As our new controller or senior controller, what can you bring to the table?

Are you searching for a workplace where you can make a difference? Do you have a genuine interest in numbers and people? In NCA we are working to save lives, change lives and change the world. To be able to distribute our annual turnover of 1,5 billion NOK into hundreds of projects in over 20 different country offices, thematic areas, and currencies, we need strong systems, routines, and controls. And this is where you come in:

As our new senior controller, you will be based in the Finance Department, in the Financial Performence and Control division (FPC), in Oslo. Where you will team up with 12 motivated co-workers who are working to ensure maximum utilization of available financial resources to some of the most vulnerable groups in over 20 countries. We are looking for a colleague that can come as they are. Bring all your applied knowledge to the table, and together we can adapt it to our opportunities. In this role, you will be a focal point for finance related topics, work closely with some of our country offices, and be a part of developing strong processes within NCA and with our partners.

If your IT skills are above average, you have a big advantage here, but we still want you to apply if you’re average (like most of us).

Responsibilities

• Proactively follow up relevant NCA country offices financially throughout the project life cycle, i.e., applications, reports, and other support, both national and international donors
• Support and build competence at country offices through on-site trainings and remote follow-up
• Assess financial risks, identify needs for routine and process improvements, and develop/revise and implement in line with findings
• You will have to be prepared to travel to NCA country offices 1 to 2 times per year
• If you are a senior controller, we also expect you to manage projects and see them through to completion

Qualifications

• You have higher education in either accounting, finance, general business administration or equivalent to this, minimum Bachelor´s degree
• You have 2-4 years or more work experience in either financial controlling, business controlling, auditing or equivalent
• We’d love it if your IT skills are above average, but this is not a prerequisite (we use Maconomy, PIMS, Tableau, Salesforce, 365, Power BI, SAP, but you might be fluent in one of the others)
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English

Desirable but not mandatory:

• Experience with the humanitarian or development sector
• Working knowledge of Norwegian, French ore Arabic

Personal qualities:

• Be structured in your work, but pragmatic when it’s possible or needed
• Have a positive attitude, enjoy teamwork and appreciate independent work
• Have an analytical eye, identify connections others might not see, act proactively to find solutions
• Be able to listen and build trust, while at the same time establish a clear direction and motivate others
• Be open, curious, and not afraid to ask questions
• Like a mess, because you can clean it up and organize it in systems

We offer:

• Independent work in a highly meaningful job
• A friendly and pleasant global work community in central Oslo with engaged and supportive colleagues
• Autonomy over your own workday in an organization with great flexibility
• Possibility to gain unique geographic experience working in countries and communities that are off the common travel trail
• 37,5 hour/week worktime incl. lunch (summer time 35 hours/week and winter time 38,75 hours/week)
• A workplace with organized non-work activities (work-out, hiking, skiing, climbing, culture)
• Paid overtime, flexible working hours
• Good pension and insurance schemes

We encourage all qualified persons to apply for a job with us, regardless of gender, age, disability or cultural background. Through the recruitment portal, you can register and submit your CV and your application / cover letter, and attach relevant certificates. Only applicants using this electronic portal will be considered for the position.

If you you have any questions related to the position in NCA, please contact acting Head of Financial Performance & Control, Nicolas Dubois: [email protected].

If you have any questions related to the process, please contact Senior Human Resources Advisor Kari Jacobsen; +47 91557717/ [email protected]

In accordance with core humanitarian principles, NCA implements a range of safeguards to prevent or reduce the possibility of humanitarian aid falling into the wrong hands. This includes those individuals and groups who are subject to sanctions by the United Nations Security Council. As part of this process, NCA will screen the details of the successful candidates for this post against the sanctions lists maintained by the UN and by some of NCAs governmental donors.

Before you apply, we kindly ask you to carefully read the ACT Code of Conduct for the prevention of misconduct, including corruption, fraud, exploitation and abuse, including sexual; and to ensure child safeguarding and the Protection from Sexual Harassment, Exploitation and Abuse and Child Safeguarding policy before you submit your application. If you are the selected candidate for this position you will be asked to complete and sign our Code of Conduct and Protection from Sexual Harassment, Exploitation and Abuse, and Child Safeguarding Policy.

ACT Code of Conduct policy: https://www.kirkensnodhjelp.no/contentassets/aa5fdabbb9ca418ca60830df9fb36ab9/act-code-of-conduct-policy-2016-e.doc.pdf

NCA PSHEA and CS policy: nca-pshea-and-cs-policy_word_en.pdf (kirkensnodhjelp.no)

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