PATH is a global nonprofit dedicated to achieving health equity. With more than 40 years of experience forging multisector partnerships, and with expertise in science, economics, technology, advocacy, and dozens of other specialties, PATH develops and scales up innovative solutions to the world’s most pressing health challenges. PATH’s Western Europe Hub is seeking a Finance and Administration Officer who is responsible for driving much of the day-to-day activities and responsibilities related to the office operations in Belgium, Switzerland, and the United Kingdom.
Responsibilities: Reporting to Director Business Operations - Asia, Middle East & Europe region and based at UK or Switzerland, the Finance and Administration Manager will undertake the following responsibilities:
Finance
Develop and monitor Country Operations and Facilities annual budgets, including producing customized financial reports, and trend analysis to support decisions.
Oversee and control accounts payable and receivables for Belgium, Switzerland and UK offices of PATH.
Prepare journal Verify, allocate, post and reconcile transactions. Support month-end and year-end close process.
Administrate and supervise local employees’ payroll in collaboration with external payroll processor. Provide guidance and assistance to International Accounting team with regards to local payroll laws and regulations.
Supervise the timekeeping process. Ensure employees’ timesheets are completed accurately and timely. Address issues where necessary.
Manage relationships with the external accounting company, auditor, bank and International Accounting Services team.
Ensure compliance of financial processes and procedures with local requirement in respect to legal, accounting, tax rules.
Maintain good understanding of all organizational policies and serve as a local expert to ensure compliance regarding personnel, travel, procurement, agreements, financial, facilities and IS policies.
Facilities
Oversee procurement, installation and maintenance of office systems and equipment, consistent with local requirements and standards established by Head Quarters Facilities team.
Develop and cultivate relationships with Property Management company and third-party service providers and vendors.
Establish and supervise contracts with suppliers for services (such as plumbing, electrical, and cleaning services) related to ongoing office operations.
Serve as Office Safety Coordinator and contact person for the site’s preparedness plans and staff safety/security issues.
Others
Collaborate with HR Department on adhoc matters.
Required skills and experience: Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, economics or relevant field from an accredited college or university and/or a diploma of accounting.
Three or more years of progressive accounting and financial planning experience.
Three or more years of experience with managing the operations of a small office.
Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles including financial statement design.
Working knowledge of EU and UK social security and labor regulations.
Ability to manage finances or budgets of multiple offices concurrently. Ability to quickly come up to speed on new concepts.
Advanced Excel modeling skills and proficient in other Microsoft Office Suite applications including Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
Experience with ERP systems.
Experience with managing payroll.
Experience with office procurement and facilities management.
Working experience in several EU countries or with an International NGO is desirable.
Strong organizational skills with detail-orientation, good follow-through, and ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
Critical thinking combined with strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Ability to effectively communicate verbally and in writing with colleagues at all levels of the organization.
Must have legal authorization to work in Switzerland or UK.
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