Työnimike: Project Controller

Työnkuvaus:
The European Forest Institute is now seeking a Project Controller (Finance) The European Forest Institute (EFI) is an international organisation established by European States. EFI undertakes forest research and policy support at pan-European and global levels. EFI's Headquarters is located in Joensuu, Finland. EFI has several offices across Europe, and project offices in Malaysia and China. The Institute has app. 100 staff members and has an annual turnover of app. 14 million Euros. Further information about the organisation is available at www.efi.int. EFI is seeking a Project Controller as part of the Finance Unit. The ideal candidate will be organised and customer focused, looking to professionally and efficiently support EFI's project controlling and reporting activities. Whilst this vacancy is to replace the previous incumbent, the role and practices have much scope for development and to support the evolution of activities and processes. This role would suit a candidate with some experience working in a controller/accountant/analyst type of role, with a strong interest in helping to develop relationships and practices within an organisation, whilst at the same time the discipline to ensure that the routine activities are carried out accurately and efficiently. The role will involve, but not be limited to: Providing a positive and customer focused level of support, guidance, and challenge to the project managers, helping them to manage and monitor their projects Developing analysis, review, and follow-up practices to support project managers Becoming the expert on project/donor financial rules, providing guidance to others Supporting the project reporting to external (customer/donor) organisations, and acting as the point of contact for external financial audits of projects Support proposals & tender activities for potential new project funding Supporting the development of standard project processes & procedures Ensuring appropriate recognition of project income/revenue within the accounts Cost allocations and accruals where required Supporting the generation of interim and final accounts at the EFI level Ensuring that project invoicing takes place at the appropriate times and that debts are reviewed Ensuring that projects are created, maintained, and closed within the accounting and reporting software Be the lead user for EFI's internal reporting software Supporting and covering for other members of the Finance team where required Qualifications/Competences Bachelor or master's degree in business, accounting or finance, or, another recognised finance/accountancy qualification (e.g. ACA, ACCA, ACMA, CPA, CGMA, etc.) Minimum 5 years of post graduation experience within the finance function Familiarity with Finnish GAAP, International Accounting Standards, or other recognised standards Proven high level organisational skills including the ability to use initiative and capacity to work under pressure in a multinational working environment A positive and customer focused outlook Demonstrated high level of interpersonal and communication skills A desire to lead or support continuous improvement within the finance area and also the wider organisation Experience using financial/book-keeping software and Microsoft Office applications Fluency in spoken & written English is essential. Other languages (Finnish, French, German, Spanish) would be beneficial Employment conditions and duty station Candidates that feel that they meet the qualification requirements and have the appetite to work in an evolving and developing organisation are requested to submit their application letter and curriculum vitae, in English, at the latest by 8th August 2016 using our online application form. http://www.efi.int/portal/about_efi/1116 If it is not possible to apply online, please send your application to : efi.hr (at) efi.int EFI offers a competitive benefits and salary package. This position offers a challenging opportunity to work within

Työnantajan nimi: European Forest Institute

Työnantajan osoite: Yliopistokatu 6, 80100 JOENSUU

Työn lyhyt kuvaus:
Laskentatoimen erityisasiantuntijat ja tilintarkastajat

Maa: Suomi

Alue: Pohjois-Karjala

Sopimuksen kesto: Tilapäinen

Sopimuslaji: Kokopäiväinen

Kokea: Yli 5 vuotta

Lähde työtarjous:
MOL/Työ- ja elinkeinoministeriö, Julkiset työvoimapalvelut, Suomi