Financial Controller

Financial Controller (m/f/x) - Mozambique

Enabel is the Belgian agency for international cooperation. With our partners, we develop ideas and implement projects addressing urgent global challenges, such as climate change, social and economic inequalities, demographic trends, peace and security.

We have over 25 years' experience in areas ranging from education, health care and social protection, food systems, environmental protection and biodiversity, economic development and employment, financial and administrative governance... The Belgian government, the European Union, several financial partners, the governments of other countries and the private sector call on Enabel's expertise. We also work with public departments, research institutes and civil society organisations to enable meaningful social change.

With 2,500 staff, Enabel manages more than 200 projects in more than twenty countries, in Europe, Africa and the Middle East.

Enabel is the Belgian international cooperation agency. Our mission is to work towards a sustainable world where all live under the rule of law and are free to thrive. With its partners Enabel offers solutions addressing pressing global challenges – Climate Change, Urbanisation, Human Mobility, Peace and Security, Economic and Social Inequalities – and promoting Global Citizenship.

We have over 20 years' experience in areas ranging from education and health care to agriculture, environmental protection, digitalisation, employment and peace and security. The Belgian government, European Union institutions, governments of other countries and the private sector rely on our federal agency's global expertise . We work with civil society, research institutes as well as businesses and we foster fruitful interaction between development policy and other areas.

With over 2100 staff, Enabel manages about 170 projects in more than twenty countries, in Belgium, Africa and the Middle East.
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Background

Under the Belgium–Mozambique Cooperation Programme 2023–2028, Enabel supports Mozambique in strengthening climate resilience, promoting sustainable energy access, and advancing the energy transition. Over the past years, Enabel’s portfolio in Mozambique has expanded significantly through additional projects and funding opportunities from a range of international partners, complementing the bilateral cooperation programme.

As the organization continues to grow and manage an increasingly diverse portfolio of projects, strong administrative and financial support is essential to ensure efficient operations, compliance, and high-quality service delivery.

To support this expanding portfolio and strengthen its internal operations, Enabel is looking for an Financial Controller to join its Administration and Finance team in Maputo.

Job description

Under the supervision of the Administration and Finance Manager, the Financial Controller ensures the quality and reliability of financial information to support sound decision-making, efficient use of resources and effective management of fiduciary risks

Key responsibilities:

• You coordinate budget planning, monitoring and financial analysis activities, ensuring the availability of reliable financial information to support decision-making and effective project implementation.
• You contribute to sound financial management by monitoring budget execution, analysing expenditures, preparing financial reports and proposing corrective actions where necessary.
• You are responsible for overseeing treasury operations, including cash flow management, banking reconciliations and verification of payments, ensuring compliance with Enabel procedures and donor requirements.
• You ensure effective financial control and fiduciary risk management through the implementation of internal controls, audit follow-up actions and compliance monitoring.
• You support financial reporting and control processes related to grants and partner agreements, ensuring the proper use of funds and compliance with contractual obligations.
• You provide guidance and capacity strengthening to project teams and partner organisations on financial management, accounting procedures and donor regulations.
• You contribute to the continuous improvement of financial systems, procedures and practices to enhance efficiency, transparency and accountability.

Your profile

Required qualifications

• Master's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Management or another relevant field.

Required experience

• Minimum 5 years of relevant professional experience in financial management, financial control, accounting or audit functions.
• Experience in budget planning, financial analysis and internal control systems.
• Experience supervising staff and supporting capacity development initiatives is an asset.
• Experience in donor-funded programmes, development cooperation projects or international organisations is a strong asset.
• Experience in audit management and follow-up is an asset

Required skills and knowledge

• In-depth knowledge of financial management, budgeting, accounting principles and financial analysis.
• Strong knowledge of internal controls, risk management and audit processes.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office applications.
• Experience with financial management software and ERP systems is an asset.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent organisational and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively under pressure.
• Strong communication, coaching and stakeholder management skills.
• You are result-oriented and committed to high standards of integrity and accountability.
• You are fluent in spoken and written Portuguese and English.

Applicants are also required to commit to the vision, mission and values of Enabel (https://www.enabel.be/content/enabel-vision-mission-values).

We offer you

• A fascinating and varied job in an international environment. You are employed at Enabel in the function of “Financial Controller”.
• An open-ended contract. You are based in Maputo.
• A salary package that comprises the monthly gross salary, in accordance with our salary scales (Class 5).

Every person who fulfils the conditions listed in our job advertisements may apply. Enabel is committed to equal opportunities and diversity in its workforce. We do not discriminate on the basis of gender, origin, age, religion, sexual orientation, disability status or any other factor other than competence.

Are you interested?

Apply at the latest by 23/10/2026, here and include your application letter and updated CV.

Are you interested?

Apply here on-line with an application letter and your updated CV, at the latest by 23/10/2026 .

Only applications that are registered here via our on-line portal will be considered.