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Operations Officer

3 months ago


London, United Kingdom Open Society Foundations Full time
Operations Officer. London. Posting Date: 08/08/2024. Deadline: 08/18/2024

Role Title   

Operations Officer, Finance

Reporting To

Deputy Finance Director

Team Name  

Accounting & Compliance

Role Purpose

The Finance Operations Officer will provide cross-functional administrative, systems, and logistical support to leaders and staff in the finance team; facilitates cross departmental collaboration within the Finance team and across other program and operational teams to enable efficient and effective operations within the department. 

Key Responsibilities   

Function as liaison with external parties, such as external auditors and audit committee members, managing committee meetings including scheduling and run of show, delivery of materials, follow up on outstanding deliverables with tact and maturity  Manage and execute departmental contracts such as engagement letters and vendor and service provider agreements with follow up on outstanding items  Plan and manage large group meetings, conferences, and workshops, coordinating relevant directors and external facilitators on agenda and logistics  Coordinate and expedite important documents critical for OSF (Open Society Foundation) operations, such as Letters of Direction to the Administrative Trustee, management representation letters, lines of credit renewals, etc.  Provide logistical support for travel and meetings of directors, such as Finance Leadership quarterly in person meetings; coordination of calendars for optimal scheduling  Act as primary contract for Finance trouble tickets, distributing to appropriate staff, following up to ensure completion or resolution; function as a Finance go-to person for information or assistance, treating all staff with consideration, respect, and genuine concern for prompt resolution of issues  Provide cross departmental support such as management of distribution lists, organization of departmental events, and training Provide support in analysing data (payments, transactions, expense reports etc.)  Maintain project list in Asana, monitor deadlines, Participate in group meetings, create minutes and list of actions, decisions  Coordinate the budgeting process among the units within the Finance Department 
 

People Responsibilities (Total Team/DRs)

 No

Key metrics

Scheduling of Audit Committee meetings with sufficient advance notice to ensure attendance by Committee members and timely delivery of materials Independent management of important meetings, such as Audit Committee Meetings, Employee Benefits Committee meetings (CFO is chair), or finance leadership meetings  Timely resolution of trouble tickets  Keeping leadership up to date on current and future events or issues  Completeness of tasks and follow through on pending issues  Meetings are coordinated across participants to minimize conflicts
 

Key internal relationships  

Members of the Finance Leadership Team, especially the Senior Director / Chief Financial Officer and Deputy Director Finance  Administrative liaisons within other Operations Departments, such as General Counsel, Senior Director of Global Operations, Chief Information Officer, etc. and other operations staff in OSF offices 
 

Key external relationships  

Audit Committee Members  External Audit and Tax teams (e.g., KPMG, PWC, Grant Thornton etc)  Consultants and Vendors, such as facilitators or meeting venue sites 
 

Qualifications  

Essential :

Undergraduate degree in a relevant field or adequate equivalent degree and

Experience   

Essential :

Substantial experience providing executive support in a large organization

Desirable:

Previous experience in a global organization Previous experience in a similar industry/ organization

Functional Competencies:  

Manage work efficiently in a fast-paced environment, troubleshoot and follow through on projects to completion, possess strong attention to detail, while meeting strict deadlines Excellent computer and analytical skills, proficient in Microsoft Office and experience with internet research Strong communication (written, verbal and listening), interpersonal and organizational skills with the ability to show discretion and handle confidential issues Must be able to exercise critical thinking skills including good judgment and be a solutions-oriented individual Ability to plan, organize, prioritize, and oversee activities to efficiently meet objectives Ability and skill to demonstrate a positive change mindset as well as plan, execute and monitor activities during times of change while keeping performance levels up

Personal Competencies:  

Comfortable taking initiative and proactive thinking Demonstrates commitment to OSF’s core values of humility, commitment, collaboration, respect, inclusivity, and integrity Proven experience in collaborating with multi-country stakeholders Willingness to adjust working hours to include calls and discussions with colleagues and vendors located in various geographic regions Commitment to continuous learning and growth in the areas of diversity, equity, inclusion, antiracism, and social justice  Excellent professional judgment on issues requiring sensitivity, confidentiality, and discretion as well as diplomatic skills Strong Negotiation Skills for vendor management

Languages:  

An excellent knowledge of English Knowledge of other languages would be an asset