Head of Finance and Control Unit

Tasks

• Directly responsible for the development and monitoring of the annual and multi annual
  budgets of the FMO;
• Oversee the financial management and control of the EEA and Norway Grants;
• Establishment of annual financial statements;
• Contribute to the annual FMO workplan and long-term strategy;
• Oversee the maintenance, updates and monitoring of the overall internal control framework
  and anti-fraud strategy;
• Oversee the implementation of the FMO audit strategy;
• Maintain the shared service agreement with the EFTA Secretariat on finance matters;
• Coordinate the work plans of the Unit and manage performance of staff members;
• Maintain and develop systems, policies and procedures for: 
  • Cash and liquidity management
  • Forecasts of payments, replenishments and disbursements
  • Financial reporting to internal and external stakeholders
  • Provision of financial expertise to internal and external stakeholders
  • Guidance documents and manuals to beneficiary countries and other partners
• Oversee the Unit’s participation in the implementation of the FMO’s risk management
  strategy;
• Manage the contacts with the EFTA Board of Auditors and the Norwegian Auditor General;
• Manage the contacts with the relevant Beneficiary State authorities;
• Beyond the listed tasks, you will handle any other duties as required, adapting to the
  dynamic needs of the organisation.

Qualifications:
A Master’s-level university degree in a relevant field.

Experience:

• Minimum of nine years of relevant work experience, including experience in leading teams;
• Experience in financial management, accounting, grant management, and audit, preferably
  in an international organisation;
• Understanding of the risk and control environment of publicly funded programmes;
• Experience in developing and maintaining financial systems, policies and standard operating procedures;
• Experience in working with Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems and accounting
  software.

Skills:

• Solid background in financial management and accounting;
• Knowledge of the financial management and generic regulatory frameworks of publicly
  funded programmes;
• Knowledge of EU and other relevant funding programmes;
• Analytical skills and ability to make sound decisions;
• Ability to draft reports and analytical papers, and to present complex financial issues clearly
  and convincingly;
• Proven organisational and administrative skills, with the ability to work effectively with staff
  from diverse cultural backgrounds;
• Result-oriented approach, and a proactive and cooperative outlook;
• Diplomatic and negotiation skills;
• Good interpersonal skills, including a dynamic and flexible attitude, and cultural sensitivity;
• Self-reliance and autonomy, but also the skills needed for team work;
• Excellent command of MS Office tools, such as Excel and SharePoint
• Ability to multitask and to work with tight deadlines.

Language:
Excellent oral and written communication skills in English (the working language of the FMO).

Employment terms:
Grade: A5
Annual starting salary: EUR 130,620

Appointments are normally made at step 1 of the grade. The Director of the FMO reserves the right
to appoint a candidate at a level different from that advertised.

The FMO is an employer dedicated to the principles of diversity and equality. We are committed to
promoting and nurturing an inclusive workplace with a healthy work-life balance.

We offer very interesting and challenging positions in a dynamic and diverse environment and the
opportunity to work in a team of highly qualified people. Salaries and related payments are exempt
from taxation by the EFTA Member States, and as regulated in headquarters agreements, in the
EFTA host states. Depending on the candidate’s family status, benefits and allowances may apply.