Treasury & Financial Controller

Scope: Global

Hours: full time

Reports to: Head of Finance & IS

Team: Finance & IS

Office: All Hivos locations

Provisional grade: ZIM: 6,7, KEN:13,14, TUN:11, CR: 6,7 NL:12 

About the role

The Treasury & Financial Controller will be part of the team that will develop, enhance, and implement new standard procedures and processes as well as oversee the treasury management function. The role is responsible for ensuring compliance with organizational policies, strengthening financial governance, and aiding strategic decision-making. Additionally, the Treasury & Financial Controller will act as an independent reviewer of information, such as budgets, forecasts, and interim financial reports provided by various Hivos locations. Assisting Hivos activities in several areas, including standardization, quality improvement, and conducting additional financial data analysis.

Purpose of the role

Coordination of treasury and financial control to meet organizational requirements. Ensure compliance with financial regulations, provide accurate reporting, and support organizational growth through sound financial planning. Collaborate closely with the Head of Finance and IS and global finance teams on planning, financial operations & control as well as treasury management. Serve as a key contact for (Area) Finance managers, assist local teams as needed, and handle induction and application management for new finance staff in line with Hivos accounting standards. Close collaboration with the corporate controller for support on financial risk management and reserve / treasury policy developments.

Responsibilities and duties

     Treasury Management

• Develop and implement treasury strategies and operational plans.


• Oversee cash flow management including forecasting and monitoring liquidity and ensuring sufficient funding for operations.


• Work closely with the corporate controller to identify and mitigate treasury and financial risk and adjust the relevant policies and procedures as required.

     Financial Control

• Act as an independent reviewer of financial reports on budgets, forecasts and management information to ensure accuracy, completeness and compliance. 


• In close collaboration with the Head of Finance & IS, guide and monitor the flawless and timely execution of the Planning & Control cycle (monthly close, quarterly close, year-end accounting).


• Ensure consistent standard financial reporting using fixed formats in line with GAAP and Hivos requirements.


• Lead the consolidation and analysis of functional/ departmental periodic reports to support informed strategic decision-making that aligns with the organization's objectives.


• Support financial modeling and analysis to underpin business cases and strategic decision making.


• Identify, monitor, and report on financial risks and deviations, proposing and tracking corrective actions as required.


• Act as a focal point for project audits, support institutional financial reporting and audits when required. 

     Project & Donor Financial management

• Ensure accurate project set-up, monitoring and closure in the accounting and project management systems throughout the full project lifecycle.


• In close cooperation with (Area) Finance Managers, Project Finance Managers and Project Finance Officers: follow up on complex financial and compliance issues, ensure adherence to internal requirements for project finance management by ensuring that data is accurate, comprehensive, and upto date.


• Support with donor financial management, such as updating accounting system processes for donor claims and preparing financial reports.


• Monitor and analyse project financial performance, including revenues, costs, and profitability, in collaboration with the Corporate Controller, and recommend corrective actions to ensure projects meet financial objectives.


• Support in maintaining processes and systems, by ensuring continuous improvements.


• Enhance and maintain financial policies, procedures and internal control frameworks, ensuring consistent application across the organisation.


• Contribute to developing financial policies, systems and process improvement in collaboration with other functions/departments.


• Act as a key partner to the HoF & IS on finance transformation initiatives.


• Coach team members and monitor performance standards (if required)

Skills and competencies

• Financial analysis and reporting.


• Budgeting, forecasts and cost control.


• Treasury and cash management expertise.


• Financial modeling and scenario analysis.


• Audit coordination and compliance management.


• Internal controls and risk management.


• Strategic planning, analytical thinking, and decision-making.


• Knowledge of financial systems and tools.


• Leadership and team management.


• Result driven and a proactive hands-on approach


• Fluent in English. Second language Spanish, Dutch, Arabic or Spanish is an asset.

Education and experience

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration or related field.


• 3–6 years of relevant experience in financial control, or accounting and knowledge on treasury is considered an additional asset.


• Demonstrated experience with donor compliance, project based accounting and institutional and project audits.


• 1–3 years in supervisory or coordination role, supporting finance teams, processes, or financial operations.


• Ability to analyze complex financial data and communicate insights clearly to diverse stakeholders

How to apply

Please submit a cover letter (maximum 1 page) and CV (maximum 2 pages) as soon as possible by clicking the ‘Apply here’ button. Applications are being received until February 3rd 2026 midnight UTC.