International Finance Controller (Copenhagen)

INTERNATIONAL FINANCE CONTROLLER

GAME is an innovative Top 105 NGO founded in 2002 with an ambitious vision of a world with equal opportunities for all children and youth. We are now looking for an analytical and result-driven finance professional with solid experience in accounting and financial project controlling. If you are motivated by GAME’s strive for equality, then you might be the one.

Would you like to join GAME and contribute to improving our ways of working in a growing global Finance function? GAME has in recent years experienced a significant scaling in its activities both in Denmark and internationally. This development and the associated increase in complexity of managing an expanding portfolio of programs and projects has prompted GAME to adjust the organisation and a need to review our internal procedures with a focus on how we can work smarter. We are looking for a new colleague who would thrive working in a changing work environment and would be excited to put his/her own footprint into the organisation.

ABOUT THE POSITION
In the position, you will be responsible for:

Financial Controlling:
• Reviewing cash and bank and expenses of international branches and partners to ensure accurate and timely financial reporting to GAME’s accounting systems

• Analysis of GAME branches and partners cost recovery and allocation model to allow for up-to-date forecasting and risks around potential funding gap

• Managing jointly with GAME branches financial risks and suggest corrective actions and mitigation measures

• Quarterly spot checks based on a risk-based approach

• Safeguarding compliance around internal accounting policies and relevant external regulations

• Coordination and advisory support during the annual budgeting process of GAME’s international operations

• Controlling of accounts as part of the fiscal year closure in relation to GAME’s international operations incl. the engagement between internal and external stakeholders

Quality Assurance of International Donor Projects:
• Controlling of donor projects: Starting from budget proposals, setting up approved donor projects, ongoing review during the implementation as well as quality assurance of financial reports

• Coordination of donor project audits, when conducted in Denmark

• Know-how around external binding donor regulations e.g. Danish Ministries and EU


Advisory Function:
• Providing expert advice related to financial management across GAME

• Building together with finance colleagues a high-performing global function

• Involvement around the development of GAME standards and forthcoming financial systems

• Capacity building, when required concerning financial standards

• Supporting the implementation of GAME’s strategy and the current implementation of GAME’s organisational adjustment

WE OFFER  
• A dynamic organisation with inclusion, sustainability, innovation, and informal professionalism as strong values.

• A working day that varies and allows you to work across different areas of responsibility

• A place where you can put your capabilities to work and a chance to learn and grow, as we believe in talent development for each and every employee.

• A strong focus on work-life balance with monthly 1-on-1 talks to check the temperature

• Two meeting-free mornings per week to allow for focus time

• A pescetarian and fun lunch break with colleagues across the organisation, which at times ends with basketball shootouts at our facilities

• Seven weeks of vacation per year and the option to work from home

WE EXPECT YOU
• Have a master’s degree or equivalent experience in Financial Accounting, Controlling or/and Audit Management

• Solid knowledge of accounting principles and regulatory requirements. Knowledge of financial legal requirements in the MENA region considered an advantage

• At least 5 years of professional experience working in Finance in similar positions

• Proficiency in accounting software, Excel tools. Experience working with QuickBooks, Visma or/and Microsoft Dynamics considered an advantage

• Are flexible to travel (up to 30 days per year)

• Proficiency in Danish & English, Arabic considered a plus

WORKPLACE
GAME Copenhagen Denmark or another GAME branch, if you are located in one of these countries, consisting of Jordan, Lebanon, Tunisia or Kenya. The contract will follow local rules and legislation dependent on the location of the applicant.

THE PRACTICAL
• Start date: 1st of October 2025

APPLICATION DEADLINE  
• Deadline: 5th of August 2025 at 23:59 CET
• First round interviews are expected to take place on the 8th of August 2025.

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 [xxxxx] or +[xxxxx].

WE ALSO LOVE DIVERSITY
We believe that diversity is important, and we know that our well-being and innovation ability are enhanced by diversity. If you agree, 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. All employees of GAME must sign GAME’s Code of Conduct and give consent to obtain a child certificate.

ABOUT GAME  
GAME is an innovative street sports organisation and is recognized as one of the world’s 150 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.

We encourage you to read more about GAME’s work on GAME.ngo

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