Head of Accounting ensuring accurate financial reporting across international entities for Light for the World NGO. Lead consolidation efforts and drive operational excellence in financial processes.
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 applicable 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 transparent external reporting
Oversee key finance operations, including treasury, receivables, payables, and intercompany transactions
Maintain and strengthen 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 support decision-making with timely, clear reporting
Lead and mentor international finance teams, fostering development, collaboration, and accountability across countries
Requirements
Qualified 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, and motivated to drive digital improvements
Fluent in 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 cross-departmental relationships
Solution-oriented and proactive, with a mindset for continuous improvement
Benefits
Competitive salary aligned with the national NGO sector, including full social insurance and a range of additional benefits
Flexible working hours and the option to work remotely, enabling a healthy work–life balance
A warm, dynamic, and inclusive work environment where contributions are valued and collaboration is central to our mission
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