Project Controller (English/French)

Permanent employee, Full-time · Wien

54,000 - 57,000 € per year

Ihre Aufgaben

Work with CARE Austria’s program and finance team and country offices to ensure that grants are efficiently and accurately designed and budgeted
Ensure processes are in place for accurate and timely financial monitoring and forecasting, and ownership of country office-finance teams
Ensure that projects are implemented in full compliance with the rules and regulations of donors and prepare financial reports to donors in close coordination with CARE Austria’s program department, CARE Country Offices and consortium partners
Build staff capacity in country offices on key donor and CARE Austria’s requirements for sound financial management
Maintain internal donor financial reporting systems and budget revision tools
Identify challenges and risks related to the financial setup and management of projects in your portfolio
Coordinate and support internal and external audits at country offices on behalf of CARE Austria

Ihr Profil

Completed business, finance or accounting degree-level education (University, college)
3 years of experience in financial controlling, auditing or financial grant management
Assets: Experience in analysis of large budgets; Experience in financial aspects of contract management; Experience with rules and regulations in an international organization; Experience in donor contract compliance (e.g. European Union – ECHO/INTPA, ADA)
Good computer skills (MS Office, Excel, accounting and reporting systems, AI)
Strong analytical mindset, critical thinking, and accurate working style
Languages: Very good skills in English, Good German desired; French is an asset
Excellent interpersonal, intercultural and communication skills
Willingness to travel for assignments (approx. 2 times a year for max. 3 weeks)
High commitment, initiative, and ability to work in diverse teams
Ability to work under time pressure, managing competing deadlines
Ability to execute and take on complex tasks in a responsible, self-organized and independent manner
Work and/or travel experience in a country of the global South is an asset
Identification with the values, mission, and goals of CARE

Warum wir?

Meaningful work and diverse project portfolio in an international and dynamic environment
Salary ranging between EUR 54.000,00 and approx. 57.000,00 gross annually (full time 38,75 hours per week). Please note: Actual classification will depend on relevant professional experience and will be calculated in accordance with CARE Austria’s salary scheme
Attractive fringe benefits (e.g., annual ticket for Vienna’s public transport; Edenred Card/lunch vouchers)
Home-office in coordination with line management and flexitime model
Well-equipped office in central Vienna
Working with an international team of 45 staff members from 12 different nations based in Vienna

We are looking forward to receiving your application. Please upload your CV and motivation letter in English, as well as copies of relevant certificates and recommendation letters until 12 January 2025.

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Über uns

CARE ist eine der weltweit führenden Organisationen für Entwicklungszusammenarbeit und humanitäre Hilfe. Wir bekämpfen Armut und Ungerechtigkeit in über 100 Ländern und helfen jährlich mehr als 70 Millionen Menschen, Wege aus der Armut zu finden. Dabei legen wir einen besonderen Schwerpunkt auf die Stärkung von Frauen und Mädchen. Wir retten Leben in Katastrophen und Konflikten und unterstützen Frauen, Mädchen und ihre Gemeinschaften dabei, nachhaltige Veränderungen für eine bessere Zukunft zu erreichen.

Your mission

Work with CARE Austria’s program and finance team and country offices to ensure that grants are efficiently and accurately designed and budgeted
Ensure processes are in place for accurate and timely financial monitoring and forecasting, and ownership of country office-finance teams
Ensure that projects are implemented in full compliance with the rules and regulations of donors and prepare financial reports to donors in close coordination with CARE Austria’s program department, CARE Country Offices and consortium partners
Build staff capacity in country offices on key donor and CARE Austria’s requirements for sound financial management
Maintain internal donor financial reporting systems and budget revision tools
Identify challenges and risks related to the financial setup and management of projects in your portfolio
Coordinate and support internal and external audits at country offices on behalf of CARE Austria

Your profile

Completed business, finance or accounting degree-level education (University, college)
3 years of experience in financial controlling, auditing or financial grant management
Assets: Experience in analysis of large budgets; Experience in financial aspects of contract management; Experience with rules and regulations in an international organization; Experience in donor contract compliance (e.g. European Union – ECHO/INTPA, ADA)
Good computer skills (MS Office, Excel, accounting and reporting systems, AI)
Strong analytical mindset, critical thinking, and accurate working style
Languages: Very good skills in English, Good German desired; French is an asset
Excellent interpersonal, intercultural and communication skills
Willingness to travel for assignments (approx. 2 times a year for max. 3 weeks)
High commitment, initiative, and ability to work in diverse teams
Ability to work under time pressure, managing competing deadlines
Ability to execute and take on complex tasks in a responsible, self-organized and independent manner
Work and/or travel experience in a country of the global South is an asset
Identification with the values, mission, and goals of CARE

Why us?

Meaningful work and diverse project portfolio in an international and dynamic environment
Salary ranging between EUR 54.000,00 and approx. 57.000,00 gross annually (full time 38,75 hours per week). Please note: Actual classification will depend on relevant professional experience and will be calculated in accordance with CARE Austria’s salary scheme
Attractive fringe benefits (e.g., annual ticket for Vienna’s public transport; Edenred Card/lunch vouchers)
Home-office in coordination with line management and flexitime model
Well-equipped office in central Vienna
Working with an international team of 45 staff members from 12 different nations based in Vienna

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About us

CARE Austria, an organisation for development cooperation and humanitarian aid, was founded in 1986. As a non-profit organisation, we are politically and religiously independent and currently provide aid in 20 countries. Our team consists of 45 employees.

CARE works all over the world to save lives and eradicate poverty. This can only succeed if all people have the same rights and opportunities. With our projects, global supporters and a dedicated team, we are committed to inclusion and social justice.

Our overriding principle is to work together to create conditions in which people can help themselves, with the full participation of those affected.

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Your application!

We welcome motivated people who want to make a difference together with CARE. You can find job vacancies here. You are also welcome to send an unsolicited application to bewerbung@care.at .
We are currently not offering any internships or traineeships.