International Finance Controller

GAME is an innovative Top 150 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 corporate reporting. If you are motivated by GAME’s strive for equality and based in Copenhagen, Denmark, 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 gaps
• 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 vegetarian and fun lunch break with colleagues across the organisation, which at times ends with 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, Enghavevej 82 D, 2450 Copenhagen SV, Denmark.

THE PRATICAL

• Start date: 1. October 2025
• Working hours: 37 hours per week

How to apply

HOW TO APPLY
Your motivational letter must be uploaded together with your CV using the following link: https://podio.com/webforms/19897998/1349498

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.