Finance Manager with Czech - flexibility, part-time, small team

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We are currently looking for a new Finance Manager for our Secretariat office based in Prague. Our new colleague should have proven financial background, be a proactive seeker of solutions and a communicative and responsible team player. If you are interested in a role that combines financial analysis, reporting and financial management for both the organisation and our international conference, read more about the position of a

Finance Manager

Main responsibilities:

Financial & economic reporting

• to prepare financial management reports and analyses, advice and recommendations for strategic decision making;
• to prepare EAA budget, forecasts, financial statements (quarterly/annual);

Conference budgeting and reporting

• to prepare and monitor the annual conference budget and provide assistance and advice to local organisers on the financial management and preparation of the conference;
• to provide the annual conference reports and financial data;

Book-keeping & payroll

• to provide book-keeping operations in cooperation with a Finance Assistant, to ensure accounting compliance with current legislation;
• to carry out financial settlements, reimbursements and payments;
• to monitor cash-flow regularly;
• to maintain contact and cooperation with banking and tax advisors and the relevant State Departments in relation to health insurance, social security and tax.

Project participation

• to manage and report on assigned small financial projects in relation to budget, costs, cash-flow and the accounting operations of the EAA.
• to assist in the preparation of financial risk assessment for all aspects of the Association’s business;

Candidate´s profile requirements:

• University degree in accounting / financial management;
• Proven experience with financial analysis, budgeting and reporting; experience with conference budgeting and financial management is a big plus;
• Knowledge of accounting principles is a must, book-keeping experience is a big plus,
• Fluent Czech and advanced English is a must (daily communication in English both written and spoken with the EAA members, EAA Officers, providers etc.);
• Proficiency in MS Office is necessary condition for this role (Excel in particular – vlookup, contingency tables); positive approach to IT systems and software;
• Diligence and accuracy;
• Ability to work independently; willingness to perform operational tasks;
• Proactive problem-solving ability, with a capacity to determine new solutions, ;
• Communication, ability to cooperate with large and varied audiences; presentations skills (needed for Board presentations and reporting);
• Willingness to travel abroad (especially in time of the conference – late August/early September each year).

We offer:

• Informal, friendly working atmosphere within a small team (5 employees) located in the centre of Prague 1, near Malostranské náměstí;
• Interesting and diverse job with space for own initiative, growth and independent work;
• Flexible type of work (possibility of flexible working hours, possibility of home office and office-based work combination);
• Part-time job for 0,75 FTE
• Full support and training in the position during the adaptation process and beyond;
• Date of start: January 2023 or later, by negotiation;
• Long-term cooperation only - this position is not intended as a temporary position.

We are a small ‘not-for-profit’ organisation team with broad job descriptions and objectives. We are aware the financial position is extensive, you can rely on the team support, including our colleague Krisztína who has worked at the position for almost ten years and a dedicated financial assistant; we cooperate with a tax advisor on a long-term basis.

This position is suitable for someone, who likes the finance area in its broad sense, is a finance practitioner and is ready to work on the tasks indepedently, with a limited possibility to delegate them. If you work as a Finance Manager with a small company or if you want to move in your career e.g. from the position of a Financial Specialist or Analyst, if you are keen to progress tasks proactively, like seeing results of your work and are looking for a meaningful job in a small organisation, where high team spirit and great working atmosphere are important values, let us hear from you. We are not looking for a super(wo)man – we are not that either – but we simply do our best.

If you are interested in the tasks and conditions above and you meet our requirements, please submit your CV and motivation (cover) letter in English. The CV and motivation letter are a necessary condition for admission within the selection process. Everyone will receive a response from us, thank you. The EAA team.