Substitute Finance Manager

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Greenpeace Nordic is looking for a substitute Finance Manager Norway, as well as a substitute Finance Manager Sweden. 
We are looking for finance professionals with a track record of having responsibility over accounting tasks in Norway or in Sweden.

These are 2 temporary positions as substitute, starting from around April 26th until November 12th, and the selected candiates could be based either in Stockholm or Oslo.

About the job
This is a unique opportunity for you to experience the thrill and meaningfulness of working with a group of people who are passionate and highly engaged in leading the change the world needs for a greener and more peaceful future.

Your finance expertise will support decision-making in our campaigining initiatives, through bookeeping our income and all forms of expenses you will contribute to ensuring our accounting complies with relevant local regulations and provides us with key financial infomation in a timely manner.

Specific tasks include: payment of supplier invoices, reimbursement of travel expenses, record payroll costs, support and advice staff on handling of financial routines, perform accounts reconciliations, file all relevant documents, compile information for external audit purposes, and so on.

Qualifications:

* Several years (minimum five) experience in accounting work.
* Accounting degree at bachelor’s level or in similar management and economics disciplines.
* Fluency in written and spoken English.


About you

* Able to communicate effectively with colleagues in order to support and advice staff, inform them of deviations from budgeted results, or request better/more compliance when necessary.
* Team player.
* Build constructive relationships with all parties involved in the job.
* Professionalism aimed to deliver high-quality products in all the aspects of the work.
* Capable of working under pressure and meeting tight deadlines.
* Achievement towards measurable objectives both individually and as part of the team.
* Values diversity through having experience with and commitment to cultural diversity.


More about us
Greenpeace exists because this fragile earth deserves a voice. It needs solutions. It needs change. It needs action. Our volunteers, activists, and staff come from all corners of the globe, cover the age spectrum and come from all walks of life. What they all have in common is their commitment to working for a green and peaceful future. With creative local actions for the planet, they positively affect their communities, their countries, and ultimately, the world at large.
Greenpeace is an equal opportunity employer with a longstanding commitment of providing a work environment that respects the dignity and worth of each individual. We recognise and value the benefits and strengths that diversity brings to our employees and the whole organisation and we thrive in an environment that encourages respect and trust. We do not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of age, ancestry, citizenship, colour, disability, ethnicity, family or marital status, gender identity or expression, national origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic
Greenpeace is a non-profit environmental organization, it comprises 26 independent national/regional offices in over 55 countries across Europe, the Americas, Africa, Asia and the Pacific, as well as a co-ordinating body, Greenpeace International. We expose global environmental problems and force positive changes through research, lobbying and non-violent direct action.

For more information, please go to www.greenpeace.org.

How to Apply
Please submit your CV and cover letter in English no later than the 5th of March.
The recruitment process is ongoing and initial interviews may be called for before the application deadline. The start date is April 26th.
For more info/questions do not hesitate to contact:
Birgit Lundmark, HR Business Partner Greenpeace Nordic
Phone: +46 72-203 93 18 or
E-mail: birgit.lundmark@greenpeace.org