• Position : Financial Controller
• Duration: Permanent Position 
• Starting:   As soon as possible
• Location: Tunis, Brussels or Copenhagen 

Remuneration: According to EuroMed Rights’ salary scale, based on years of experience  

EuroMed Rights is looking for a dynamic, dedicated, and experienced Financial Controller, who will support the CFO in the financial management of the organisation. The position of Financial Controller is open in one of our 3 locations, Copenhagen, Tunis or Brussels, the person will join a dynamic team with a high level of professionalism and friendship.  

EuroMed Rights is one of the biggest and most active networks of human rights organisations in the Euro-Mediterranean region. Created in 1997, we currently encompass 92 organisations from 30 countries. We have offices in Copenhagen, Tunis, and Brussels. We work primarily on promoting and protecting human rights and democracy in the Southern and Eastern Mediterranean regions and on influencing the policies of major European actors towards these areas  

Tasks and assignments 

The financial controller works most closely with the finance team across the three offices, a limited amount of travel to EuroMed Rights offices is to be expected (up to 10 days a year). 

The Financial Controller will work, under the supervision of, and, according to priorities set by the CFO, and will be responsible for:  

Financial control and analysis: 

• Checking accuracy of the financial booking 
• Supporting development of the organisational annual budget. 
• Analysing deviations of actuals from budgeted costs 
• Participating in implementing controlling processes and procedures and updating the finance manual accordingly 

• Preparing liquidity forecasts and other management information 
• Supporting the development of the overall financial management and systems across the organizations 
• Preparation of various files for the auditors and coordination of annual and donor audit processes 
• Support controlling of operational budgets for the Tunis office, as well as the financial management of the Tunis office. 

 Project control: 

• Development of project budgets  
• Analysing deviations of actuals from budgeted costs  
• Liaison with budget holders – proactively and upon request 
• Financial project reporting for portfolio of projects, coordination of project audits 
• Ad hoc tasks delegated by the CFO  
• Back-up to Project Financial Controllers 

Profile, skills and background 

Business and/or auditing education with 3-7 years of relevant work experience as project controller or financial controller – preferably from NGO sector at international level. You are an excellent user of Microsoft Excel, comfortable with pivot tables and complex formulas. Experience with Power BI, Power Query or other similar software is a plus. You have knowledge of Dynamics NAV 2018. You are fluent in oral and written English and have strong French skills as well. 

As a Person 

You are adept at understanding complex financial situations and to put in place relevant financial structures and systems. You have great communication and interpersonal skills also among peers with different backgrounds. You have a positive and hands-on attitude and enjoy working in team. 

How to apply 

•  The application should be in English and include the following documents in pdf version:  
  • A CV; 
  • A cover letter of maximum 1 page. 

Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Interviews will be conducted on an ongoing basis.

EuroMed Rights aims to ensure that no job applicant or employee receives less favourable treatment on the ground of race, colour, nationality, religion, ethnic or national origins, gender, marital status, caring responsibilities, sexual orientation, disability or chronic illness.

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