Organisation Background:

Founded in 2011, the International NGO Safety Organisation (INSO) is an international non-governmental organisation that supports humanitarian aid workers by establishing safety coordination platforms in insecure contexts. INSO provides registered NGOs with a range of free services, including real-time incident tracking, analytical reports, safety-related data and mapping, crisis management support, staff orientations and training.

INSO provides daily support to more than 1200 NGOs operating in 17 of the world’s most insecure countries.

INSO is registered in the Netherlands with its headquarters based in The Hague, the international city of peace and justice.

Job Summary

 As the Finance Controller Assistant, you will support Finance Controllers in reviewing  accounting and financial reporting from INSO’s Country Offices. This position is based at our HQ in The Hague, Netherlands and reports to the Deputy Director- Finance Operations.

Main Responsibilities

• Support Finance Controllers with a global review of Country Office month-end to ensure that ledger entries have been posted accurately
• Control samples (expenses, bank and cash reconciliations, payroll)
• Liaise with Country Office Finance Teams to provide feedback on month-end reviews and follow-up on corrections
• Respond to ad hoc support requests from Country Office teams on Sun Systems, Q&A or other accounting / financial reporting-related topic.
• Support the HQ Finance Team (Finance Manager and Finance Officer) in carrying out month-end preparation and posting of journals.

Requirements

 Essential

• Bachelor’s degree in business or financial education or equivalent experience
• Genuine interest in the NGO sector, particularly humanitarian NGOs
• Good understanding of double entry accounting
• Proficient in MS Office, good command of Excel
• Fluency in English
• The right to live and work in the Netherlands

Desirable

• Experience working in a finance department
• Experience in working with grants, government-funded organisations.
• Knowledge of donor regulations.
• French language skills.
• Knowledge of Sun Systems and Q&A or any accounting / ERP system

Personal Attributes

• Fast learner
• Detail oriented
• Good communicator
• Enjoys working in a vibrant, diverse multi-cultural team

Terms & Conditions

12-month renewable fixed-term contract based in The Hague, Netherlands. Full-time or part-time (min. 50%). The full-time package based on 40 hours a week is EUR 3,500 gross per month, 8% vacation pay, 2.5 days annual leave per month. We offer basic Premium ONVZ insurance. Applicants must have the legal right to live and work in the Netherlands for this position.

INSO’s Safeguarding Policy 

INSO is fully committed to safe recruitment, selection and vetting of all potential new staff, trustees and volunteers and we will ensure rigorous compliance with our Code of Conduct and Safeguarding policy throughout the recruitment process.

How to Apply

 Please send the following to jobs@hq.ngosafety.org and reference ‘Finance Controller Assistant’ in the subject line of the email. Applications should be submitted in English and include:

• An updated CV.
• A one-page cover letter detailing why you are interested in working for INSO and how your qualifications align specifically with the competencies required for the role.

Please do not send any additional information. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.