GOAL is an international humanitarian agency dedicated to alleviating the suffering of the poorest of the poor. We are a non-denominational, non-governmental and non-political organisation.
Since its inception in 1977, GOAL has spent in excess of €720 million on humanitarian programmes in more than 50 countries.
GOAL currently employs over 100 ex-pat staff (GOALies) based in 12 countries: Ethiopia, Haiti, Honduras, India, Kenya, Malawi, Niger, Sierra Leone, Sudan, South Sudan, Uganda and Zimbabwe.
Thousands of locally-based staff are employed alongside the GOALies, and together they deliver on a range of crucial humanitarian programmes to people who need it most. GOALies come from all walks of life and from every part of the world.
You can meet some of our GOALies here and find out what working for an international aid agency entails.
Since its inception in 1977, GOAL has spent in excess of €720 million on humanitarian programmes in more than 50 countries.
GOAL currently employs over 100 ex-pat staff (GOALies) based in 12 countries: Ethiopia, Haiti, Honduras, India, Kenya, Malawi, Niger, Sierra Leone, Sudan, South Sudan, Uganda and Zimbabwe.
Thousands of locally-based staff are employed alongside the GOALies, and together they deliver on a range of crucial humanitarian programmes to people who need it most. GOALies come from all walks of life and from every part of the world.
You can meet some of our GOALies here and find out what working for an international aid agency entails.
GOAL requires experienced accountants for a number of roles, including Financial Controllers, Assistant Financial Controllers, Controls Officers, Internal Auditors and Donor Compliance Officers.
Skills required:
- Qualified Accountants (Chartered, Certified or Management)
- Three years post qualification experience.
- Excellent interpersonal, motivational and management skills.
- Ability to take direction and work independently.
- Strong analytical and conceptual skills, with particular emphasis on planning, working to tight deadlines, providing training, facilitating capacity building and supervising team activities.
- Good team players, flexible and capable of working with a multinational country team.
- General knowledge of compliance, working with different guidelines in relation to reporting.
- Competent with Sage Reporting, or a similar accounting package.
- Proficient in Microsoft, intermediate to advanced excel skills essential.
- Excellent written and spoken English.
- Ability and willingness to travel and live in sometimes basic conditions.
What does GOAL offer?
One year contracts with the possibility for extension in many cases.
Pre-departure medical expenses, annual return air fares, suitable accommodation (normally shared), in-country food/living allowance and travel insurance.
A salary that is commensurate with the level of responsibility, and level of experience.
Join GOAL’s winning team and make a real difference to the lives of others
To apply to GOAL please visit here or call +353 (0)1 2809779
For more information about GOAL, visit our website at www.goal.ie
