Financial Controller

With us, you get more than just a job. You gain the opportunity to influence how aid funds are managed – and how we can make a difference. You’ll find an international work environment, projects that challenge and develop you, and a department committed to digitalisation. You will join the finance department in our head office in Oslo, a professional environment of about 40 colleagues. Here, we do more than financial controlling and accounting. The expertise ranges from IT to logistics, legal and compliance to global processes. Together, your colleagues ensure that the funds entrusted to Norwegian Church Aid are managed with the utmost accountability and standards. Accurate financial reporting is a necessary foundation to deliver on our commitment of global justice. Your work ensures security – both for the organisation and for those who rely on us.As our Financial Controller, you will be responsible for maintaining high standards of quality and control within financial processes, supporting our commitment to global justice. We are seeking someone with a sharp eye for detail, who can detect discrepancies before they become challenges, and who makes sure reporting and documentation are accurate. You excel in challenging situations, maintaining focus and finding innovative solutions. Your ability to learn from experiences and take ownership from start to finish makes you a valued colleague. You enjoy collaborating, sharing knowledge, and building strong relationships across disciplines. Here, you’ll be given the responsibility and freedom to deliver reliably, hold yourself and others accountable, and contribute to continuous improvement. If you’re looking for a role where financial professionalism is combined with a meaningful purpose, this could be the opportunity for you. In this position, your responsibilities will be:Quality assurance of grant applications and funding requests, in line with the organisation’s objectives and donor requirements.Monitor and analyse budget deviations.Coordinate and lead financial reporting and audits with accuracy and compliance.Identify and assess financial risks, implement measures, and ensure documentation is up to date and in line with relevant requirements.You will have a particular responsibility to supervise and report on the NORAD grants.Contributing to capacity building in country offices.You’ll become part of the Grants and Project Control division, a team of six people, working closely with colleagues in Norway and at country offices worldwide. We believe the following describes the person we are looking for:You’ve a higher degree in accounting or finance,You’ve considerable experience in financial controlling, grant management, or with similar tasksIf you have experience from auditing, it would be a great asset,You’re fluent in English. Norwegian is an advantage but not required. French or Arabic skills are useful as well,You’ve gained experience from INGOs or complex international organisations,You’re willing to travel to country offices at least twice a year, and you're comfortable travelling to high-risk areas.Does this sound like you?To apply, submit your CV and a few selected sentences about what motivates you to apply in the application textbox – there is no need to share a cover letter. In our application portal you will be asked to answer three specific questions about yourself and your relevant experience. This way, we want to make sure you are the right fit for us – and we are the right fit for you. What we offer the right candidate: In this Senior Advisor position, you will enjoy a full-time, permanent contract with 37.5 hours per week, including lunch breaks. You'll have the flexibility and autonomy to manage your workday, allowing you to make a significant impact on how aid funds are managed and contribute to global justice. You will join a friendly global community based in Oslo with engaged and supportive colleagues – in a newly renovated office building. You will have the responsibility and autonomy over your own workday in an organisation with great flexibility and possibility of home office. You will have the opportunity to gain unique experience working in diverse countries and communities. Additionally, you can participate in organised non-work activities both during and after working hours (e.g. currently organised weekly workout session at SATS, hiking, skiing, climbing etc.).  NCA has paid overtime, flexible working hours arrangement and a life phase-oriented personnel policy. We care for our staff by providing pension- and insurance schemes above the normal standard. We encourage all qualified persons to apply for a job with us, regardless of gender, age, disability or cultural background. Before submitting your application, we kindly ask you to read the  ACT Code of Conduct for the prevention of misconduct, including corruption, fraud, exploitation and abuse, including sexual; and to ensure child safeguarding and NCA’s Policy on  Protection from Sexual Harassment, Exploitation and Abuse and Child Safeguarding policy. These documents outline our commitment to preventing misconduct, including corruption, fraud, exploitation, abuse, and safeguarding children. All staff are required to sign both the Code of Conduct and the Protection Policy as a condition of engagement with NCA.  In accordance with core humanitarian principles, NCA implements a range of safeguards to prevent or reduce the possibility of humanitarian aid falling into the wrong hands. This includes those individuals and groups who are subject to sanctions by the United Nations Security Council. As part of this process, NCA will screen the details of the successful candidates for this post against the sanction’s lists maintained by the UN and by some of NCAs governmental donors.