Do you want to change the world by developing Diakonia’s financial management work strategically and operationally? Do you want to ensure internal management control and strengthening accountability procedures and financial policies? We offer you an exciting job in the Global Financial Controller Team in an international organization that makes a difference!

Diakonia is a Swedish non-profit organization for international development cooperation and humanitarian assistance. Diakonia works for a just, equal and sustainable future. Together with people around the world, we create smart and sustainable solutions to the world’s major problems. We strive for a world without violence, oppression and poverty. The principals for Diakonia are Uniting Church in Sweden and the Swedish Alliance Mission.

ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

As Global Financial Controller, you contribute to the overall management and strategic development of financial management work and internal control systems in Diakonia. You are part of the Global Controller Team. You will work closely with colleagues in Country Offices (incl. Grant Compliance Advisors), Global Operational Support and Finance Team (Global Financial Service Team, Global Controller Team and Global Grant Management Team), as well as with global teams, partners, donors and networks.  

Assurance of globalised and localised procedures for Financial Management

  •  Analyze financial statements, budget reports, forecasts, cost analysis reports, cash flow reports as well as making recommendations for spending or cost cuts
  • Review financial work plans and budgets to ensure compliance with approved financial policies and procedures
  • Review grant reporting, budgets and provide follow up support during applications to donors
  • Contribute to the implementation of proper accounting methods, policies and principles
  • Carrying out financial monitoring according to the decided yearly compliance and financial monitoring plan, as well as dealing with any deviations from the plan in association with the Grants Compliance Advisor and Global Financial Service Team
  • Oversee the finance internal control systems and external audits
  • Review and provide quality assurance on grant reporting process by country offices to ensure compliance with donor agreements and international financial reporting standards

Internal Management Control, Audit and Risk Management

  • Developing and reviewing the financial management systems for relevant offices through visits of implementation sites
  • Ensure that Diakonia are compliant with requirements and standards as stated in agreements and policies
  • Assist in carrying out the risk assessment on an annual basis, ensuring that measures are taken
  • Strengthening capacity to improve effectiveness in financial control and advise on preventive and corrective actions to address financial irregularities
  • Ensure execution of internal management audit and follow up recommendations
  • Monitor submission of statutory audit in compliance to local legislation

Organisation learning

  • Policy and procedure description and review, Initiate processes, instructions, guidelines, handbooks, policies, tools etc. for dealing with finances
  • Providing support and capacity strengthening to the country offices and global teams in financial issues
  • Involve in the update of the business policies and manage their implementation

Functional supervision of the Grant Compliance Advisor (GCA) in the country offices

  • Functional supervision of the Grant Compliance Advisor (GCA) in the country offices

EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS:

  • University degree or equivalent in Business Administration, Economics, Accounting and Finance or other related fields.
  • Demonstrated experience in financial management and internal control systems
  • Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Demonstrated ability to work both independently and in collaboration with others
  • Good interpersonal and cross-cultural skills
  • Ability to work effectively and under pressure
  • Professionalism, energy and integrity
  • Ability to communicate effectively with sensitivity and confidentiality
  • Good writing and communication skills.
  • Be sympathetic with and enthusiastic about the purpose and goals of Diakonia.
  • Proficiency in English

CONDITIONS AND APPLICATION

We offer you an exciting job in an international environment, where you make a difference. We believe in the power of diversity and inclusion and strive to recruit staff with different perspectives, experiences and competences.

We are committed to provide a safe environment for all employees and the rights holders that we work with and support, with zero tolerance against breaches of these commitments. The Diakonia Code of Conduct is signed by all staff members.

Start date: As soon as possible
Location: Sweden or where Diakonia has a local office.  
Employment type: According to working context and local employment legislation
Application deadline: Sunday 12 April 2026

Please submit your CV and cover letter on the application link no later than April 12.

CONTACT INFORMATION

If you have questions about the position and/or the recruitment process, please contact:
Irén Frändå, the Global Director for Operational Support and Finance: iren.franda@diakonia.se  and/or HR Partner Johanna Nilsson: johanna.nilsson@diakonia.se  

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