Finance Coordinator, JDC Hungary

Summary and Purpose:

The Finance Coordinator is responsible for supporting the day-to-day financial operations of the organization in Hungary, ensuring compliance with internal policies, local regulations, and other requirements. The role works closely with program teams and the regional finance team in a dynamic international environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Check and approve due diligence documents of grantees
• Support the admin team, answer their questions, advise on templates, due diligence, and other related issues (e.g. taxation; invoicing)
• Check supplier contracts related to JDC programs and book related invoices
• Check and book expense reports of employees
• Support the Finance team of the Szarvas Camp during the high season (June-September) on accounting, invoicing, reporting tasks
• Assist with regional reporting tasks in SAP
• Ensure backup coverage for team members (Finance manager and/or financial assistant)
• Work on other daily issues and projects with the Europe regional finance team.

Requirements

• Economic University or Accounting College degree
• 3-4 years of relevant professional experience
• Strong English skills
• Strong computer skills, professional knowledge of Excel
• Precise, proactive, trustworthy person
• Able to work in a team and also independently
• Interest in accounting complemented by project-oriented thinking and legal awareness
• Fast and systematical thinking
• Interested in the Foundation’s activities, motivated to work for the nonprofit sector
• Chartered accountant- an advantage
• Experience in working with a multinational company- an advantage
• Regular availability during business days to support ongoing financial operations and respond to time-sensitive matters.

What we offer:

• Friendly, multicultural environment
• Office in a central location in Budapest
• Hybrid work arrangement
• Cafeteria card

Applications:

Please submit your CV in English. Only applications submitted in English will be considered.

More details:

Job Title: Finance Coordinator, AJJDC EAA Foundation

Location: Budapest, Hungary

Status: Hybrid (home/office), Part time position- 50%-75% capacity.

Start date: Immediate

Please note that the position requires regular availability during business days to support ongoing financial operations and respond to time-sensitive matters.

About JDC

The American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee (JDC), the world’s leading Jewish humanitarian assistance organization. JDC works in around 70 countries and in Israel to alleviate hunger and hardship, rescue Jews in danger, create lasting connections to Jewish life, and help Israel overcome the social challenges of its most vulnerable citizens, both Jewish and non-Jewish. Our reach extends beyond the global Jewish community by providing immediate relief and long-term development support for victims of natural and man-made disasters worldwide.

JDC has over 100 years of experience providing social and humanitarian services to Jewish people. You can learn more about JDC at www.jdc.org.

Why work at JDC?

• The People – what we hear most from our team members is that they enjoy working with others who share their passion for doing good; Our staff aim to use their skills to make a positive difference in the lives of others
• A Global Environment – you will have the opportunity to develop a global perspective, working with staff from the U.S., Europe, Israel, the Former Soviet Union, and all over the world
• Tikkun Olam – this Jewish value of “repairing the world” is deeply important to us. Together, we are committed to making a positive impact on the lives of others
• Frequently cited statistics show that women and people from underrepresented groups apply to jobs only if they think they meet 100% of the criteria. If you meet many but not all the criteria and feel you may be a good fit for the role, JDC encourages you to apply.