Senior Specialist: International Finance

About the job

The Finance Department is looking for a committed individual from 1 March 2027 or by arrangement, who will actively help shape our international financial processes and the Internal Control System (ICS). In this versatile role, you will work closely with the worldwide IFRC delegations and make a direct contribution to effective humanitarian projects.

Senior Specialist: International Finance

Join us in working towards a more humane world!

What you can achieve

• Responsible for the design, establishment and documentation of the ICS in the international IFRC delegations as well as for the development and advancement of corresponding concepts and standards
• Advising and supporting the delegations in the establishment and further development of financial processes, ICS instruments and risk mitigation measures
• Training and professional support of the finance officers in the IFRC financial processes and systems
• Participation in the DEZA Group Audit and in the annual financial statements
• Responsible for the correct and timely processing of international financial processes from the posting of project accounts to financial reporting
• Continuous development and digitalisation of financial processes
• Assuming the professional deputy role for the Head of Accounting in their absence for matters related to international activities
• Occasional field visits abroad (by arrangement)

What you bring

• Completed training in business administration and/or accounting/trusteeship, qualification as an auditor advantageous
• Several years of experience in accounting with ICS, ideally with project or international relevance
• Enjoyment of coordinating and advisory tasks in an intercultural environment
• High IT affinity (M365; MS Office and Excel; Business Central advantageous)
• Independent, structured and precise working style
• Very good German, English and French skills and/or Spanish skills (C1/C2)

What to expect from us

• Meaningful work in the international Red Cross environment
• Varied role with scope for creativity and responsibility
• Collaboration with committed colleagues at home and abroad
• Flexible working arrangements and possibility for remote work

How to join us

We look forward to receiving your complete online application (brief personal motivation, CV, diplomas and references) addressed to Mr Andrea Niederberger. For further information, Marianne Casagrande, Head of Accounting, is available at 058 400 44 63.
We only accept direct applications.