Operational Management Controller

SOLIDARITES INTERNATIONAL; France; Hybrid; EUR 39,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Meal vouchers

Public transport passes

Remote work option

Job summary

SOLIDARITES INTERNATIONAL, a humanitarian NGO, is seeking an Operational Management Controller to reinforce the Finance teams at headquarters and in country offices. The role offers cross-functional exposure and a chance to strengthen financial practices in a challenging humanitarian setting.

The candidate should have higher education in finance management control, substantial international NGO experience, and strong Excel and accounting proficiency.

Qualifications

• Higher education in finance management control or administrative management.
• Significant experience in an international NGO in a field financial coordination position or equivalent.
• Proficiency in accounting and management procedures.
• Good knowledge of major institutional donors (ECHO, EU, BHA, FCDO, UNICEF).
• Excellent command of Excel.

Responsibilities

• Support for Country Office Management Control.
• Participate in financial management of grants.
• Support field Finance teams.
• Prepare budgets and financial reports.
• Develop team skills through training and mentoring.
• Contribute to HR management through the technical validation of candidates.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of tools and procedures.
• Manage Finance and Finance HR Operations Systems.

Skills

Excel

English

Accounting knowledge

SAGA accounting software

Rigor and analytical skills

Independence

Interpersonal skills

Multi-priority management

Education

Higher education in finance management control/admin management

Tools

SAGA accounting software

Job description

Position Overview

Desired start date As soon as possible

Contract type Fixed-term contract to replace a parent on leave the duration will depend on the return of the person being replaced

Location Solidarites International headquarters Clichy

Possibility of remote work

SOLIDARITES INTERNATIONAL SI is an international humanitarian aid organization that for over 40 years has been providing assistance to populations affected by armed conflict and natural disasters by meeting their vital needs water food and shelter Deeply committed to the fight against diseases linked to unsafe water the leading cause of death worldwide SI implements its expertise in the areas of access to drinking water sanitation and hygiene promotion as well as in the essential areas of food security and livelihoods Present in 26 countries SI s teams 3 200 people in total comprised of expatriates national staff headquarters staff and a few volunteers operate with professionalism and commitment respecting local cultures

Job Description

Within the Administrative and Financial Department of Solidarites International the Operational Management Controller reports to the Head of Management Control The Operational Management Controller provides support reinforcement or replacement for the Finance teams at headquarters and in country offices primarily on issues identified as risks The Operational Management Controller hierarchically supervises the Finance OSS and the Finance HR OSS in conjunction with the Head of Technical HR This position offers a cross-functional view of SI s international operations and represents a unique opportunity to address management control issues support field teams and strengthen financial practices in a demanding humanitarian environment

Responsibilities

Responsibilities for this position are primarily structured around three main areas non-exhaustive list

• Support for Country Office Management Control
• The Operational Management Controller provides support or replacement for the Desk Management Controllers who report to the Operations Department In this capacity they may be required to
• Participate in the financial and administrative management of Country Offices accounting closure strategic programming exercises and their revisions for example
• Contribute to the financial management of grants
• Participate in audits conducted at headquarters
• Support field Finance teams
• The Operational Management Controller supports the Finance Coordinators of the Country Offices on issues identified as priorities and may therefore be required to
• Support the preparation of budgets and financial reports
• Develop team skills through training and mentoring
• Contribute to HR management through the technical validation of candidates
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of tools and procedures
• Management of the Finance and Finance HR Operations Systems
• Supervise the Finance and Finance HR Operations Systems
• Contribute to their assignment and support

Your profile

• Higher education in finance management control or administrative management
• Significant experience in an international NGO in a field financial coordination position or equivalent
• Proficiency in accounting and management procedures
• Good knowledge of major institutional donors (ECHO, EU, BHA, FCDO, UNICEF)
• Excellent command of Excel
• Excellent command of English
• Knowledge of SAGA accounting software
• Rigor and analytical skills
• Ability to work independently
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously

SI will offer you the following conditions

Position based at the headquarters of Solidarites International Clichy la Garenne Mairie de Clichy metro station with potential travel to SI s countries of operation

Fixed-term replacement contract

Gross monthly salary 3 502 or 3 647 depending on the salary scale in effect at headquarters

Possibility of remote work 4 12 days per month or 100 in mainland France in accordance with the current Remote Work Charter and the line manager 3 consecutive days in person required per month

Leave 2 0833 days of paid leave per month and 1 day of RTT reduced working time per full month of work

Health insurance 80 meal vouchers 60 and public transport passes in the Ile-de-France region 50 are covered by the association

Insurance coverage is provided during field trips and one day of rest is granted per weekend spent on field visits

Solidarites International SI is a fair employer that fights against all forms of discrimination SI ne demandera jamais une r tribution quelconque en vue de participer un processus de recrutement Solidarit s International SI is determined to prevent and fight all type of abuse all act of exploitation abuse and or sexual harassment SEAH against members of beneficiary communities or collaborators fraud corruption violation of persons and or property funding of activities harmful to human rights that could be perpetrated in the frame of its interventions SI implements a zero-tolerance policy regarding acts of abuse notably acts of SEAH Solidarit s International is an equitable employer committed to find all forms of discrimination SI will ever ask for any remuneration to take part in a recruitment process