Background

The Global Initiative Against Transnational Organized Crime (GI-TOC) is an independent civil society organization, headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland, with offices in Austria, South Africa, Colombia and Malta, and a globally dispersed Secretariat working in around 40 countries.

GI-TOC comprises a network of more than 708 independent global and regional experts working on human rights, democracy, governance, and development issues where organized crime has become increasingly pertinent. GI-TOC provides a platform to promote greater debate and innovative approaches as the building blocks to an inclusive global strategy against organized crime. GI-TOC commissions and shares research globally; curates a robust resource library of 2,000 reports and tools specific to organized crime; and uses its convening power to unite both the private and public sectors against organized crime.

Job Summary

The GI-TOC is looking for a Junior Finance Officer who will be working from our Geneva office under the direct supervision of the Finance Director.

Main Responsibilities and Specific Tasks

• Filing invoices for GI-TOC Switzerland and assisting accounting firms for GI-TOC Vienna, Cape Town and Bogota
• Loading payments in the bank and doing bank reconciliations
• Keeping the general accounts up to date on a daily basis according to Swiss regulations
• In charge of balance sheet accounts
• Managing VAT, withholding tax and other taxes
• Supporting the Director of Finance as needed with the yearly statutory and project audits
• Preparing documentation of procedures
• Creating expenditure verification reports for donors upon request
• Participating in various ad hoc finance projects

Requisite Skills & Experience

The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate the following experience and skills :

• Finance degree or a minimum of 5 years’ experience in Accounting
• Fluent in English and any other language is a plus
• NetSuite proficiency is essential
• Experience with VAT laws and proven ability to work independently in tax matters
• Proficient computer skills (especially Microsoft Excel)
• Knowledge of payroll structure and related social contributions
• High degree of accuracy and detail orientation even in stressful situations
• Proven ability to work independently and not afraid to take decisions
• Motivated and enthusiastic to work in a fast-paced environment
• Good communications skills and a team player

GI-TOC operates a flexible working environment and encourages staff to achieve a suitable work life balance and supports professional development and learning.

Starting date: As soon as possible.

Contract duration: Two years with the possibility of extension depending on performance and funding.

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.