Controller, Chief Financial Officer and Director

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Full-time Finance, Management & Operations
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Location
genf, genf, Switzerland
Posted
July 08, 2026

Job Description

Overview

Controller, Chief Financial Officer and Director – Division of Resource Management (DRM). The Controller is the principal advisor to the High Commissioner and Senior Executive Team on all matters relating to financial management, budget and resource allocation, accounting and financial reporting, treasury operations, financial controls, administrative management, and the stewardship of organisational resources.

Responsibilities

  • Advise and assist the High Commissioner and Senior Executive Team in the formulation of financial, administrative, and resource management strategies, policies, and priorities.
  • Lead the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of UNHCR’s financial management framework, ensuring alignment with organisational objectives and humanitarian priorities.
  • Provide strategic direction and oversight for global budgeting, resource allocation, financial planning, accounting, treasury, financial repo...