Job Title:  Finance Administrator

Reports to:             Head of Finance

Location:                   Borough High Street, London SE1

Salary:                     £13,800

Contract:                   Permanent

Hours:                     22.5hrs per week

Background and purpose

We are the only UK-wide charity for all those affected by a genetic bleeding disorder; a community of individuals and families, healthcare professionals and supporters.  For 70 years we have campaigned for better treatment, been a source of information and advice, and supported people living with long-term conditions.

We want to ensure that everyone affected by a bleeding disorder:

• Lives the best life that they can
• Never feels alone or isolated
• Feels empowered and confident

We do this by:

• Raising awareness about bleeding disorders
• Providing support at all life stages
• Influencing and advocating on policy and access to treatment

More than 36,000 men, women and children in the UK have a diagnosed bleeding disorder, and the number rises every year. Membership of The Haemophilia Society is free and open to all.

The role: 

• To provide administrative support to the Head of Finance in managing, processing and troubleshooting various accounts and transactions, to ensure income and outgoings are timely and accurately recorded.

Main responsibilities:

• Accurate and timely processing of Invoices on Sage 
• Obtaining authorisation of the budget holder for the expenditure 
• Preparing Income batches on Raiser’s Edge 
• Creating new records on Raiser’s Edge 
• Managing petty cash transactions. 
• Processing credit card income 
• Processing credit card expenditure
• Issue invoices to customers based on services rendered and/or goods sold 
• Review and process employee expenses  
• Making bank deposits and keep up records 
• Tracking expenses as they relate to specific projects  
• Validating invoices against items or services received 
• Checking all financial transactions for accuracy 
• Answering calls 
• Provide additional support as required

Requirements:

• To be successful in this role, you’ll need to have at least some previous experience in a similar role.
• You’ll have an analytical and methodical approach, maintaining the highest levels of accuracy - attention to detail is crucial!
• You’ll also have good working knowledge of Excel and SAGE Line 50 and some experience of Office365
• Desirable, but not necessary some knowledge of Raiser’s Edge, or similar database system.

General:

• Be an effective member of the team, recognising, respecting and promoting the different roles and diversity of the individuals in the team and presenting a positive impression of the team and the organisation.
• Undertake any other tasks that may be requested.
• Be prepared to travel throughout the UK and to work varying hours including evenings and weekends as required. This post is subject to advanced DBS clearance and appropriate references.

Job Summary:

We have an exciting opportunity for a Finance System Analyst to join our small finance team, on a temporary basis for an initial 3 months period, to provide support with the transition from our old finance system (PS Financials) to a new accounting system (Aqilla).

This is a project management role but it's essential that the post holder has experience in financial systems implementations, integrations with other systems and bolt-ons.  Working with members of the Finance team, budget holders from across the organisation, the Head of IT, Head of Finance and the Director of Finance, you will support the implementation of Aqilla and any additional bespoke system. The role is as dynamic as it is varied with a wide range of stakeholders to engage with. As such, the successful candidate needs to be really flexible to switch between who they are working with on any given day and what tasks will be undertaken.

The role will include data cleansing, data mapping, testing of the new finance system Aqilla as well as providing additional accounting support for Year End.  As such, candidates must have a blend of Accounting experience as well as strong systems experience, ideally with PS Financials and  / or Aqilla.

Main tasks:

• Support the Aqilla system implementation from a finance perspective
• Data extraction and cleansing from PS Financials
• Checking codes on PS Financials, testing and mapping to ensure fit for purpose on the new system
• Working with the Aquila Project Manager to ensure seamless transition
• Working with finance team members to streamline and re-align processes
• Reviewing processes from front end to back end, producing process maps and making recommendations and then managing the implementation of various efficiency programs through to User Acceptance Testing.
• Working with the Aqilla project manager to map and set up effective way of producing restricted fund accounts / fund accounts.
• Working with Aqilla project manager to ensure necessary reports required by the finance team are set up and works effectively.
• Full Process documentation
• Ensuring proper bolt on of the bank reconciliation process
• Ensuring effective uploads of data and checking accuracy of data uploaded
• Driving the automation of data capture, analysis and reporting; ensuring data integrity and internal controls are integral to the new system.
• Entering transactions onto Aqilla and legacy system during the parallel running phase.
• Running reports then manipulating large datasets on Excel
• Booking meetings with Project Team and required stakeholders
• Updating project plan working with the Aqilla Project Manager
• Booking training sessions for finance and non-finance staff, as required,
• Be willing to work with non-finance staff to explore how data from their systems can be interfaced onto the new finance systems.
• Provide support with the implementation of the expense system
• Provide adhoc support with year end and any other tasks, as and where needed

Qualifications and requirements:

• Part qualified accountant or similar (AAT, CIMA, ACCA etc.)
• Experience with PS Financials, Aqilla and/or similar accounting software
• Must be adept in use of the MS Office Suite, particularly Excel to enable the manipulation of huge volumes of data and checking their accuracy.
• Understanding the journey of an implementation and expectations along the way
• Excellent communication skills
• A flexible and willing attitude who will be able to 'muck in’
• Well organised and methodical individual with good admin experience, who can check and organise financial information as well as respond to enquiries by email.
• Be flexible and able to deliver to deadlines
• A good understanding of the Charity SORP and accounting concepts, including their application.
• High level of organisational skills with exceptional attention to detail and a thorough and systematic approach to diagnosing and solving problems.
• Ability to use initiative and to suggest new ideas for service improvement
• Must be organised, flexible and be able to manage/prioritise own workload and work under pressure.
• Ability to work collaboratively and communicate effectively with colleagues across Nightingale Hammerson
• Be willing to work over and above standard hours when necessary and appropriate
• Be able to maintain confidentiality at all times
• Have empathy with the aims and objectives of Nightingale Hammerson

We are looking for a swift hire so only apply if you are immediately available. Applications will be reviewed as received and the advert may be closed early if a suitable candidate is found. The role is subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure.

Finance Business Partner: £55,000 + benefits, London | Home (12 Month FTC)

For a global education company, we are recruiting a Finance Business Partner on a FTC basis for 12 months. Reporting to the Head of Business Partnering, this role will deliver a high-quality finance service to decision makers across the UK and Ireland Regions. This will involve management and project accounting, performance monitoring (financial and non-financial), budgeting and forecasting, providing insightful analysis and recommendations, business cases and tenders. Based in London, this role will have regular travel to either office as well as occasional travel overseas.

Main Duties:

• Key player in growth plans by supplying the business with expert financial and management accounting services
• Build relationships with Directors, budget holders and Departmental Heads
• Provide direction and robust challenge to non-finance staff
• Oversee general financial management and ensure the maintenance of accurate financial records, reconciliations and processing of journals
• Production of monthly management reporting packs, commentary and analysis of performance and trends
• Provision of regular insightful analysis for decision making including project and product performance reporting
• Work with stakeholders to complete financial forecasting, annual budgeting, business cases and tenders
• Implementation of new processes, systems and reporting techniques

Person Specification:

• ACCA, ACA or CIMA qualified
• Advanced MS Excel skills and working knowledge of Sun Systems (ideally)
• Strong experience in a finance business partnering role
• Experience of working in a mutli-cultural and mutli-site organisation
• Experience of applying commercial principles to their analysis and recommendations

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International Finance Business Partner 9 Month FTC, London £48,000 - £52,000

For an international NGO based in London, we are recruiting an International Finance Business Partner for a 9-month contract. This international accounting role will report to the Business Partner Manager and will work closely with Conservation Programmes in London and overseas. The International Finance Business Partner will develop and implement accounting systems and procedures and budgeting that is fit for purpose. The role will understand financial performance and compliance, identify risks, and build financial capacity with in-country teams.

Main Duties:

• Develop a Grant Management Reporting Tool for all Donor Funded Grants
• Work with International Finance Business Partner Manager to project manage the year-end process for all country programmes and regions and consolidation model
• Develop financial strategy, policies, and procedures
• Develop processes to ensure information is received from international programmes for consolidation into the management reporting
• Map out how financial management is resourced and develop operating structure that is fit for purpose
• Provide regular reporting and updates to SMT ensuring oversight across international operations
• Provide expert Grant financial management to support externally funded Conservation Programmes - supporting DFID / FCDO, EU and various UN and US Government agencies
• Support during all internal and external audit work
• Contribute to an increase in financial management capacity of Conservation Programmes
• Develop budgets that align with multi-year plans and Country strategies
• Support Programme Managers with preparation and review of budgets for new Grant applications
• Identify and mitigate financial risks, working with SMT
• Support Conservation Operations and Programmes senior leadership teams as well as Country leaders to develop plans for rolling our accounting systems and policies
• Work with Conservation Programmes to monitor compliance and financial controls

What will you bring to this role?

• ACCA, CIMA, ACA or CIPFA qualified or finalist level with proven experience of working with overseas finance teams in an International NGO
• Proven experience of financial management and financial reporting in relation to Grant funded work
• Planning, budgeting, and forecasting experience
• Business partnering expertise, especially overseas in a development NGO
• Experience of UK Government, EU, UN and DFID/ FCDO

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Donor Finance Business Partner: £44,000 - £45,000 + Benefits: London

For an international NGO, we are recruiting a Senior International Grant Accountant to work on a complex international aid project funded by the UK FCDO. The Senior Grant Accountant will lead the financial reporting for the consortium and will be a key part in the management team, reporting to the Head of Finance. This role will lead on budgeting, reporting, compliance, and financial management coordination with 3 international partners.

Main Duties:

• Budgeting, planning and financial reporting
• Leading on financial reporting, re-forecasting, and Donor reporting
• Ensure compliance with financial policies and procedures
• Business-partner with the grant budget holder around issues such as expenditure
• Enhance programme delivery and donor budgets to maximise donor funds
• Manage financial relationship with new and existing Grant Partners including due diligence, reporting procedures, variance analysis, expenditure and grant remittances, grant audits
• Monitor grant cash-flow
• Ongoing development of the Access Dimensions system across regional and international offices

Person Specification:

• Significant experience in restricted grant reporting within an international NGO
• Business-partnering experience in complex multi-location environments
• Experience in producing grant budgets in compliance with donor requirements
• Experience of working with overseas partners and offices
• Experience of DFID / FCDO, EC and US Donors
• Experience of IATI (International Aid Transparency Initiative)
• Access Dimensions, Crystal Reports, and another UN Language (Arabic, French, Portuguese, Russian or Spanish) would be nice to have!

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International Finance Business Partner 12 Month FTC, London £48,000 - £52,000

For an international NGO based in London, we are recruiting an International Finance Business Partner for a 12-month contract. This international accounting role will report to the Business Partner Manager and will work closely with Conservation Programmes in London and overseas. The International Finance Business Partner will develop and implement accounting systems and procedures and budgeting that is fit for purpose. The role will understand financial performance and compliance, identify risks, and build financial capacity with in-country teams.

Main Duties:

• Develop a Grant Management Reporting Tool for all Donor Funded Grants
• Work with International Finance Business Partner Manager to project manage the year-end process for all country programmes and regions and consolidation model
• Develop financial strategy, policies, and procedures
• Develop processes to ensure information is received from international programmes for consolidation into the management reporting
• Map out how financial management is resourced and develop operating structure that is fit for purpose
• Provide regular reporting and updates to SMT ensuring oversight across international operations
• Provide expert Grant financial management to support externally funded Conservation Programmes - supporting DFID / FCDO, EU and various UN and US Government agencies
• Support during all internal and external audit work
• Contribute to an increase in financial management capacity of Conservation Programmes
• Develop budgets that align with multi-year plans and Country strategies
• Support Programme Managers with preparation and review of budgets for new Grant applications
• Identify and mitigate financial risks, working with SMT
• Support Conservation Operations and Programmes senior leadership teams as well as Country leaders to develop plans for rolling our accounting systems and policies
• Work with Conservation Programmes to monitor compliance and financial controls

What will you bring to this role?

• ACCA, CIMA, ACA or CIPFA qualified or finalist level with proven experience of working with overseas finance teams in an International NGO
• Proven experience of financial management and financial reporting in relation to Grant funded work
• Planning, budgeting, and forecasting experience
• Business partnering expertise, especially overseas in a development NGO
• Experience of UK Government, EU, UN and DFID/ FCDO

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Working Well Trust is a London based charity, founded almost 30 years ago by a group of passionate mental health professionals. They sought to address the low rates of employment typically experienced by those have faced mental health issues.  The charity supports people to prepare for, seek, sustain, and progress in employment.  Since 2019, we have also been providing this support to people affected by learning difficulties and Austim. Originally based in Tower Hamlets we have recently expanded in to Enfield and Kingston.  

We are looking for a fully qualified Finance Director, ideally with a strong charity background, but will consider applicants you are completing their qualification within the next 12 months.  You will report to and work closely with the Chief Executive and Board of Trustees.  You will be the lead staff member on the Finance Sub-Committee, working closely with the Treasurer to ensure timely and accurate financial reporting.  You will be responsible for all aspects of financial managment and line manage the current finance staff member.   As a key member of the Head Office team you will be involved in the development and implementation of organisational strategy, grant and tender applications, as well as developing systems and control to improve our financial strength.

The position is for three days a week but we can be flexible about times/days.  Under the current COVID restrictions most of our staff team are working from home.

Working Well is a Disability Confident employer and is a London Living Wage employer.  

Candidates invited to interview will be asked to provide proof that they are eligible to work in the UK.

Closing date: 9am Monday 25 January 2021.  Please include a personal statement in your cover letter.

Please note that we may close the advert early subject to suitable applications.

Finance Business Partner, Permanent, £50,000 - £55,000

For an international NGO based in London, we are recruiting a Finance Business Partner on a permanent basis to support the Business Services Directorate (Corporate Services) and CFO and MD across Finance, IT, Estates, Legal and Capital Works areas. The Finance Business Partner will prepare the annual statutory accounts for the main charity and the trading subsidiary and will manage the annual audit to final sign-off of the Annual Report and Financial Statements. This role will also provide business support to the Customer Engagement Directorates.

Main Duties:

• Provide first-class business partnering support to all budget holders within Business Services (Corporate functions) including Finance, IT, Estates, Legal and Capital Works
• Preparation and delivery of monthly management accounts to all budget holders
• Financial reporting and commercial modelling including income, profitability, cost analysis, forecasts, and modelling
• Supporting the annual budget, forecast and long-term business planning and modelling processes
• Support budget holders with P&L analysis and insight reporting
• Building improves business performance and financial reporting including dashboard and KPIs
• Preparation of annual statutory accounts for Charity and Trading subsidiary, through to Annual Report
• Management of the external audit process, planning the timetable and liaising with Auditors
• Maintaining and enhancing internal forecasting and reporting model
• Cash-flow and reserves modelling and forecasting

What will you bring to this role?

• ACCA, CIMA, ACA or CIPFA qualified with non-profit or charity experience
• Proven experience as an engaging business partner, working in complex organisations
• Strong experience of preparing financial statements and preparing and supporting audit processes
• Commercial mind-set, strong modelling, and analytical skills
• Ability to present financial information in clear and engaging formats for decision making
• FP&A, forecasting, budgeting experience
• Experience or driving continuous improvement in business performance
• Charity accounting and FRS102 experience
• Modelling and dashboard experience including building models, graphs, and dashboards
• Power BI modelling / reporting
• Sun Systems and Q&A would be desirable!

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Farm Africa are partnering exclusively with Robertson Bell to recruit to a Director of Finance role on a permanent, full time basis. For more than 35 years Farm Africa has worked with farmers, helping them to increase their harvests, build their incomes and sustain their natural resources. They do this by working closely with local communities, partnering with governments and the private sector to find effective ways to fight poverty.

Farm Africa are now seeking an exceptional Director of Finance to provide outstanding leadership and expertise to strategically manage finance and other control functions. This role also plays a vital role providing broader leadership in the delivery of the ambitious strategy, and is a crucial business partner to the CEO, the SMT, and the board treasurer.

The key responsibilities will be:

• Responsible for accounting including the production of the annual accounts for the Charity & its subsidiaries, financial planning, the production of management accounts and all banking & cash management.
• Provide strategic input to the development of the organisation’s strategy and future growth plans, thinking beyond own direct areas of responsibility.
• Together with the Chief Executive, develop annual and medium-term financial plans for Farm Africa ensuring the longer term financial sustainability of the organisation.
• Set the strategic direction and annual objectives for the finance function, covering UK head office and Africa-based teams.
• Line manage the Head of Finance, and support Country Directors in their line management of country Finance leads.
• Ensure that financial risks throughout Farm Africa’s activities are identified and ensure that appropriate processes are in place to monitor and mitigate them.
• Act as the key staff contact for the Finance, Risk and Audit committee (FRAC), ensuring (together with the Treasurer) that meetings take place regularly, agendas are appropriate and that the committee discharges its devolved responsibilities on behalf of the board.
• Ensure all financial activity is compliant with relevant charity and statutory legislation and donor / contractual requirements.

The organisation:

Farm Africa operates in East Africa, with offices in Ethiopia, Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda, with a Head Office in London.  There is a finance team of four based in the UK, with other finance staff dispersed around the organisation, including country offices and field offices.

Farm Africa is embarking on a new five year strategy and is recruiting for a new Director of Finance to lead the financial management of the organisation through a period of growth. Building on foundation of strong financial planning and control and of exceptional audit compliance they are seeking an experienced and dynamic new Director to join their team. 

Essential requirements:

The successful candidate will have a recognised accountancy qualification, in-depth understanding of financial management in a complex grant-dependant organisation, experience of strategic planning and an aptitude for controls such as governance, risk management and the charity legal environment.

Farm Africa’s UK office is based in central London, however, we are flexible on working location and will consider substantial home working.

The closing date for applications is 9:00am on Monday 15th February 2021. Applications will be under constant review before the closing date so please submit your application to our retained search agent Robertson Bell. Apply now to be considered!

Your new company
An international charity is looking for a part-time Finance Officer to join their team.

Your new role
You will be reporting to the Finance Manager in a Finance Officer role. This role will be part-time working 28 hours per week. You will be responsible for managing the accounts payable and accounts receivable system, completing reconciliations, maintaining the PO system, dealing with queries, monitoring the aged debtors for the charity and recovering debts. You will assist with the management accounts and analyse income/expenditure on a monthly basis.

What you'll need to succeed
You will need:

• AAT qualified or similar
• Charity experience is preferred
• Knowledge of double-entry
• Good time management and organisational skills
• Excellent communication skills are essential

What you'll get in return
Flexible working options available.

What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
If this job isn't quite right for you but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career.

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The Limehouse Project (LHP) is a thriving grassroots and award-winning organisation with a history of servicing the Limehouse area of Tower Hamlets and East London since 1984. Our menu of services continues to flourish thanks to investments and trust placed in us by clients, funders, and partners. While providing free legal, welfare, and family advice, accredited learning, capacity-building and employment support programmes, health and wellbeing activities for all age group, we work independently and in partnership with key Third Sector, business, and statutory organisations to ensure each client is given timely and active support they need to positively move forward in life. 48 children are also in our care at our pre-school nursery opened in 2017.

We are seeking an experienced Finance Officer who has knowledge and understanding of how charity finance works. You will have a genuine understanding of, and commitment to, the aims and values of the LHP and work effectively alongside the Director to implement the financial policies whilst working to support our dynamic teams.

The Finance Officer will be responsible for preparing financial statements, monthly management accounts, maintaining cash controls, preparing the payroll, purchasing, maintaining accounts payable & receivables, budget preparation, and managing office operations.
To input all financial data on QuickBooks Online software, ensuring that authorization and documentation are received from the appropriate members of staff, and filed accessibly.

This is a unique opportunity for an experienced, committed individual to work alongside inspirational and passionate colleagues at a very exciting stage of development at the LHP.

Main Purpose of role;

• Maintaining financial and accounting services in order to meet legislative requirements and support Limehouse Project operations.
• Preparing financial statements, maintaining cash controls, preparing the payroll and personnel administration, purchasing, maintaining accounts payable & receivables, and managing office operations.
• Maintaining financial and accounting services in order to meet legislative requirements and support Limehouse Project operations.

Please see our recruitment pack and application on our website for more information

An opportunity has become available for a Director of Finance to support a fast-growing climate change organisation.

The Director of Finance will play a key strategic role in enabling the organisation to deliver its mission. The role will be expected to contribute to organisational strategic direction, providing support, advice, positive influence and constructive support to the Board and Senior Management.

Whilst your career might have been within a larger organisation, you will still retain the ability to apply your knowledge within a small and agile finance team working from different locations.

Ideally, you will have worked in an international environment, perhaps in a knowledge-rich or consulting business. You will have a passion for applying this experience to the not-for-profit or charitable sectors.

To be suitable for the role you need to be fully qualified with a CCAB or equivalent finance qualification. You will have proven ability to build influential relationships across the group and with funders and demonstrate accountability to Board level.

This role will be based from home at first before transitioning back into the Central London office when safe.

Responsibilities of the Director of Finance:

As a key member of the Senior Management Team, the Finance Director reports to the Chief Operating Officer. The responsibilities of the role are to:

• Provide high quality strategic financial planning, modelling and analysis that supports professional, accurate and risk-based decision-making. The Director will lead on the preparation of financial planning and annual budgets through to year-end audit with the support of a high calibre team

• Develop financial strategy and operations to underpin funding growth and delivery of group objectives

• Report to the Board on financial performance, strategy, risk and resilience

• Develop and support effective financial management across the group, with legal entities internationally

• Producing comprehensive financial reports for key stakeholders both nationally and internationally

• Have oversight for the development of the finance control and systems infrastructure to ensure the organisation and team have the tools necessary to support the growth of the organisation

• Provide effective leadership and professional development to the Finance team to ensure service excellence through skills and systems, with experience of developing teams to produce high integrity accounts and financial information

• Ensure that colleagues across the organisation are supported to deliver their resource responsibilities to a high standard, decisions are financially robust, compliance obligations are met; and risk is effectively managed

• Managing all aspects of Treasury; ensuring cash flow and ForEx forecasts are robust and fit for purpose in the current environment

Person Specification:

• The successful candidate will demonstrate inspirational leadership skills, business acumen with multi-office/country experience, and the drive and nous necessary to allow the organisation to further grow and develop
• Highly developed cultural awareness and used to dealing with colleagues at all levels of the business
• A results orientation, with the ability to encourage changes to existing mind-set
• Importantly, our Director of Finance must have excellent people and communication skills, and an outstanding work ethic

Experience and Knowledge:

• A qualified accountant (e.g. ACA or ACMA) with significant knowledge and experience of leading a finance function to successfully deliver the full range of financial management activities

• Experience of successfully reviewing, designing and delivering change to/in a finance function. Including effectively engaging with a broad range of stakeholders, leading and supporting staff and ensuring that change is positioned to deliver optimal outcomes

• Experience of providing leadership and management to a cross-functional team. This should include providing guidance, development, management and challenge with the ability to deploy a range of management styles. Experience of driving high performance, developing staff and managing issues of performance and conduct successfully

• Highly developed skill in building relationships for influence across a range of culturally, geographically and professionally diverse colleagues. Ability to actively listen, and understand the perspectives, and own the priorities, of others; to influence and build better mutually beneficial outcomes

• Intellectual curiosity including a strong disposition to seek out diverse views, engage with difference of option and consider new and novel ways of doing things. Ability to adapt plans and approaches to a range of contexts

Applications will be considered over the holidays and candidates with relevant profiles will be contacted in the New Year.

Do you want to be part of an organisation which stands up for children? If so, join us as a Finance Analyst – Awards Control.

 About Us

Save the Children believes every child deserves a future. In the UK and around the world, we work every day to give children a healthy start in life, the opportunity to learn and protection from harm. When crisis strikes, and children are most vulnerable, we are always among the first to respond and the last to leave. We ensure children's unique needs are met and their voices are heard. We deliver lasting results for millions of children, including those hardest to reach.

We do whatever it takes for children – every day and in times of crisis – transforming their lives and the future we share.

About the Role

As Finance Analyst you will ensure that Save the Children UK’s award portfolio has robust award management financial controls and processes so the impact of the award portfolio is maximised. You will provide timely support and maintain close controls on financial aspects of the awards from their setup through to their closeouts, and ensure the integrity of award data in the financial system by carrying out control checks and work closely with the stakeholders to resolve gaps identified.

As an integral part of a newly formed team, this role gives you the opportunity to take the lead in shaping the role and ways of working. It is also a great entry point into the finance team of a large global INGO and offers fantastic exposure to multiple systems and donors.

Key Accountabilities

In addition to the above, you will:

• Maintain the award income schedules by checking and processing claims / refunds / income transfers and following up on outstanding items including debtors
• Ensure the award direct and indirect cost charges are processed correctly
• Validate donor financial reports
• Become a Subject Matter Expert (SME) in specific areas to ensure their effectiveness and application by the team and the relevant users. The areas could include award specific controls, award income and debt monitoring and reporting, donor financial audits, systems we use or team tools and reporting
• Deliver capacity building training sessions.

Person Profile

To be successful you will have:

• Thorough knowledge of the concepts and practical application of accounting techniques reflected in either studying for a recognised accounting qualification or directly relevant experience in a similar post
• Experience in award financial administration and reconciliation of donor financial reports
• The ability to use and interpret data from various accounting and funding systems to complete and reconcile award financial data
• The ability to work as a team member with a collaborative working style and excellent interpersonal skills
• The capability to maintain performance of routine tasks on a regular basis.

If you share our belief in the power of children, join the fight. It takes relentless determination, creativity and a real commitment to real change. Because every child should be able to make their mark on their world and help to build a better future. We look forward to hearing from you.

To apply please visit our website.

Closing date: 24th January 2021

Please note - whilst this role is advertised as office based, Save The Children UK will remain a remote-working organisation until at least 30 June 2021.

We particularly welcome applications from people with disabilities, Black, Asian or Minority Ethnic (BAME) backgrounds, LGBT+ and from different socio-economic and educational backgrounds, as these are underrepresented at Save the Children UK.

Internews are exclusively partnering with Robertson Bell to recruit their Finance Coordinator role on a permanent basis.

Following a recent period of rapid growth and expansion, Internews are now looking to recruit this key role.

The Finance Coordinator will be responsible for a variety of tasks across team including ensuring smooth operations between Internews Europe and its Related parties. The role will support both Corporate and Project finance tasks, as well as assume responsibility for key areas of Corporate reporting.

About Internews

Internews is an international non-profit organisation whose mission is to empower local information providers worldwide to give people the news and information they need, the ability to connect and the means to make their voices heard.

Internews provides communities the resources to produce local news and information with integrity and independence. With global expertise and reach, Internews trains both media professionals and citizen journalists, supports business development strategies for the sector and helps establish policies needed for open access to information. Internews programmes create platforms for dialogue and enable informed debate, which bring about social and economic progress.

Internews’ commitment to research and evaluation creates effective and sustainable programs, even in the most challenging environments. Internews operates internationally, with administrative centres in Arcata, California; Washington DC; and London, UK; as well as regional hubs in Bangkok and Nairobi.

Formed in 1982, Internews has worked in more than 90 countries, and currently has offices in Africa, Asia, Europe, the Middle East, Latin America and North America.

Our commitment to a culture of belonging

Internews is passionate about our core values and about supporting positive change in the world. We pride ourselves on our commitment to innovation and flexibility. We believe that diverse teams are strong teams, and work to support an ethic of belonging, dignity, and justice for all people. Our current team includes a mix of genders, parents and non-parents, the self-taught, and people of multiple races, nationalities, ages, sexual orientations, and socio-economic backgrounds. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourage candidates of all races, genders, ages, abilities, orientations, ethnicities, and national origins to apply, and actively welcome those with alternative backgrounds and experiences.

The key responsibilities are as follows:

• Monthly review of financial records, ensuring the completeness of records and reconciled balances:
  • Balance Sheet reconciliations
  • Partner/Sub-grantee reconciliations
  • Regular Balance sheet reconciliations
• Supervision and management of organisational timesheets.
• Oversight for Internews Europe’s key financial relationships with its sister companies, including preparing monthly reconciliations and allocations, providing financial accounting support and regularly liaising with key stakeholders to manage relationships.
• Work closely with the Audit Manager to provide support in funder audits as required.
• Provide efficient delivery and support of periodical assignments such as annual budgeting, cashflow reporting and year-end statutory tasks.
• Provide invaluable support in the creation of new policies.
• Play a significant role in supporting the migration from Quick Books to Unit 4 ERP. 

The successful candidate will have:

• Made significant progress on working towards a professional accountancy qualification (ACCA/CIMA/CIPFA).
• A minimum of five years’ experience of working in a fast-paced finance department.
• Strong experience preparing balance sheet reconciliations.
• Ideally, previous experience working within an NGO. However, candidates without this are still strongly encouraged to apply.
• Previous experience assisting on management and/or financial accounts.
• Good Excel skills, including vlookups, SUMIFS and Pivot Tables.
• Proven experience in working across diverse teams and multi-cultural environments.
• Good understanding of other Microsoft Windows applications.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proven multi-tasking skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

CVs are being reviewed on a daily basis with first stage screening interviews commencing as early as 14th January. Please submit your application ASAP with our exclusive agent Robertson Bell to avoid disappointment.