1. About ICVA 

 Founded in 1962, ICVA (International Council of Voluntary Agencies) is a global network of over 140 non-governmental organisations (NGOs) active in 160 countries, operating at global, regional, national and local levels, whose mission is to make humanitarian action more principled and effective by working collectively and independently to influence policy and practice.  

 The ICVA 2030 Strategy adopted by the ICVA’s General Assembly in 2021 sets the framework for the direction and focus of ICVA’s work from 2022-2030, as we evolve and transform our network. Rooting us more deeply in our mission of principled and effective humanitarian action, this strategy sets our collective values, our ways of working and our aspirational transformations.  

 We work on focus areas (Forced Migration, Humanitarian Coordination and Humanitarian Financing) to best serve our members and the sector as a whole. 

 Our added value is rooted in our work explaining & analysing, convening, brokering, influencing & advocating, supporting, and collaborating. Historically based in Geneva, ICVA Secretariat has now presence in Africa, Asia, Latin America, and MENA. 

2. Job Purpose 

 This position enables decision-making by providing up-to-date analysis and information, churning out processes such as forecasting, accurate costing and cost allocations, downstream accurate donations / funding targeting, and project financial requirements assistance to management. Ability to track and report on expenditure against grants is a priority for this role.  

The Cost and Management accountant is responsible for the smooth running of ICVAs financial tasks and objectives. 

Objectives include: 

1. To ensure the correct use of funds by complying with best practices in accounting and payment processes  

1. To comply with donor requirements in financial management  

1. To keep Senior Managers up to date with financial data to empower decision making.  

1. To provide project leads with up-to-date and accurate expenditure records.  

1. To keep up to date with Staff time allocations for project and donor reporting  

1. To remain flexible to the needs of the secretariat and to keep all processes and procedures adaptable to changes in ways of working.  

  3. Summary of Role 

 To assist senior management in making critical business decisions by analysing and presenting key financial data. You will oversee accounting procedures and prepare forecasts, budgets, and risk analysis. The goal is to contribute to the decision-making process of management that will ensure organisational growth and long-term success.   

Absolute requirement:  

Strong organisation orientation. Ability to assume responsibility of cost accounting tasks and be both a strategist and a decision maker.  

 4.Main Duties and Responsibilities 

5. Requirements