Financial Accountant

Global Reporting Initiative

6d•Remote

About The Position

GRI is an independent global standard setter for sustainability impact reporting and provides the world’s most widely used sustainability reporting standards. It works with businesses, regulators, investors, civil society organizations, and other stakeholders to advance transparency, accountability, and sustainable development. With staff in more than 20 countries, GRI combines global perspective with local relevance to support long-term value creation for organizations and society. The Financial Accountant assists the Finance Senior Manager with the timely and accurate production of financial information. The role liaises with colleagues across teams to ensure day-to-day financial operations run smoothly and effectively. It is a full-time, 40-hour-per-week remote position, with working hours within approximately four hours of CET. The contract is for one year, with the possibility of extension. The start date is as soon as possible.

Requirements

Professional education in finance, accounting, or economics at least at Bachelor level.
Minimum 2–3 years of relevant experience.
Thorough understanding of accounting administration.
Proven accounting and analytical skills.
Experience with finance software, including ERPs and Microsoft Excel.
Detail orientation.
Experience collaborating with colleagues, suppliers, or other stakeholders across countries and cultures, and ability to adapt communication styles and coordinate work across time zones.
Ability to set priorities while remaining flexible and stakeholder-oriented, with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
Ability to interact and communicate clearly.
Ability to work in a team while also being comfortable working independently and taking ownership of processes.
Fluency in English, at minimum C1 on the CEFR scale.
Ability to deliver high-quality service.
Ability to work in an international and multicultural setting.
Affinity with GRI’s mission.

Nice To Haves

Experience with Business Central.

Responsibilities

Support day-to-day accounting and period-end procedures within established deadlines, including performing journal entries and ensuring they correspond with supporting documentation.
Assist in preparing and compiling information required for external audits.
Provide supporting documents to stakeholders and resolve accounting issues and discrepancies arising during daily transaction processing.
Support accounts payable and accounts receivable tasks.
Assist in preparing financial and administrative reports for business lines and other stakeholders.
Support maintenance of the contract database.
Assist in preparing cash reporting and bank reconciliations.
Assist in maintaining, updating, and documenting internal controls and GRI’s financial procedures manual.
Support preparation and execution of payments through electronic banking.
Act as system administrator for the organization’s travel and expense management platform.
Support wider finance and operational tasks as needs arise in a small team.