Senior Accountant Job at EMHRF: Remote Finance Opportunity | Apply by 25 October 2026

Overview

The Euro-Mediterranean Foundation of Support to Human Rights Defenders is hiring a Senior Accountant for a temporary replacement position covering a maternity leave. This role supports the organisation in maintaining reliable financial systems, accounting operations, and administrative functions. The assignment is scheduled to begin in mid-November 2026 and will last approximately seven to nine months.

The position is primarily based in Copenhagen, Denmark, though remote working is permitted for candidates legally authorised to work in their country of residence. Depending on the mutual agreement, the engagement may be structured as either an employment contract or a consultancy arrangement. Occasional travel to locations such as Copenhagen or Paris may be required.

Who can apply

Applicants are required to hold a university degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a closely related field, along with a minimum of 10 years of professional experience in accounting and financial management. Professionals possessing 15 to 20 years or more of relevant expertise are especially encouraged to apply.

Candidates must demonstrate strong knowledge of accounting principles, financial controls, and auditing processes, alongside proficiency in Excel and accounting software. Essential personal attributes include excellent organisational and analytical abilities, high attention to detail, the capacity to work independently in a remote setting, and strict discretion with confidential information. Fluency in written and spoken English is mandatory.

Several background qualifications are considered advantageous but not strictly mandatory. These include familiarity with Odoo accounting software, experience working within NGOs, foundations, international organisations, or donor-funded programmes, knowledge of multi-country financial operations and payroll administration, and proficiency in the French language.

Requirements

The selected candidate will take on a broad set of responsibilities encompassing financial management, internal controls, payroll, and administrative tasks. Key duties include managing accurate accounting records, performing monthly reconciliations, handling payment documentation and bank transfers, monitoring liquidity, and collaborating with external accounting service providers, banks, and auditors.

Additional responsibilities involve supporting annual statutory and project audits, ensuring adherence to internal controls and donor compliance rules, coordinating payroll processes including salaries and pensions, and monitoring labour and tax regulations. The role also entails documentation and handover duties to ensure a smooth transition of responsibilities when the assignment concludes.

Interested individuals must submit a detailed curriculum vitae and a motivation letter detailing their interest, qualifications, availability for a mid-November 2026 start, and preferred contract type. Submissions must be sent via email with the subject line Senior Accountant to recruitment at emhrf dot org.

Key dates

Applications must be submitted by 25 October 2026 at 23:59 CET. The assignment is expected to commence in mid-November 2026.