Head of Accounting overseeing financial operations at Light for the World in Austria. Leading compliance, reporting, and process improvement for international entities.
Responsibilities
Ensure compliance and audit readiness across all Light for the World entities, working closely with external auditors and local teams
Lead month- and year-end closings for our Global North entities, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and adherence to relevant GAAP standards
Prepare statutory financial statements and oversee general ledger management with a focus 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, receivables, payables, 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, supporting our digital finance transformation efforts
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
Requirements
Certified accounting or audit professional, ideally with expertise in Austrian GAAP and multi-entity reporting
Ideally, 5 years of leadership experience in accounting, ideally in a complex international setup
Deep knowledge of accounting processes, compliance, and audit standards, with hands-on experience in managing audits
Experience with consolidation and external reporting, ideally across diverse geographies
Proficient in financial systems and tools, and enthusiastic about driving digital improvements
Fluent in both German and English, with strong communication and documentation skills
Comfortable navigating complexity, with the ability to align global standards with local requirements
Collaborative leadership style, able to motivate teams and build strong relationships across departments
Solution-oriented and proactive, with a mindset for continuous improvement
NGO or non-profit experience is a plus, but not essential—purpose-driven alignment matters most
Benefits
Enjoy a competitive salary within the national NGO sector, complete with full social insurance and a range of additional benefits
Benefit from flexible working hours and the option to work remotely, empowering you to balance professional and personal commitments
Experience a warm, dynamic, and inclusive work environment where everyone’s contributions are valued, and collaboration is at the heart of our mission
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