Accountant CEE/CIS/ME (f/m/d)

Vienna

Organization: SOS Children’s Villages International
Location: Vienna
Grade: Mid level - Mid level
Occupational Groups:
- Accounting (Audit, Controlling)
Closing Date: Closed

SOS Children’s Villages International is the umbrella organization for the global federation of SOS Children’s Villages. As a non-governmental social development organization we support children without parental care and families in difficult living conditions through services in care, education, health and emergency relief, and we advocate for the rights of children and young people, in alliance with a great diversity of partners. We work in 135 countries and territories, reaching over one million children, young people, families and caregivers each year.

Following the war in Ukraine and the immense humanitarian needs resulting from it, we are looking for an experienced and committed

Accountant CEE/CIS/ME (f/m/d)

Location: Poland, Warsaw

Duration: 12 - 18 months

Mission

The Accountant is responsible to keep books in line with Polish legislation, manage cash and bank accounts, to ensure budgeting, reporting & controlling according to standards, to provide support for setting-up standard administration and financial procedures as well as to assist with payroll and tenders for procurement.

Tasks and Responsibilities:

Budgeting and Budget Control

Prepares the budget for the Branch Office Warsaw thereby ensuring technical correctness of the budget including chart of accounts application; prepares budget deviation information

Accounting and Internal Control

Is responsible to fully set up the accounting work in the Branch Office based on SOS CV standard financial software (MS Dynamics 365), in line with the Polish legislation as well as SOS Federation standards

Keeps the Branch Office’s accountancy and is responsible for reporting to the local authorities

Supports the Regional Finance Officer in developing and implementing financial procedures and internal control regulations to ensure compliance in the financial administration of the office

Supports the Regional Finance Officer in conducting internal audits upon request

Reporting

Ensures that financial reports are provided in time to the relevant government authorities including payment of related taxes, social security contributions, etc.
Prepares regular financial reports and BVA analysis for the Branch Office Management, the Regional Finance Officer, and other stakeholders in accurate and timely manner

Cash and Funds Management

Responsible for cash management and regular cash reconciliation for the Branch office as well as management of bank accounts, debit/credit card payments
Oversees the liquidity situation of the Branch Office and requests funds transfers from the International Office

External Audit

Procures audit services for the office in Warsaw in line with SOS Federation standards and supports a smooth audit process on a yearly base
Prepares annual Financial Statements of the Branch Office and supports a successful and timely completion of the audit process

Administration, payroll, procurement

Supports in setting-up financial and office administration standard procedures
Prepares the payroll and maintains personnel files
Works closely with the Procurement Officer in following-up on tenders for procurement
Is in charge of Fixed Assets management

Collaboration & reporting lines

Reports to the Head of the Branch Office Warsaw, functional supervision by Regional Finance Officer
Works closely with accountants and finance staff in offices in Tallinn, Kiev and Vienna
Cooperates regularly with the Regional Director Finance and Controlling

Requirements:

University degree or secondary education in Accounting, finance management
Certifiied accountant with ability and authority to keep books and payroll in line with Polish legislation
5 years work experience as an accountant in Poland
Strong organizational and problem solving skills, self-steered work approach
Motivated by supporting the set up of a new office operations and the related financial administration
Ability to adapt to changing circumstances, work under pressure and cope with stress
Experience in working with colleagues from different backgrounds and cultures
Proficiency Polish and English; Ukrainian or Russian language skills are an asset
Advanced computer skills (Windows, word, Excel, power point, etc.); knowledge of MS Dynamics D365 is an asset.
Experience in the humanitarian aid and/or development sector is an added value
Commitment to humanitarian principles & standards and to the values of SOS CV