PIN
Location: Prague, with occasional field trips abroad to our country programmes; or the opportunity to gain experience as a finance manager at one of our country programmes
Starting date: based on Agreement
Duration: 12 months with a possibility of extension (transfer to a contract with an indefinite period)
Background:
People in Need (PIN) is one of the largest non-profit organizations in Central and Eastern Europe active in humanitarian and development aid, human rights and social inclusion. In 2020, more than 1600 employees worked in our Humanitarian and Development Aid Section in 23 countries (Asia, Africa, Middle East and Eastern Europe). Our growing team in Prague (with a turnover of more than 90 million EUR per year) is looking for a new colleague to become Finance Coordinator for our country programmes.
Have you already gained some experience in Finance and would you like to put it to good use in the non-profit sector in the unique international environment of PIN? We would be delighted to hear from you!
Or do you feel like you don’t have enough experience yet? We are very open also to junior professionals, who would like to gain more experience in Finance, get to know the PIN’s environment and most importantly, who are excited, proactive and want to learn. You will have a chance to grow into the role of Financial Coordinator at HQ or Finance manager abroad with our support over time.
About the position:
The Finance Coordinator (FC) provides guidance and financial management support to PIN country programmes. Based at the headquarter, FC is a focal point for finance and economy agenda in assigned country programmes.
FC supervises the country programme’s financial health including cash flow, coverage of operational costs, identification of financial and procedural risks, and implementation of relevant solutions. FC supports the designated Finance Managers at the country programmes and other senior staff in clear understanding and compliance with finance and administrative standards and procedures, controls country programmes‘ compliance with PIN policies and procedures, donors’ rules and legislation. FC takes part in the preparation of budgets and financial reports and provides support during external audits. FC keeps the HQ management informed on all important issues on a timely basis.
Main requirements:
- Previous experience in a finance position
- Communicative level of English (minimum of active B2)
- Experience with project management is very welcome
- Keen eye on details and passion for working with numbers
- Advanced Excel skills as you will handle Pivot Tables and other complex formulas
- Strong training/coaching skills
- Ability to communicate clearly with different groups of people and to respect the different cultural background
- Ability to work independently and effectively
- Ability to deal with complex compliance agenda
- Speaking Czech language is an advantage
- Knowledge of SAP, MS Dynamics Nav or other ERP is an advantage
- For expatriate staff: Having a valid work permit for the Czech Republic
People in Need Offers:
- Salary range: 36 – 40 000 CZK
- Background and professionalism of the largest Czech non-governmental organization
- Interesting and creative work in an international environment
- Starting salary is based on the previous work experience and according to PIN salary scale
- PIN supports professional and personal development
- 25 days of annual leave
- 3 days of sick leave
- Home office upon agreement
- Multisport card
- Getting to know the organisation and colleagues from around the world – 2 weeks of Induction (now online)
- Child daycare centre for employees’ children
- Open and informal organizational culture
- Psychological support and couching
- Possibility to participate in interesting events we organize (e.g. One World international film festival)
- Friendly colleagues with similar values
How to apply
Are you interested in this position? Great. Send us your CV and short cover letter via this application form.
Please note only the shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Interviews will be conducted on rolling basis and the vacancy will be closed when filled.
People in Need staff are expected to perform job duties and responsibilities in accordance with People in Need Code of conduct and key policies (available at: www.peopleinneed.cz/policies).