Financial Reporting, Risk & Compliance Manager At World Vision

World Vision is a Christian humanitarian, development and advocacy organisation devoted to improving the lives of children, families and their communities around the world. Our over 34,000 staff members working in nearly 100 countries are united in helping the most vulnerable children overcome poverty and experience fullness of life. We help children of all backgrounds, even in the most dangerous places, inspired by our Christian faith.

Through our work, every 60 seconds … a family gets water … a hungry child is fed … a family receives the tools to overcome poverty.

Here’s where you come in:

As the Financial Reporting, Risk & Compliance Manager, you will be responsible managing a team to ensure compliance with statutory and external reporting obligations for the global financial operations of WVI. This includes:

• Lead staff in the operational management of year-end audit process
• Manage financial reporting and compliance related matters for the WVI global entity;
• Identifying gaps in existing global finance policies and procedures and drive changes to enhance practice in the Global Centre, Regional Offices, Field Offices and Support Offices, where appropriate;
• Lead the reporting and analysis of internal audit findings and internal control self-assessments by offices to inform financial management practice across the Partnership;

Requirements include:

• Minimum of eight years of professional private/corporate accounting work experience or five years in public accounting.
• Management experience required.
• Work experience in public accounting firm or non-profit organization highly desired.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or the equivalent.
• Accredited with CPA, Institute of Chartered Accountants or equivalent professional accounting body.
• Strong knowledge in US Generally Accepted Accounting Principles.
• Strong knowledge in external audit and internal controls.
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.