Regional Finance Officer (RFO) – Middle East and Eurasia WeWorld

GeoPolist; Milano; In loco; EUR 30.000 - 50.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

An international NGO is seeking a Regional Finance Officer for the Middle East and Eurasia regions, responsible for financial reporting, auditing, and capacity building of finance staff. Candidates should have at least 2 years of relevant experience in finance/accounting within the NGO sector, a degree in Economics or related fields, and fluency in both Italian and English. The role offers a six-month contract with renewal options based on performance.

Competenze

• Minimum 2 years of relevant experience in finance/accounting within the NGO sector.
• Experience at HQ or regional level is desirable.
• Experience in humanitarian or development projects is desirable.

Mansioni

• Assist in verifying country accounting and reconciliations.
• Maintain accounts for regional responsibilities.
• Gather supporting documents for external audits.
• Conduct monitoring and capacity-building missions.

Conoscenze

Strong accounting skills

Proficiency in MS Office

Problem-solving skills

Organizational skills

Fluency in Italian

Fluency in English

Formazione

Degree in Economics, Political Science, or related fields

Descrizione del lavoro

Position description

WeWorld is seeking a Regional Finance Officer (RFO) for the Middle East and Eurasia regions. The RFO reports to the Head of Administration Unit (HoAU) and Regional Finance Manager (RFM), ensuring accurate and compliant financial reporting, project archive management, and supporting process development, monitoring, and capacity building of finance staff across the regions.

Main Tasks and Responsibilities Accounting :

• Assist the RFM in verifying country accounting and reconciliations according to WeWorld procedures.
• Maintain accounts for regional responsibilities and assist with accounting software setup as needed.

Financial Reporting & Audit :

Gather supporting documents for expenses at HQ for external audits.

Perform document controls in countries.

Support the RFM in preparing expenditure verifications and external audits.

Verify project financial reports for compliance and monitor deadlines.

Monitoring & Capacity Building :

Conduct monitoring and capacity-building missions.

Assist in training and capacity-building of finance staff.

Provide technical financial and administrative advice to countries.

Additional activities may be assigned based on needs.

Qualifications Knowledge and Education :

Degree in Economics, Political Science, or related fields, or equivalent.

Fluency in Italian and English.

Experience :

Minimum 2 years of relevant experience in finance / accounting within the NGO sector.

Skills and Abilities :

Strong accounting skills.

Proficiency in MS Office and Internet.

Resourceful problem-solver with good organizational skills.

Ability to manage multiple tasks effectively.

Commitment to WeWorld’s mission and international development topics.

Integrity and cultural sensitivity.

Desirable Qualifications

Experience at HQ or regional level.

Experience in humanitarian or development field projects.

What We Offer

A six-month initial contract, subject to objectives achievement, with renewal options based on performance. Compensation will be aligned with the candidate’s profile and WeWorld’s policies.

Application Instructions

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