JOB VACANCY: FINANCE AND GRANTS MANAGER (60%)

23/09/2025
Update

ICoCA is recruiting for an open-ended contract at the Secretariat in Geneva, Switzerland for a part-time position (60%). We are seeking a Finance and Grants Manager to lead the Association’s financial management and strategy. In this key role, you will oversee all financial and accounting activities while directly contributing to the organisation’s performance, transparency and long-term sustainability. You will join a motivated and collaborative team in a young organisation, with the opportunity to implement innovative tools and processes that enhance efficiency, strengthen financial governance and support the organisation’s growth and impact.

 

Main Responsibilities

Financial management and budgeting

  • Develop and implement the organisation’s financial strategy in close collaboration with the Executive Director.
  • Lead the annual budgeting process and ensure rigorous monitoring throughout the year.
  • Provide financial analysis, forecasts and recommendations to support decision-making.
  • Manage cash flow and oversee bank accounts.

Donor relations and funding

  • Act as the main financial contact point for donors.
  • Ensure timely and accurate financial reporting in line with donor requirements.
  • Actively contribute to fundraising processes and the monitoring of grants.

Accounting and internal control

  • Supervise accounting operations carried out by the fiduciary and contribute to the annual closing process.
  • Oversee invoicing and collection of membership fees.
  • Strengthen and maintain internal control processes to ensure compliance and quality.
  • Coordinate and prepare for external financial audits.

Tools, processes and team collaboration

  • Develop dashboards and reporting tools tailored to management needs.
  • Identify, formalise, and optimise key financial processes.
  • Strengthen the team’s knowledge and practices in budget monitoring.
  • Work closely with HR and Administration colleagues to ensure smooth cross-departmental collaboration.

Your Profile

  • Federal diploma in finance and accounting, Master’s degree in finance, or equivalent qualification, with at least 6 years of relevant experience, preferably within an international organisation.
  • Strong experience in managing institutional donor and foundation funding.
  • Proven expertise in budgeting, cash management and internal control.
  • Proven experience in accounting and analytical accounting set-up, use, management and control.
  • Leadership skills and ability to coordinate teams in a multicultural environment.
  • Analytical mindset, initiative and solution-oriented approach.
  • Fluency in both French and English, written and spoken, is required.

Compensation and Benefits

The successful candidate will become part of a dynamic, mission-driven environment guided by our core values: integrity, accountability, cooperation, inclusiveness and meaningful change. The role offers a fair salary for the non-profit sector, full accident insurance, five weeks’ leave plus an extra week at Christmas, a pension contribution and up to 40% remote work. Join a dynamic, multilingual team in an inclusive and welcoming environment.

Start Date: January 2026.

Application deadline: 6 October 2025.

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