Major Functions
Responsible for leading the Accounting & Treasury pillar for the organisation, reporting to the Global Finance Director. This role oversees various aspects including accounting, financial controls, external audit, taxation, financial statements and treasury. The role requires management and mitigation of financial risks including control and assurance mechanisms, driving continuous improvement of processes and technology and fostering team development.
Major Duties and Responsibilities
Management and mitigation of financial risks including control and assurance mechanisms
Responsible for maintaining robust financial control and assurance mechanisms across WWF International with appropriate lines of defence in place to identify and mitigate risks
Responsible for the relationship and operations with the WWF International external auditors
Responsible for managing the end-to-end process of the interim and year end external audit process including close collaboration and coordination with Country Directors and Finance Leaders
Responsible for the timely implementation of financial audit recommendations arising from internal, external and project audits as well as any related requirements of the WWF International Audit, Risk, and Compliance Committee (ARCC)
Work closely with the Internal Audit and Accountability teams to develop and embed financial control and assurance mechanisms
Manages strong accounting practices
Responsible for timely and accurate month end close of Secretariat accounts
Responsible for tracking and monitoring month end close of the Country Offices and working with the Office Finance teams and Business Partners to resolve delays and issues
Accountable for the annual consolidated statutory accounts for WWF International being completed on time and to a high standard;
Cash management and bank management
Oversight and management of bank accounts for all of WWF International
Responsible for monitoring of cashflow and reserves for WWF International
Develop and maintain documents, tools and processes
Responsible for development and management of policies, guidance documents, and information relating to accounting, controlling and treasury that are applicable to WWF International (Secretariat and Country Offices) and in accordance with Swiss GAAP FER
Business Owner for development and deployment of the portfolio of tools and systems relating to finance, accounting, controlling and treasury, working closely with Global Technology and Digital Solutions and other key stakeholders to ensure integration with other systems and alignment to the digital strategy.
Team leadership and department development
Participates in the recruitment of the Accounting and Treasury team
Manage and empower the Accounting and Treasury team including develop, coach, coordinate and supervise management roles;
Closely collaborate with the Global Finance leadership to ensure clear and seamless working relationships and processes between Finance teams
Build and maintain relationships with other management and leadership positions across and beyond the division to enable and optimise the ways of working
Performs other duties as requested by the Global Director, Finance
Profile
Required Qualifications
A professional accounting qualification (ACA, ACCA, CPA) and/or CFA/MBA is essential
A post-graduate university degree in finance, or business administration or related subject is an advantage;
At least 8 years of experience in a senior financial management role in a complex, multi-jurisdictional international environment.
Ideally prior experience of working in a leadership role in an International Non-Government Organization (INGO) with scope of responsibilities across multiple legal jurisdictions
Good understanding and prior experience of improving or implementing a globally integrated financial system or Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system
Required Skills and Competencies
Excellent leadership and managerial skills with a demonstrated ability to drive change and organisational culture
Excellent proven track record of prudent financial management and executive decision making
Excellent organisational and presentation skills
Superior ability to work and communicate effectively with a broad spectrum of individuals across a range of cultural environments
Works to the highest level of integrity and confidentiality
Fluency in English is essential. Other languages, especially French, would be an advantage
Embraces the WWF mission and values of the organization: Courage, Integrity, Respect & Collaboration
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