Financial Controller (consultancy)

We are the Global Network of People Living with HIV (GNP+), a network for people living with HIV, run by people living with HIV. We engage with and support national and regional networks of people living with HIV, and this ensures that our global work is grounded in their local experiences and priorities. The meaningful involvement of people living with HIV is at the heart of all that we do.

We work with communities that are both geographic and identity-based. We are not a membership organization; we are a network of interconnected individuals and organizations that is open to all.

We build broad partnerships with individuals, organizations and institutions to increase our influence. Using the power of evidence-based advocacy, we challenge governments and global leaders to improve access to quality HIV prevention, treatment, care and support services.

Our Vision:
A world where all people living with HIV are free from stigma and discrimination to have our rights recognized, our dignity respected and have universal access to treatment and care.

Our Mission:
To improve the quality of life for people living with HIV, in all our diversity.

How We Began:
People Living with HIV came tighter for their first conference in 1986. Since then, regular conferences have taken place, giving our community an opportunity to share information and develop ideas for joint activism. Over time, our discussions led to the development of programmes to tackle the HIV epidemic. By 1992, it was clear that we needed an organisation to take on this programme work, and GNP+ was born. Today, GNP+ has staff based in offices in Amsterdam and Cape Town, plus a few in other parts of the world, all working together with a network of partners, allies and supporters to deliver global advocacy programmes.

Position Summary

GNP+ is looking for a financial controller to support the Finance Manager in financial administration. The consultant will play a crucial role in providing support to the Finance Manager, ensuring the delivery of financial reporting, and actively contributing to the safeguarding and forecasting of GNP+’s financial positions.

Reporting to the Finance Manager, the financial controller will assist Finance Department in various capacities:

Financial administration: This comprises the preparation of both the annual staff budget and the general expense budget. The Financial Controller will be responsible for generating monthly and quarterly financial reports, annual financial statements, and any other necessary reporting.

Organisational and Project Audit: Coordinating and preparing project audits and the annual report, reporting directly to the Finance Manager.

Reporting and analysis: Providing financial reporting and analysis to guide decision-making for the Co-Eds and prepare board meeting reports for the board of GNP+.

Compliance: Ensuring GNP is compliant with local law, tax provisions, and relevant industry and financial regulations.

Approving invoices: Ensuring invoices are properly approved and coded in the general ledger and programme budget.

Cash flow management: Monitoring and balancing cash flows into and out of GNP+ to meet obligations and optimize investments.

Terms of Employment​: Consultancy
Location: Remote
Contract Hours: 24 hours weekly

Experience and Qualifications

• 3+ years of overall combined accounting and finance experience
• An advanced degree in accounting, economics, finance or a related field
• Solid knowledge of standard accountancy, auditing and finance best practices
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Experience with creating financial statements and reports
• Solid IT skills, including proficiency in the relevant accounting packages
• Strong analytical skills to effectively analyse financial reports
• In-depth knowledge of budgeting and financial forecasting

Personal Qualities and Skills

• Fluently English
• Very good review, monitoring and planning skills with a strong eye for detail.
• Strong understanding and experience in funding regulations for NGOs.
• Ethical conduct in accordance with recognized professional and organizational codes of ethics.
• Excellent relationship management skills with ability to negotiate, influence and get buy-in from people not under direct supervisionWorking with people.
• Empathy with GNP+’s goals and values.
• Communicating with impact and respect.
• Being a Teamplayer