Start date: January 2024

Location: HQ People in Need, Prague 2, Czech Republic

Job type: Full time (preferable), upon agreement possible part-time (min 80%)

 People in Need (PIN) is one of the largest non-profit organizations in the Central and Eastern Europe region working in the field of humanitarian and development aid, promotion of human rights and social inclusion. Currently, over 2400 employees work for the Humanitarian and Development Section of People in Need in 23 countries on 3 continents.

Position Summary

The Finance and Accounting Assistant (FAA) supports the work of Finance Coordinators (FCs) and Accounting controllers (ACCs) in the majority of her/his activities (per request). FAA helps with Country programme administrative, financial and accounting tasks from headquarters (HQ).  

This position should prepare FAA for future work in any Relief and Development Department (RDD) positions at either in the Country programmes or at HQ (FC or ACC). Therefore, the Line Manager (RHoSO), FCs, ACCs and HR department should strive to build capabilities of the FAA by progressively increasing her/his responsibilities.

What will be your responsibility?

• Support with

  • checks of financial and accounting documents and their compliance with accounting data and legal framework;

  • data analysis;

  • executing some specific accounting operations;

  • preparation of documents and data for projects´ financial and accounting closing;

  • tasks related to accounting and internal processes of the assigned Country Programmes.

• Providing Document Circulation and Archiving

• Providing documentation and data during audits.

• Support for country programmes in finance and accounting

• Support with drafting budgets, report preparation, project finance management

What we can offer?

• work experience in the largest non-profit organization in Central Europe;

• support from senior colleagues

• diverse and creative work with an international focus that won’t get boring;

• starting salary 31 300 – 35 800 CZK per month;

• 25 days of paid holidays, sick days, self-study leave;

• opportunity to occasionally work from home;

• language courses and other broad training opportunities focused on both technical knowledge and soft skills (comprehensive induction training, internal e-learning courses, PIN Training Hub)

• laptop and mobile phone also for personal use;

• Multisport card

• nursery on the ground floor of the HQ office;

• work in a city centre office with excellent accessibility;

• a working culture based on openness and informal relationships;

• opportunity to participate in interesting events organised by People in Need (e.g. One World Festival);

• Dog-Friendly Office

We are looking for someone who:

• have a university degree / be a student of a university in their last year ideally in a master’s field focused on finance, accounting, project management, etc.

• proficient in English (min. B2 active)

• excellent communication and organisational skills

• is detail-oriented and diligent

• is reliable and flexible and has a positive approach to new challenges

• has a desire to further his/her education and development

• is able to organise his/her work independently and take responsibility for it

• is willing to travel in the future

How to apply:

Are you interested in this position? Great. Send us your CV and short cover letter via our application form.

Please note only the shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Interviews will be conducted on rolling basis and the vacancy will be closed when filled.

People in Need staff are expected to perform job duties and responsibilities in accordance with People in Need Code of conduct and key policies (available at: https://www.peopleinneed.net/key-policies-4142gp).

People in Need is committed to preventing any type of unwanted behaviour at work including sexual harassment, exploitation and abuse, lack of integrity and financial misconduct and committed to promoting the welfare of children and adults with whom People in Need involves. People in Need expects all staff to perform job duties and responsibilities in accordance with People in Need code of conduct and key policies (available at:https://www.peopleinneed.net/key-policies-4142gp)..) People in Need Staff will undertake the appropriate level of training.

All offers of employment will be subject to satisfactory references and appropriate screening checks, which can include criminal records and terrorism finance checks.

We are committed to ensuring diversity and gender equality within our organisation and encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply.