SOS Children's Villages Belgium is an international NGO. We work tirelessly to ensure that every child, here and around the world, can grow up in safety. Too many children still live without care, protection or caring adults who see them and listen to them. That is why, through our projects, we build safe environments and strong, lasting relationships every day — the foundation children need to grow, heal and shape their own future.
We are currently looking for our new Head of Finance & Administration, position reporting directly to the National Director of SOS Children's Villages Belgium, and based in Brussels.
As Head of Finance & Administration, you will be part of the Coordination Team of the NGO, will contribute to the definition of the strategic targets and make sure that these strategies and plans are financially sound.
In this position, your main responsibilities will be:
* Preparing and presenting the annual accounts, managements accounts, budget, forecasts and mid-term plans to the different platforms: Management Team, Board of Directors, Audit Committee, Committee of Prevention and Protection at Work, colleagues working in the head office.
* Quarterly controlling and reporting of fundraising results, project costs, overhead expenses and strategic action plans.
* Provide financial support, guidance and advice to programme teams, including responsibility for financial reporting to public funding authorities for Belgian projects.
* Ensure the implementation of appropriate internal controls, follow up on compliance and risk management matters, and, within the integrity policy framework, take responsibility for asset management.
* Managing the financial and administration team (direct and indirect) and ensure that all are engaged in the department initiatives.
* The general administration of the association, i.e. supervising the work of the external IT provider, management of insurances, contract management, legacies and making sure that the regulatory requirements of all statutory bodies are met.
* Representing SOS Children's Villages Belgium internationally, in our international platform dealing with financial topics, and externally.
Profile required:
* Full buy in of SOS Children's Villages' vision, mission and programmes.
* At least 10 years of experience in a Finance position, with ability to lead and organize teamwork, gaining buy-in and creating enthusiasm.
* Master in Economics / Finance (or equivalent).
* Able to establishing a high level of credibility and manage strong working relationships with external parties including auditors from public donors and external auditors.
* Languages : C1 and/or C2 in French, Dutch and English - Strong communication skills, both oral and written.
Our offer:
* An exciting opportunity to actively contribute to the improvement of the rights and welfare of children and their communities, within a highly motivated, professional, committed and international team
* A fulltime contract of indefinite term
* A competitive salary
* Earliest starting date: asap
If you are interested in this position, please send your CV and Motivation letter by the 31th of January to job@sos-kinderdorpen.be.
SOS Children's Villages promotes equal opportunities and sees the diversity of everyone's talents, experiences and perspectives as an asset to the team. We value your skills and potential, regardless of your gender, sexual identity, origin, age, religion or disability.
Being part of the SOS Children's Villages team means sharing strong values: responsibility, through transparency and a constant search for the fairest solutions; trust, by encouraging cooperation, respect and empathy in all our relationships; commitment, by striving for lasting impact and loyalty to our partners and our goals; and finally, courage, by encouraging action and continuous learning to tackle challenges. These values are at the core of our identity and guide us in each of our projects.