Under the supervision of the Manager, Hungary Operations (Budapest), the Senior Finance Officer is responsible for all finance matters related to the Hungary Operations within the IFRC policies and procedures. The position will be embedded within the NS to support the development of entries, procedures, reporting and budgeting. This position will provide finance management support to Hungary operations manager in close coordination with ROE finance, special focus on supporting the Ukraine and impacted countries regional Emergency Appeal operation in Hungary.
The position will also provide support and capacity development to HRC ensuring these functions are mainstreamed within National Society while sharing best practices in different finance related topics.
Job Duties and Responsibilities:
- Risk Management & Internal Control
- Financial Management and Controllership
- Financial Reporting
- Treasury Management
- Communications
- Operations management program support
Required:
- Relevant University degree (bachelor’s in business administration or equivalent).
- Professional qualifications in accounting (Chartered accountant, CPA or equivalent).
- Min. 5 years of relevant professional experience (i.e. finance and administration).
- Experience in working under remote management and with virtual, multi-cultural teams.
- Experience in plan & budget, financial analysis & statements, financial reporting, and financial audit.
- dvanced knowledge of accounting concepts.
- Knowledge of International Financial Reporting Standards or equivalent.
- Advanced knowledge of financial management and reporting applications (e.g. CODA and Business Objects).
- Understanding of internal control and treasury management concepts.
- Financial management skills.
- Self-driven, service minded and ability to multi-task, prioritize and deliver to deadlines.
- Focused on quality and standards, results, and accountability.
- Proven good judgement and ability to work with complete integrity and confidentiality, acting as a role model of highest integrity in personal capacity
- High degree of discretion, tact and sensitivity with internal and external
stakeholders. - Ability to effectively provide training on finance and administration.
- Strong negotiation, networking and communications skills.
- Advanced skills in computer productivity applications, particularly Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Word.
- Fluent spoken and written English and Hungarian.
How to apply
Comments: This is a national staff position open to Hungarian nationals and others who are legally eligible to work in Hungary. Candidates must be able to provide proof of their eligibility to work in Hungary.
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