Danish Cultural Institute in Riga are looking for a qualified and motivated Project Finance Officer / Accountant to support implementation of our project ‘New Democracy Fund’. The position is based in Danish Cultural Institute office at the National Library in Riga. At our office you will be an essential part of the financial work with ‘New Democracy Fund’ and work in close collaboration with our young and dynamic colleagues. Our friendly and energetic team would love to welcome you as our new colleague.
The duties of the finance officer / Accountant will be divided between the project ‘New Democracy Fund’ where DCI is a leading a consortium of 5 Danish based NGOs supporting civil society in the broader Eastern Europe region (Belarus, Ukraine, Moldova, Georgia, Armenia, Azerbaijan) and the institute’s cultural activities in the Baltics.

• Budget monitoring and forecasting – review budget spending and consolidate information required to prepare forecast for project activities.
• Assist the project staff and the local partners with financial reporting.
• Make bank transfers, ensure usage of relevant budget line and project when cost booking takes place for project and cultural activities.
• Ensure accounting entries are made in line with DCI internal guidelines and Latvian legislation accurately and timely.
• Ensure proper filing system for financial documents.
• Providing other finance support to the institute as needed.
• Prepare finance reports on project(s) to back donor.
• Understand, and ensure the observance of the DCI Code of Conduct and Fair Collaboration

• We expect you to have a relevant educational background within financial management, economy/finance, or Accounting and some work experience in financial management.
• Excellent Microsoft Office skills, especially in Excel
• Flair for numbers, attention to details and interest in finance related work
• Accuracy and high level of self-organisation
• Ability to work independently, as well as in teams.
• Good communication skills, incl. English.
• Experience of work in international NGO will be an advantage.
Languages:
Fluency in Latvian language
Intermediate or Advanced English language.
Proficiency in written and spoken Russian language preferred.

• Contract length: 24 months full-time contract with the possibility of renewal depending on the effectiveness and funding of the program and conclusion of preliminary trial period.
• Possibility for hybrid work
• Start date: 1st May or as soon as possible.
• Easy to reach office location - at the National Library
• First-hand experience with international cultural programs with various partners within culture, creative industries, private sector and international organisations.
• Possibilities for professional growth and gaining new experience from close work with the DCI HQ finance team.
• Health insurance.
• Salary depending on qualifications and experience in the range between 1600 – 2000 EUR.

You apply by sending your CV and letter of motivation to Director of the Danish Cultural Institute in Riga, Mads Østergaard moe@danishculture.com
The application deadline is Monday April 10th, 2023, 23.55 EET. We regularly invite candidates for interviews and reserve the right to remove the position from the website when the right candidate has been found.

For further information about the New Democracy Fund, please consult our website www.newdemocracyfund.org
For further information about the Danish Cultural Institute, please consult our website www.dki.lv