Junior Finance and Compliance Officer

Job vacancy: Junior Finance and Compliance Officer

Reports to: Grants Administration Manager

Type of employment: Full-time/Part-time

Location: Prague, Czechia

Application deadline: 15 February 2025

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The Prague Civil Society Centre is a non-profit organisation supporting and empowering civil society and independent media in Eastern and Central Europe, the Caucasus, and Central Asia. We believe that a vibrant civil society and independent media are key to achieving more open and democratic societies. We work to ensure that activists, journalists, and changemakers of all kinds, many of whom work in the most repressive regimes, get the support they need to push for change. Be it grants, capacity building, or connections.

The position is suitable for recent graduates looking to gain expertise in the administrative and financial aspects of grant-making, or those seeking a part-time arrangement. However, tasks and responsibilities may be adjusted to correspond to the skills of a more experienced candidate.

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Tasks and responsibilities:

• Review grantees’ budgets during a selection process and assess coherence with previously awarded grants; identify potential deficiencies and suggest actions to address them

• Review partners’ financial reports (including supporting documents) and prepare feedback with findings and suggested actions to resolve potential deficiencies

• Ensure compliance with internal financial guidelines and donor financial requirements

• Compile overviews and statistics related to the grant-making programme

• Assist with quality control of grant administration outcomes

• Provide general support to the grant’s administration team and other team members as needed

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Qualifications and requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in a relevant field

• Relevant working experience, in particular, financial management, financial reporting of grants, or auditing is an asset

• Proficiency in written and spoken English

• Excellent computer skills (MS Office), in particular MS Excel

• Well-organised, detail-oriented person with strong analytical skills

• Interest in grant administration and financial aspects of grant-making

• Proactivity, ability to work independently, prioritise tasks, and meet deadlines

• Reliability and accuracy

• Ability to work in a multi-national team, patience, and a collaborative spirit

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Benefits:

• 25 days of vacation annually and up to three additional days during the Christmas week when the office is closed

• 50% contribution towards language courses and selected media subscriptions.

• Opportunities for professional and personal development (courses, workshops, training sessions)

• Annual contribution of up to CZK 10,000 for psychotherapy, coaching, or mentoring.

• Fully covered phone tariff (including unlimited data, calls, and messaging)

• In the absence of work commitments that require office presence, the possibility to work from home on Wednesdays

• Fully paid sick days

• Additional benefits (for example additional days off, development, and wellness contributions) are unlocked at selected milestones of time with the organisation

The starting salary for this position is CZK 40,000 for full-time employment (40 hours per week) with the possibility of adjustment after the probation period.

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How to apply:

Interested candidates should complete the application form, where they will submit their CV in English (max. 2 pages) and a motivation letter explaining how they meet the criteria and what strengths they bring to the table.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews. Incomplete applications (including applications without a motivation letter) will not be accepted. Should you have any questions, write to us at jobs@praguecivilsociety.org.

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