Finance Officer

HR agency H.art Development Center is organizing the process of selection for our Client Helvetas Swiss Intercooperation / Helvetas Serbia

Helvetas Swiss Intercooperation is an international development organisation that supports achieving human rights. It stands for development that balances economic viability, environmental suitability and social benefit, foster intercultural exchange of ideas, the exchange of experiences and knowledge. It works with CSO, private sector and government actors and encourage exchange among them at local, national and international levels.

We are looking for a motivated candidate for the position:

Finance Officer

Belgrade

Employment rate: 100%

Main duties and responsibilities:

• Ensure an adequate, orderly and efficient accounting and financial management of the projects in the country according to the related rules and guidelines Republic of Serbia, SDC and HSI HQ
• Actively support the budget process of the projects - Corporate Budget, Contract amendment (revised budget), RAP, Banana export
• Conducting the process of VAT exemption
• Support the monthly financial monitoring and reporting of the projects
• Conducting Partner financial monitoring and field visits to partners (incl. selection, contracting)
• Support the yearly local Audit preparation, coordination and facilitation of the audit process (preselection, timing etc.)
• Actively support the Procurement process – conducting Risk analysis of potential partners, member of Evaluation committee, commenting/approving of the draft Contracts
• Conduct HR administration – creating Working Contracts, Time Sheets and communication with Payroll company
• Support update of Finance Manual, NPR and other manuals - based on changes on local law and HO and/or donor requirements and follow up them
• Participating, supporting and conducting all necessary financial trainings of operational staff and assistance to Project Managers and Country Director; Capacity building of partners on rules and regulations
• Support Office Manager in her/his duties
• The Country Director and the Country Finance Manager may assign other tasks not covered in the above list for limited periods of time.
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Requirements:

• University degree in Accounting, Finances, Economics or any field relevant to the scope of work;
• Minimum 5 years of work experience in accounting and finance management
• Advanced level of English language, written and spoken;
• Good knowledge of MS Office (Excel, Word, Power Point), accounting software;
• Previous experience of working in national or international non-governmental organization and/or national or international donor entity will be considered as an advantage.

Competencies and skills:

• Highly developed problem solving and analytical skills
• Number-oriented thinking, attention to detail and accuracy
• Solution-oriented approach, independency and responsibility in work
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills (with sensitivity to cultural differences)
• Adaptability to different systems, processes and procedures

What we offer: 

• Office in the city center  
• Excellent conditions and dynamic organization        
• Working hours from Monday to Friday 8/9am until 4/5pm               
• Stimulating compensation package        
• Training and mentoring in the starting period       
• Training for personal development
• Travelling throughout Serbia and in the region of Western Balkan

The application should include a motivation letter outlining clearly how the candidate meets the requirements of the position and a detailed CV. The position title must be indicated in the cover letter.