Finance & Admin Manager

FINANCE AND ADMIN MANAGER

JOB ADVERT: FINANCE AND ADMIN MANAGER, GAME HQ, Copenhagen, Denmark

GAME is an innovative Top 110 NGO founded in 2002 with an ambitious vision of a world with equal opportunities for all children through youth-led street sports and culture.

We are now looking for an analytical and result-driven finance professional with solid experience in accounting and corporate reporting. If you are motivated by GAME’s strive for equality and based in Copenhagen, Denmark, then you might be the one.

GAME has in recent years experienced a significant scaling of the activities both at home and abroad. This development and the associated increase in complexity of managing an expanding portfolio of programs and projects has prompted the need and sparked a process to strengthen our finance function.

ABOUT THE POSITION
In the position at GAME, you will be responsible for:
Accountancy
• Supervising the monthly accountancy incl. payroll, invoicing, cash and bank management to ensure efficient workflow and task completion
• Improving and safeguarding compliance with internal accounting policies and relevant external regulations
• Supporting the continuous development of GAME’s cost allocation model, to provide the foundation for a strong and financial stable operational platform
• Advisory support related to the financial project management of the Danish programs and operations, e.g. direct and shared operational costs and project implementation
• Supporting, when necessary, donor project audit requests

Corporate Reporting
• Preparing quarterly forecasting reports, cash flow planning incl. analysis and presentation to managers/senior stakeholders incl. executive management
• Ensure accurate and timely financial reporting
• Identify and escalate when necessary financial risks and suggest corrective actions and mitigation measures
• Responsible for fiscal year closure process incl. the coordination with internal stakeholders and audit firm
• Supporting the internal budgeting process

Administration
• Retain oversight of GAME’s administrative procedures
• Systemization of HR Admin processes (e.g. time registration, pension scheme, salary reimbursement, insurances)
• Involvement to the development of GAME’s forthcoming financial systems

Leadership & Development
• Building together with team members a high-performing function (consisting currently of 2 direct line reports)
• Operational leader developing and implementing high accountancy standards
• Supporting the implementation of GAME’s strategy and continue making One GAME’s cross-cutting support functions a success

WE OFFER 
• A dynamic organization with inclusion, sustainability, innovation, and informal professionalism as strong values.
• A place where you can put your capabilities to work and strike the right balance of keeping administration at a minimum, while still living up to the requirements
• A chance to learn and grow, as we believe in talent development for each and every employee. This includes external training that can stimulate your curiosity and personal development needed to perform in your position
• A strong focus on work-life balance with monthly 1-on-1 talks to check the temperature
• Seven weeks of vacation per year

WE EXPECT YOU
• Have a master’s degree or equivalent experience in Financial Accounting, Controlling or/and Audit Management
• Have solid knowledge of accounting principles, financial reporting standards (e.g., IFRS, GAAP), and regulatory requirements
• have at least 5 years of professional experience working in Finance
• Have proven record of managing ledgers, bank management and overseeing accounting operations, ideally in a fast-paced, high-growth environment
• Have proficiency in accounting software, excel tools and corporate reporting
• Are a finance savvy hands-on person with the ability to analyze data and translate numbers into insights and recommendations, which add real value to the organization
• Have an ability to build cross-cutting relations and network inside GAME to become viewed as a knowledgeable go-to resource
• Are flexible to travel (less than 30 days per year expected)
• Have proficiency in Danish & English

WORKPLACE
GAME Copenhagen, Enghavevej 82 D, 2450 Copenhagen SV, Denmark.

THE PRATICAL
• Start date: 1. October 2024
• Working hours: 37 hours per week

APPLICATION DEADLINE 
Deadline: 15. August 2024 at 23:59 CET

First round interviews are expected to take place on the 19th of August.

MORE INFO
If you wish to hear more about the position, you are welcome to email or call our Executive Director of Finance and Admin, Jessica Hansted-Martin at [email protected] or +45 50365039.

WE LOVE DIVERSITY
We believe that diversity is important, and we know that out well-being and innovation ability are enhanced by diversity. If you have a strong commitment to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace, then apply for the position and contribute to diversity in GAME with just exactly the person you are.

CHILDREN’S RIGHTS & CODE OF CONDUCT
GAME’s recruitment process reflects our high standards of protection for everyone in GAME especially, towards children and youths in our activities and programs. Therefore, all employees of GAME must sign GAME’s Code of Conduct, give consent to obtain a child certificate and provide references.

ABOUT GAME
GAME is an innovative street sports organization and is recognized as one of the world’s 110 best NGOs. GAME was founded in 2002 in Denmark with the mission of creating lasting social change through youth-led street sports and street culture. GAME establishes innovative facilities and trains young people to become coaches and role models within street sports and civil society in Europe, the Middle East and Africa.

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