Finances Director

• Overall responsibility for ITUC’s financial operations and long-term financial health.
• Management of financial planning, reporting, compliance and financial risks.
• Direct the finance and accounting teams, represent the ITUC in facilities management organisations.

• Ensure adherence to legal responsibilities of the organisation e.g. social security and taxation matters, accuracy of accounting and financial statements; ensure compliance with donor requirements.
• Prepare budgets, financial documents, policies and reports for ITUC Governing Bodies, Internal and External Auditors; Prepare audited annual accounts of related associations and limited liability companies.
• Manage financial audits and ensure compliance to applicable Belgian and International Accounting and Audit Standards; Monitor the accounts of decentralised offices.
• Approve and monitor grant application budgets. Ensure timely reporting to donors on grant contracts.
• Oversee the monitoring of payment of affiliation fees and prepare related decisions.
• Ensure efficient financial management systems and reporting to align finances to the objectives of the organisation.
• Monitor cash flows and propose sound treasury management and investment policies.
• Ensure clear and accurate accounting of special purpose funds and earmarked funds.
• Support the director of Human Resources on payroll, salary grid, fiscal and social security aspects.

• Actively participate in the day-to-day management of the International Trade Union House (accounting, financial reporting, governance etc.)
• Act as an Administrator of the International Trade Union House.
• Act as an Administrator of the Maison Syndicale Internationale.
• Responsible for preparing all statutory meetings of both organisations.

PERSON SPECIFICATION

• Degree in financial management, economics/accounting or equivalent.
• Relevant experience in financial management.
• Senior level experience in accounting and audit, preferably in a not-for-profit environment.
• Strategic thinking.
• Affinity with the international trade union movement.
• Proven knowledge of Belgian accounting legislation.
• Serious experience in international audit environment.
• Sound knowledge of Belgian social security and fiscal legislation.
• Proven ability to lead and be a team player in a complex multi-cultural environment.
• A high level of discretion and an ability to operate in a democratic system of governance.
• Excellent skills in analytical accounting and in developing reports. Knowledge of Business Central Dynamics is a strong asset.
• Fluency in English and French is essential; Spanish is an asset.
• Availability to undertake international travel as required and once appointed to live within daily commuting distance of the ITUC headquarters.