This position will remain open until best-qualified candidate is selected.
Deputy Director, Finance Department
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FIN0902
RFE/RL (Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty) is an independent, international news and broadcast organization to Eastern and Southeastern Europe, Russia, the Caucasus, the Middle East to include Iran and Iraq Central and Southwest Asia.
Across our broadcast region, more than 30 million people enjoy and rely on RFE/RL programming. Through broadcasts in 28 languages, RFE/RL provides news, information and responsible discussion of domestic and international issues to countries where free and independent media are not permitted or not yet fully established.
RFE/RL is a nonprofit organization funded by the U.S. Congress. Corporate headquarters are in Washington D.C., but programming originates from our Prague operational headquarters as well as from bureaus.
Would you like to work in a unique, fast-paced international media environment?
We are looking for a Deputy Director for our Finance Department in Prague. Reporting to the Director of Finance, Prague the Deputy Director will be responsible for essential daily transactions and will ensure that RFE/RL’s accounting is accurate and complies with GAAP and US Government standards. This role requires sound accounting and management knowledge and previous relevant experience.
Responsibilities:
- Assists Director in coordinating policy-related areas of financial operations and in resolving issues both internally and with external agencies and service providers.
- Supervises staff responsible for processing expense reports, consultancy contracts, and housing payments; monitors accounting and supervises cash management of expense reports and travel advances;.
- Assists in implementing payment to external agencies, with reference to contractual issues, ensures adherence to departmental policies.
- Ensures distribution, completion and submission of tax declarations to tax entities.
- Researches local tax matters and advises Director on the company's obligations to financial authorities.
- Serves as Payroll Liaison between our Prague and Washington offices
- Formats, verifies, and delivers payroll file to bank.
- Advises Director on operational and personnel matters.
- Substitutes for Director of Prague Finance as required
Qualifications:
- International accounting accreditation and/or degree in Accounting or related field.
- Three to five years practical international accounting experience. Previous accounting experience in medium to large not-for-profit organization, preferably in one or more of RFE/RL’s broadcast regions is highly desirable.
- Background in general accounting, budget review, reporting and payroll management.
- Proficiency in English language, both verbal and written; Czech language a plus.
- Sound knowledge of computer accounting systems; PeopleSoft (SAP or Oracle), experience in system implementation and/or upgrade a plus.
- Advanced knowledge of the MS-Office Suite, especially Excel.
- Must possess analytical and leadership skills, demonstrating congenial attitude with ability to interact in a diverse workforce; Must be able to work independently and under tight deadlines
We Offer:
- Competitive compensation and expatriate benefits package
- Top-notch tailor-made new broadcasting building in Prague 10
- Stimulating experience in a highly multicultural environment
Excellent salary and benefits offered including relocation, housing, and comprehensive health insurance.
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managed by employees of the HR department of the company for possible future reference
in full accordance with the law (no. 101/2000 Sb. regarding personal data protection).
This agreement may only be withdrawn by a written revocation and remains valid until
that date. However no longer than 5 years.
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po dobu 5 let.
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To apply:
Please quote vacancy number:
FIN0902
For consideration, applicants should send:
1) completed Application form 
;
2) Detailed CV/resume, specifying educational and professional qualifications;
3) Cover letter referring to the vacancy number of the position, stating your interest, outlining your experience relevant to this position and your salary requirements;
to:
jobs@rferl.org
This position will remain open until best-qualified candidate is selected.
Appointment against this post is on an international basis only.
RFE/RL is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to workforce diversity. Positions at RFE/RL are considered Public Trust Positions, with appointment contingent upon the positive outcome of a background investigation.
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