Finance Controller - International
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Descrizione della Posizione Lavorativa

INTERSOS is an independent humanitarian organization that assists victims of natural disasters, armed conflicts and social exclusion, operating according to principles of solidarity, dignity and attention to the most vulnerable.

Terms of reference

• Job title: Finance Controller - International

• Code: SR-00-10257

• Duty station: Home based - HQ with possible field missions

• Starting date: 01/09/2026

• Contract duration: 12 months (renewable)

• Reporting to: Referent: Finance Director; Functional Supervisor: International Finance Coordinator

• Type of duty station: Non-family duty station

Purpose and context

The Finance Department supports INTERSOS operations in major emergencies. The selected professional will have a central role in ensuring sound financial reporting and the economic sustainability analysis of projects and missions.

Main responsibilities

• Accounting & Financial Statements: keep foreign accounting updated and synchronised monthly in the accounting software; coordinate preparation of consolidated project/mission financial statements (to be finalised by the second quarter of the following year); support HQ audit activities as technical contact; perform financial analyses and prepare intermediate summaries; propose adjustments and technical improvements to accounting processes; facilitate alignment of processes and system rules across HQ and regions and provide technical guidance to regional teams.

• Accounting system (with software developer): review and help implement procedures to streamline the system; identify gaps between needs and system functions and propose practical solutions; evaluate system performance; design and deliver training on the accounting system for finance and non-finance staff; collaborate in developing tools to track and analyse mission accounting data.

• Foreign financial statements: draft technical aspects of foreign financial statements; support missions on queries from external auditors; propose workflows to simplify preparation and presentation of foreign financial statements; work with Archive & Docs Officer to verify that archived documents are consistent with accounting data.

• Archive: cooperate with Archive & Docs Officer to improve the quality of the electronic archive and ensure consistency with accounting records.

Required profile and experience

• Technical diploma in Accounting and/or University Degree in Economics and Business (or equivalent).

• 3 to 5 years of experience in a similar or relevant role.

• Previous experience in the non-profit sector and familiarity with Third Sector legislation is highly desirable.

• Strong knowledge of general accounting principles and double-entry bookkeeping; proven experience in project and grant financial reporting for public and private donors.

• Experience managing administrative and accounting documentation (invoices, payments, bank statements, guarantees, insurance) and HR/payroll documents (pay slips, LUL, INPS, INAIL, appointment letters, timesheets).

• Excellent command of Microsoft Excel and MS Office; familiarity with online reporting portals and cloud collaboration tools (e.g., Google Drive, OneDrive, SharePoint).

• Good command of English is required; knowledge of French is a strong asset.

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work effectively with internal and external stakeholders.

How to apply

Interested candidates should apply via the link below. The application process includes three steps: register (name, email, password and citizenship), sign-up and apply by attaching a CV in PDF. Through the platform candidates can track application history. Provide at least three references (two line managers and one HR referent; family members excluded). Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interview.

https://www.intersos.org/fr/travaillez-avec-nous-siege/#intersos-vacancy-headquarters/vacancy-details/6a4d24c17e323b8997d00d60/

Benefits for employees

• Annual leave: 2.5 days per month

• Medical insurance for staff

• Accommodation: not applicable

• R&R (Rest and Recuperation): not applicable

• One week of online induction before deployment

Requisiti

Technical diploma in Accounting and/or Degree in Economics/Business; 3–5 years relevant experience; NGO/non-profit experience desirable; strong accounting and project reporting skills; fluent English (French is an asset).