Ambitious Senior Financial Controller to join IFU – Investment Fund for Developing Countries

Are you an experienced Financial Controller and would you like to work in an organization that aims to make a positive impact in developing countries through green and socially responsible investments? Then you just might be the candidate we are looking for!

On behalf of our client, Investment Fund for Developing Countries (IFU) we are looking for their new Senior Financial Controller. In this role you will refer to the Chief Accountant and work closely with him and the rest of the financial team incl. one other Financial Controller.

About the role
In this role you will be responsible for preparing accounting figures for quarterly investor reports as well as preparing annual accounts for selected companies. It is expected that you can assist with preparing interim and full-year accounts, including review and reconciliation of valuation reports for IFU’s investments. The new candidate will also assist in preparation of audit documentation for statutory audit and will also be involved in the development and implementation of a new control environment in the accounting department – including designing and implementing new controls.

As their new Senior Financial Controller, your responsibilities will also include the following tasks:

• Assistance in connection with the preparation of budgets.
• Controlling of annual accounts for portfolio companies.
• Setting up and implementing new procedures, e.g. on compliance.
• Controlling of periodical financial reporting from portfolio companies.
• Responsible for consolidation and preparation of financial reporting to EU on specific investment mandates.
• Management of cash calls and distributions for IFU’s managed funds.
• Ongoing verification of information in IFU's ERP IT system, including controlling underlying documentation.

About you
The ideal candidate we are looking for comes with a relevant degree such as Cand.Merc.Aud, HDR or similar, as well as roughly 4-6 years experience from a similar position within a financial institution or a consultancy firm. Furthermore, knowledge of different financial instruments is a plus.

Furthermore, the ideal candidate should:

• Have a solid knowledge of IFRS and Danish Annual Accounting Act.
• Be self-motivated and driven, with the initiative to involve colleagues when necessary to achieve goals.
• Be able to anticipate potential issues and proactively develop solutions.
• Adapt well to dynamic environments, embracing evolving procedures, and thrives in developing solutions where established protocols are absent.
• Speak and write English on a professional level.

IFU offers
IFU offers a hybrid workplace, allowing you to manage your own time effectively. They have a diverse and inclusive working environment with more than 130 talented individuals from 20+ different nationalities. They work seamlessly together with colleagues around the corner, cross the organization and between offices in Asia, Africa, LATAM and Europe. Furthermore, IFU is a place where you have the opportunity for personal and professional growth within the organization, and a very competent and experienced financial team to back you up. Finally, IFU offers a competitive salary package along with employee benefit programs, a great canteen and more.

The process
FLAIR is handling the recruitment process, and applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis. If you want to know more about the position, please contact Senior Management Consultant, Bogi Magnussen, on +45 53 88 88 76.

About IFU
IFU – Investment Fund for Developing Countries is Denmark’s development finance institution providing risk capital to private sector companies in developing countries and emerging markets in Africa, Asia, Latin America and parts of Europe. The purpose is to create green, just and inclusive societies in the investment countries and support the Sustainable Development Goals. IFU focuses its investment on four primary sectors:

• Green energy & infrastructure
• Healthcare
• Financial services
• Sustainable food systems

IFU’s investments are made on commercial terms in the form of equity, loans and guarantees. The current portfolio consists of 161 companies.

Focus on impact
IFU has a strong focus on impact. All investments must support the green transition and contribute to poverty alleviation and reduced inequality. Furthermore, IFU demands that project companies adhere to national and international regulations on human rights, corporate social responsibility, anti-corruption, environment as well as workers’ rights, for example.

IFU aims to be a best-in-class impact investor and has launched internal initiatives on digital transformation, data management and other capabilities to realize this strategic aim. We prioritize a healthy and motivating culture where people enjoy going to work, learn new things and develop, and take time to get to know our colleagues.

Oprettet: 15, august 2024

Lokation: København K

Ansættelse: Snarest muligt

Jobreference: 212147