
  • Lead the consolidation processes and systems of Global South Country Offices
  • Serve as the focal point for accounting-related audits and reporting
  • Follow up on management letters and audit reports to implement improvements
  • Close collaboration with group and project controlling to ensure alignment in finance processes

Requirements

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

Benefits

  • You will join a highly motivated team that values your experience and is eager to jointly shape Light for the World’s monitoring and steering mechanisms
  • An outstanding opportunity to create change through an international development organization with strong expertise and a growing profile
  • We are committed to giving colleagues space to explore new directions, test new ideas, and excel individually and with their teams
  • Emphasis on a good work–life balance, flexible working hours, and the opportunity for remote work
  • A professional team committed to continuous development
  • Participatory leadership culture where you are expected to contribute expertise and ideas
  • A culture of learning that values learning from mistakes as a development tool
  • We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and highly value diversity and inclusion. We welcome and encourage applications from all people regardless of national origin, gender, religion, age, sexual orientation, or gender identity, and we especially 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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