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Job Description
Grade: C Deadline: 9 November 2026 (11:59 PM KST)
Introduction
The Green Climate Fund is the world’s largest dedicated multilateral climate fund and invests in impactful, innovative, catalytic programs and projects in developing countries across the globe As we celebrate 10 years of climate action, our portfolio has grown to over USD 20.1 billion across more than 354 projects in over 130 countries — demonstrating the transformative power of strategic climate finance at scale. In 2023, an additional USD 12.8 billion was pledged, to support our new strategic and programming cycle from 2024-2027; our ambition is to grow to become at least a USD 50 billion fund by 2030. Rooted in the core objectives of impact and efficiency, access and a focus on the most vulnerable, and mobilizing unprecedented public and private sector financial flows for climate action we have unparalleled scale and resources. Our risk appetite and flexibility enable us to bring together diverse partners and stakeholders in innovative partnerships for profound impact.
GCF is seeking talented individuals with a commitment to tackling complex global climate change challenges. You will be committed to making a positive, measurable difference through a mission-driven role, and thrive in a fast-paced, diverse environment. You will be a nurturer of people: recognizing and growing the talent around you, exemplifying values of transparency, respect and innovation. You will be committed to learning, knowledge-sharing, convening and communicating with partners to develop and implement climate action initiatives that make a profound difference to people and planet.
You will join a team of talented, committed individuals representing over 83 nationalities and bringing skills and experience from academic, scientific, private, government and nonprofit backgrounds. Together, we work with governments, communities and civil society, technical agencies, and the private sector across the world.
About the Green Climate Fund (GCF)
Set up in 2010 by the 194 countries who are Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), GCF takes its responsibility as the world’s largest dedicated multilateral climate fund to heart. Over the past decade GCF has funded transformative climate projects across the developing world, supporting countries in their responses and actions to tackle climate change while fostering sustainable development within their communities.
Our country-driven approach ensures that our actions are tailored to the unique circumstances and national aspirations of each nation we support. Beyond channeling public and private sector investment through diverse financing instruments, GCF builds the capacity of developing countries to take climate action through an extensive Readiness Programme equipping countries to increasingly manage their climate futures.
Headquartered in the Republic of Korea, GCF operates with a diverse and talented workforce of over 300 people.
Interested in more information? Learn about working for GCF: https://www.greenclimate.fund/about/careers View current vacancies: https://jobs.greenclimate.fund/
Position Objective The Financial Reporting & Control Manager is a senior management role reporting to the Director of Financial Control, with enterprise‑wide accountability for the production, integrity, and analytical interpretation of the Fund’s financial results and statutory financial statements.
The role is responsible for ensuring that monthly financial reporting and annual financial statements are prepared and delivered accurately, on time, and in full compliance with applicable accounting standards, supported by robust standard operating procedures and effective internal controls.
The position provides authoritative leadership over financial reporting, accounting policy application, technical accounting matters, and audit resolution; drives continuous process improvement across financial reporting and finance operations; and ensures that actual financial performance is subject to rigorous analytical review through defined variance thresholds, materiality criteria, and escalation protocols.
The role manages the Finance Operations Senior Specialist and their team, as well as staff responsible for contributions accounting, and acts as a senior peer to Financial Planning & Analysis in ensuring that reported financial outcomes are analytically robust, well‑controlled, and decision‑relevant
Financial Reporting & Financial Statements
- Hold end‑to‑end accountability for the preparation, review, and finalisation of monthly financial reporting and annual financial statements, including underlying working papers, disclosures, and supporting schedules.
- Oversee accounting for contributions, ensuring completeness, accuracy, and appropriate treatment and disclosure in financial statements and management reports.
- Ensure financial reporting outputs are supported by clearly documented SOPs, effective review controls, and appropriate segregation of duties.
Analytical Review, Variance & Control Frameworks
- Lead and maintain the Fund’s analytical framework for actual results, including methodologies for variance analysis, threshold setting, and materiality assessment.
- Design and institutionalise analytical tools for variance, trend, and risk analysis to support early identification of control issues and emerging risks.
- Establish and enforce escalation and sign‑off protocols for material variances, judgemental accounting matters, and control deficiencies.
- Improve the clarity and decision‑usefulness of financial reporting through strong narratives explaining performance drivers, variances, and uncertainties.
Audit, Policy & Technical Accounting
- Manage the annual financial audit process, including leading the auditor selection process on behalf of the Ethics and Audit Committee and acting as the primary management interface on all aspects of the financial reporting, accounting, and control elements of the financial audit.
- financial audit matters.
- Own the resolution of internal and external audit findings related to financial reporting, accounting, and finance operations, including development, tracking, and closure of corrective actions.
- Monitor, assess, and lead the implementation of changes in accounting standards, internal policies, and technical interpretations, providing authoritative guidance on complex or judgemental transactions.
Process Improvement & Transformation
- Serve as the architect of financial reporting and control frameworks, ensuring high standards of quality, consistency, timeliness, and compliance.
- Drive continuous improvement of financial reporting and finance operations processes, including close discipline, reconciliations, automation, and data quality, ensuring improvements are embedded, controlled, and auditable.
- Benchmark reporting practices against peer organisations and international best practice, adapting approaches appropriately to the GCF context.
People Management & Leadership
- Line‑management responsible for contributions accounting and financial reporting, setting clear objectives, managing performance, and supporting professional development.
- Manage and oversee the Finance Operations Senior Specialist and their team, ensuring effective delivery of month‑end close, ledger integrity, and operational controls.
- Build depth, resilience, and succession across financial reporting and finance operations through coaching, cross‑training, and capability development.
- Represent the Fund effectively with external auditors, advisers, and other stakeholders, ensuring the GCF operating model and context are fully understood.
- Collaborate closely with Finance leadership and cross‑functional partners to deliver reporting, controls, and transformation initiatives.
- Partner with IT, Risk, and Operational Excellence to ensure integrated controls and sustainable automation within finance systems.
- Act as a key point of contact for ad‑hoc financial analysis and new reporting requirements relating to financial reporting and controls.
- Ensure timely, high‑quality delivery of all financial reporting outputs, including monthly, quarterly, and annual results, Board materials, and ad‑hoc analyses.
- Plan and manage resources and timelines for interim and final audits to ensure timely completion and Board presentation.
- Hold accountability for the quality, integrity, and analytical soundness of financial reporting outputs, personally reviewing or leading high‑risk or Board‑sensitive matters.
- Ensure reporting clearly communicates key performance drivers, material variances, control considerations, and uncertainties.
Requirements (Education, experience, technical competencies required of the job)
- Master’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related field. A Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field with an additional 2 years of relevant experience may be accepted in lieu of the Master’s degree requirement.
- Professional accounting qualification (CA, ACCA, CIMA, CPA) required.
- Fluency in written and spoken English.
- Minimum 15 years of experience in financial reporting and control, including budgeting/forecasting and financial close.
- Demonstrated experience in finance transformation, particularly ERP implementation and process improvement.
- Strong practical knowledge of IFRS within international or multilateral organizations.
- Advanced proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook, and BI tools (Power BI, Tableau).
- Experience with Oracle Fusion (AP, AR, T&E) preferred.
- Project management experience an advantage.
- Strong communication, teamwork, planning, accountability, client orientation, and technological awareness.
- Ability to set priorities, manage resources, and anticipate risks.
- Comfortable in a fast moving multicultural environment with diverse technical and strategic stakeholders.
- Delivers high quality outputs on time and to required standards.
- Willingness to adopt and learn new technologies.
For details on grade levels, salary scales and benefits, please refer to: https://www.greenclimate.fund/document/staff-regulations
The closing date for application is 9 November 2026. Applications submitted after the deadline may not be considered.
*The person assessed by the Selection Panel as most suitable for the position will be proposed for appointment. Selection among short-listed candidates will also take into account performance at interview, appropriate testing, and references.
Applications from women and nationals of developing countries are strongly encouraged to apply.
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