Project Controller (f/m/d)

Job description

About us: Light for the World is a global development organisation working to empower people with disabilities and improve eye health in low-income countries. For over 30 years, we have strengthened health systems, promoted inclusive education, and advanced economic empowerment, focusing on the poorest and most marginalised. Through our We Can Work programme, an eight-year regional initiative funded by the Mastercard Foundation, we aim to enable at least one million young women and men with disabilities across Africa to access dignified and fulfilling work. The programme drives systems and mindset change by working with organisations of persons with disabilities, entrepreneurship hubs, and key ecosystem actors, while placing young people with disabilities at the centre as leaders and change agents. Place of work: Austria, Ethiopia, Burkina Faso, Kenya, Uganda, South Sudan or Mozambique Please note: To be eligible for selection, applicants must already hold a valid work permit or visa for one of the listed countries. Duration: Full time; permanent term Salary: starting with EUR 44.000,00 - 48.000,00 gross salary per year in Austria Marketrates apply else where Effective as of: July 2026 About the role The Project Controller plays a critical role in overseeing the financial management of grant-funded projects, ensuring compliance with donor requirements and organizational policies. This role requires advanced skills in financial analysis, grant management and stakeholder management. Tasks Coordinate, compile, draft, and edit high-quality financial reporting. Ensuring adherence to donor regulations and requirements throughout the project lifecycle, including financial management, procurement, and reporting. Maintaining regular communication with donor, partners, program team and other stakeholders to provide updates on project progress and address concerns. Develop comprehensive project budgets, incorporating inputs from multiple stakeholders and accounting for potential risks and contingencies. Develop Monthly, Quarterly, Biannually, and Yearly Financial Reports. Analyze financial information to assess project performance and budget utilization. Providing training and technical assistance to project staff and partners to strengthen their skills in grant management, financial reporting, and compliance. Stay informed of emerging trends, best practices, and regulatory changes in grant funding and financial management and ensure the relevant stakeholders are informed as well. Identify opportunities for innovation and improvement in grant management processes and financial controls. Requirements Proficient in working with financial figures, with a basic understanding of accounting procedures. Advanced Excel skills and a keen interest in working with data integration and linking different systems are highly preferred skills for this role. Proven ability to maintain effective working relationships in diverse, multicultural environments. Eagerness to enhance processes and databases, with a proactive and solution-oriented mindset. Excellent English. French skills are an asset. Hands-on approach, proactive personality and strong motivation. Benefits You join a highly motivated team, appreciating your experience and eager to jointly shape Light for the World’s monitoring and steering mechanisms. We are offering an outstanding opportunity to bring about change through an international development organization with strong expertise and a growing profile. We are committed to giving our colleagues space to explore new directions, test new ideas and to excel as individuals through and with their team. We emphasize a good work-life-balance, have flexible working hours and Home-Office opportunity. We are a professional team that strives towards continuous development. We believe in participatory leadership and expect you to contribute your expertise and ideas. We believe that learning from mistakes is an important way of developing and put emphasis on our culture of learning. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and place a high value on diversity and inclusion in our organization. We welcome and encourage applications from all people regardless of national origin, gender, religion, age, sexual orientation or gender identity, and we very much welcome applications from people with disabilities.