Ensure compliance and audit readiness across all Light for the World entities, working closely with external auditors and local teams
Lead month-end and year-end closings for our Global North entities, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with applicable GAAP
Prepare statutory financial statements and oversee general ledger management, focusing on consistency and quality
Consolidate financial data across our legal entities, ensuring accurate intercompany reconciliations and clear external reporting
Oversee key finance operations, including treasury, accounts receivable, accounts payable, and intercompany transactions
Maintain and improve internal control systems, identifying risks and ensuring global compliance with accounting and tax regulations
Drive process improvement and automation to support our digital finance transformation
Develop and document accounting policies, process manuals, and training materials to ensure clarity and audit readiness
Provide strategic financial insight to senior management and contribute to decision-making with timely, clear reporting
Lead and mentor international finance teams, fostering development, collaboration, and accountability across countries

Certified accounting or audit professional, ideally with expertise in Austrian GAAP and multi-entity reporting
Ideally, 5+ years of leadership experience in accounting, preferably within a complex international environment
Deep knowledge of accounting processes, compliance, and audit standards, with hands-on experience managing audits
Experience with consolidation and external reporting across diverse geographies
Proficient in financial systems and tools, with a strong interest in driving digital improvements
Fluent in German and English, with strong communication and documentation skills
Comfortable navigating complexity and aligning global standards with local requirements
Collaborative leadership style, able to motivate teams and build strong cross-department relationships
Solution-oriented and proactive, with a continuous improvement mindset

Competitive salary within the national NGO sector, including full social insurance and a range of additional benefits
Flexible working hours and the option to work remotely
Warm, dynamic, and inclusive work environment where everyone’s contributions are valued

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