About us

For over 25 years our investigations, campaigns, advocacy and truth-telling has catalysed change that has had global impact. These skills are needed now more than ever.

Our work is focused on changing the systems which enable abuse to the environment and human rights and allow the powerful to make decisions which are corrupt or based entirely around self-interest.

About the role

We’re excited to be hiring a senior campaigner for our Brussels or London office to work on our campaign which aims to constrain corporate power by holding companies to account for environmental and human rights abuses.

You will develop EU policy and deliver advocacy campaigns that result in new legislation designed to change company behaviour and hold those acting with disregard for the environment or human rights to account.

About you

You have significant policy knowledge and expertise on corporate accountability including liability, due diligence and access to remedy for victims. 

You have already achieved a number of campaign successes that have changed the rules for companies and institutions, making them accountable for their impact on human rights and the environment

You have a working knowledge of the EU political environment and use your excellent communication skills to build and maximise relationships

Finally team working is critical in this role, so you must thrive in an environment where you frequently work with others to achieve impac

Working for us

Global Witness has a talented team of people worldwide with offices in London, Washington DC and Brussels.  We aspire to be a diverse and inclusive place to work, where difference is respected and celebrated.  We know that a diverse and inclusive workplace is an asset to any organization and that different views and experiences improve the way we work.

We do our best to make our jobs accessible to all regardless of gender, ethnicity, age, disability, sexual orientation or identity. 

Our benefits are competitive.  We offer 23 days annual leave (exc. public holidays), healthcare insurance and flexible and agile working arrangements.

What we hope you’ll do next

Please send in your CV and a cover letter outlining how you meet the requirements of the role with Senior Campaigner – Corporate Accountability in the subject heading by 5pm GMT  Monday 3 August 2020.

Interviews will be held week commencing 24 August 2020.

The Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport (DCMS) is at the heart of the government’s economic and social agendas. A quarter of UK businesses are in our sectors and are among the most exciting and fastest growing of the whole economy. They provide 5.2 million jobs and deliver £38bn worth of exports. Our mission is to drive growth, enrich lives and promote Britain to the world.

Working in conjunction with our over 40 Arm’s Length Bodies we strive to create the conditions for everyone to enjoy our national culture, play sport, make the most of new technologies and have access to effective communications. Our sectors are critical to ensuring we have a strong place in the world - creating a global UK whose cultural, technological, creative, community and sporting assets mark us out as an essential partner for trade and investment. And making places that people want to live in, work in, invest in and visit.

As Team Leader in the Financial Accounting and Control Team (FACT), this role has overall responsibility for the National Lottery Distribution Fund (NLDF), supports the production of the DCMS group consolidated annual report and accounts and also manages the core department’s fixed asset register. This role is also expected to provide high quality technical advice to the wider business as required. The role involves line management of one Financial Accountant and indirect management of an apprentice

This is an exciting role which will provide the successful applicant with opportunities to work with a diverse group of Arms Length Bodies (ALBs), following a number of financial accounting frameworks including pure IFRS, UK GAAP and the Charities Statement of Recommended Practice.

Key responsibilities include:

• Planning and delivering the NLDF year end accounts
• Supervising the regular payments by the NLDF to the Lottery Distribution Bodies (LDB) and the monthly NLDF reporting to the LDBs
• Reviewing the year end data collection packs submitted by ALBs for the DCMS Group accounts to ensure these are complete, accurate and the submitted data passes all validations
• Preparing, reviewing, sense checking and proofreading of final DCMS Group accounts, including commissioning other sections, challenge and review and collation into a single cohesive document.
• Liaising with the National Audit Office and ensuring all necessary documentation is available for audit
• Managing of the Fixed Asset Register, ensuring all month end and year end fixed asset journals are posted and all reconciliations are completed on time, along with preparing the monthly depreciation forecasts
• Line managing a team of finance staff

The successful candidate will demonstrate the following:

• Qualified financial accountant with significant experience of delivering in a large finance team
• Experience of preparing (or auditing) accounts in conformity with relevant accounting standards
• High level exposure and use of complex accounting systems, along with Advanced Excel skills
• High level management and interpersonal skills
• A background in audit (desirable) and experience of central government accounting (desirable)

For more information or an informal discussion, please apply via the link, or contact Michael Swinburn or Stuart Thomson at our retained search agent, Robertson Bell.

The Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport (DCMS) is at the heart of the government’s economic and social agendas. A quarter of UK businesses are in our sectors and are among the most exciting and fastest growing of the whole economy. They provide 5.2 million jobs and deliver £38bn worth of exports. Our mission is to drive growth, enrich lives and promote Britain to the world.

Working in conjunction with our over 40 Arm’s Length Bodies we strive to create the conditions for everyone to enjoy our national culture, play sport, make the most of new technologies and have access to effective communications. Our sectors are critical to ensuring we have a strong place in the world - creating a global UK whose cultural, technological, creative, community and sporting assets mark us out as an essential partner for trade and investment. And making places that people want to live in, work in, invest in and visit.

The Financial Controller will lead a small but experienced team, and report to the Senior Group Financial Accountant. Primary focuses will include ensuring the Department’s financial systems, cash management and cash forecasting regimes run securely, smoothly and efficiently; Financial control of the Core Department; preparation of the Core Department accounts, and providing technical financial and accounting advice to both internal and external stakeholders.

Key responsibilities include:

• Management and delivery of robust financial policies, controls, processes and systems
• Supervision of the Core Department’s Statement of Financial Position, including cash forecasting, prompt payment compliance
• Management of the core department’s key finance system and the relationship with the department’s shared service provider, as well as overseeing the payment process for suppliers via Purchase to Pay (P2P), including prompt payment monitoring and reporting
• Development of financial control and compliance processes
• Drive financial awareness & compliance by promoting processes & policies and be an ambassador for change process improvement
• Liaising with the NAO and ensuring all necessary documentation is available for audit, along with the preparation and delivery of papers and submissions to internal and external stakeholders
• Leadership and line management (including recruitment, development and training) of 3 staff

The successful candidate will demonstrate the following:

• Qualified accountant with experience of managing/using Financial / ERP Systems, plus Advanced Excel skills
• Experience of producing accounts (particularly helpful if within Central Government)
• Demonstrable leadership and interpersonal skills
• Experience of development and delivery of process improvements
• Being an ERP subject matter expert or functional/technical lead on finance systems/data projects (desirable)

For more information or an informal discussion, please apply via the link, or contact Michael Swinburn or Stuart Thomson at our retained search agent, Robertson Bell.

Financial Controller / Head of Finance
Chatham, Kent
£55,000+ per annum DOE

For over 30 years, Air Ambulance Kent Surrey Sussex has been providing world-leading pre-hospital medical services to critically ill or injured patients wherever they are, whenever they need it. As the UK’s busiest, and one of the world’s leading Helicopter Emergency Medical Services (HEMS), we are at the forefront of utilising technology and innovation to save lives and improve patient outcomes.

To support us in maximising our impact, we are looking to appoint a Financial Controller / Head of Finance to deliver the mandatory financial tasks and controls of the charity and support the Director of Corporate Services in developing our financial function. 

As the Financial Controller / Head of Finance, you will be required to manage the production of statutory reports and accounts, VAT returns and the annual budget, whilst also providing advice and assistance to the Director of Corporate Services and the wider Senior Leadership Team on a full range of financial matters.

This is an existing opportunity for any experienced, qualified financial professional to maintain and develop our current financial functions and help us continue to provide our world-leading HEMS service to the communities that we serve.

ADMINISTRATIVE DUTIES TO INCLUDE:

- Lead, support and develop the finance team
- Produce the annual year-end financial statements and liaise with the charity’s auditors as necessary
- Prepare the annual budget
- Ensure all financial transactions are properly recorded in a timely and accurate manner
- Oversee financial systems and processes including, but not limited to, the production of monthly management accounts and payroll reports
- Day-to-day control of the accounting and treasury function e.g. cash-flow management, payments and debt management
- Develop and document financial processes and policies across the charity to maintain and strengthen internal controls
- Review and submit quarterly VAT returns
- Prepare ad hoc management reports and analysis as appropriate
- Manage complex administration surrounding legacy donations
- Liaise with the charity’s tax consultants and financial auditors
- Provide materials for the Audit & Risk Committee and Trustee Board as required

STRATEGIC DUTIES (IN ASSOCIATION WITH DIRECTOR of CORP. SERVICES) TO INCLUDE:

- Engage with banks, auditors, HMRC and regulators on specific matters
- Act as the finance representative on key strategic projects/capital investments, working with SLT members and their teams to deliver cost-effective and financially compliant programmes
- Develop a business partnering model
- Manage and review accounting and finance systems seeking to integrate or change legacy systems to improve robustness, efficiency, analysis and reporting capability

PERSONAL SPECIFICATION

- Fully qualified accountant, with experience of producing annual financial statements
- A track record of preparing for and successfully concluding the annual audit processes
- Knowledge of accounting systems, processes and financial controls
- Experienced in the production and review of budgets, forecasts and business cases
- Management of a team, including coaching, reviews and performance management
- Proficient use of Microsoft Office, including MS Excel
- Self-motivated, with the desire to develop new skills and a history of turning challenges into opportunities
- Team worker: part of wider team, building a value-adding corporate services organisation
- Excellent communication and reporting skills
- Desire to be involved in our vision to end preventable loss of life from medical emergency, to generate and inspire support in our charity, be excellent in all we do and make a difference

Previous knowledge of charity SORP and experience of producing charity accounts and charity VAT returns would be desirable. 

To apply for the role of Financial Controller / Head of Finance, please apply via the button shown.

This vacancy is being advertised by Webrecruit. The services advertised by Webrecruit are those of an Employment Agency.

Other organisations may call this role Finance Controller, Finance Manager, Financial Manager, or Qualified Accountant.

Charlton Athletic Community Trust (CACT) are looking to recruit a Management Accountant to ensure that CACT’s financial records are maintained accurately and kept up to date.  The successful candidate will be responsible for monitoring financial performance and explaining variances to budget, and together with the Director of Finance, ensuring that statutory reporting requirements are complied with. 

Applicants must be part or fully qualified professional accountants and have experience of ledger management and reconciliations, as well as management accounts preparation.

For further information please download an application pack.

Our partner works to influence policy outcomes and to ensure that resources are being used effectively and reaching those that they are intended to reach. They are seeking an Interim CFO to offer strategic analysis and development support, strengthen the finance function and build internal capacity in the organisation as they look to develop their new 10-year strategy plan.
 

Responsibilities

• Developing forward-looking financial models, undertaking scenario modelling & developing a financial strategy to underpin the organisational strategy, and 3-year operational plans.
• Develop budget monitoring, income generation & cashflow monitoring tools.
• Provide the Executive Team with analysis and information to support in decision making.
• Develop and implement an internal audit plan.
• Strengthen grants compliance & management skills, specifically of DfID funds.
• Provide coaching / mentoring support to the Head of Finance, and work with them to identify what financial structure the organisation will need as they grow.
• Support HoF in meeting financial and legal obligations

Person Specification

• Experienced senior finance professional, with a background in modelling, analysis, strategic decision making and leading an organisation through a period of growth.
• Qualified accountant, with a strong technical skillset in accounting, controlling, financial management and reporting.
• Experience of managing an international charity with a complex structure and multiple income streams. Knowledge of grants compliance & reporting, specifically of DfID funds.
• Experience of coaching senior finance staff in their roles.

This is a part-time role over a 9 month period, with a minimum of 2 days/week commitment required. Initially, this will be home-based, however, once the offices reopen, there will be an expectation for the individual to be office-based. As such, this role is only open to those candidates with the right to work in the UK.

Our partner is a recognised organisation working to offer greater safety to people in conflict- affected communities, and the opportunity to rebuild their lives, livelihoods and futures in the aftermath of war. They are seeking a finance manager to oversee and maintain the integrity of their programme in the Ukraine, with the scope for supporting other country programmes in Europe & the Caucuses. The role will be based in Kiev with travel.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversight of the finance function across all programme locations, including that of delivery partners. This includes, but is not limited to financial accounting, payroll & tax, ensuring that all statutory, regulatory and grant compliance requirements are met, and the financial policies and procedures are followed as per the organisational guidelines and expectations.
• Lead on the financial planning for the programme; in the preparation of project-specific and programme-wide budgets; developing tool & processes for better budget management and reporting; and preparing budget vs. actual analysis and commentaries.
• Ensure proper cost allocation across projects, ensuring any shortfalls are identified and met; manage cashflow requirements and  forecasts.
• Support the Country Director in identifying and managing financial & other emerging risks.
• Lead in the preparation of financial statements, donor reports, and in preparing for external and internal audits.
• Support the Regional Finance Manager in developing budgets for proposals, and in monitoring the regional business plan.
• Staff management and development – developing the capacity of finance staff.

Requirements

• Qualified or part-qualified accountant with strong accounting, financial management, and reporting writing skills.
• Analytical & financial modelling skills, able to critically review complex financial data.
• Strong finance business partner, able to coordinate and review information from implementing partners.
• Grants compliance, management and reporting experience, specifically experience of managing DfID, ECHO and UN funds.
• Astute & succinct, with excellent communication skills, and demonstrable experience of working with finance and non-finance staff.
• Experience of working in a management position, and overseeing staff in person and remotely.
• Resilient and culturally sensitive, willing to work in a challenging environment.
• Spoken Russian is highly desirable.

Swan Housing is looking for a new Independent Member of their Audit and Risk Committee, the board meetings are held at their East London office, Stratford.

Client Details

Swan housing operate in Essex and East London and manage over 11,000 homes, with a secured development pipeline of 8,000 homes and plan to deliver an additional 10,000 homes by 2027. At Swan, they are committed to growth and innovation in delivering excellent services.

They are one of the UK's leading regeneration housing associations and boast a host of award-winning schemes. Efficient and enterprising, they deliver new, high quality housing across all tenures. This is a unique opportunity to join an ambitious organisation that punches well above its weight.

Description

You will be working alongside a newly appointed Chair of the Audit and Risk Committee. Contributing to the overall process for ensuring that an effective internal control system is maintained and that the Group has in place appropriate controls to safeguard its assets and manage risk. You will bring a fresh approach that will offer additional scrutiny to the group's financial performance, ensuring all regulatory guidelines are adhered to.

Profile

The ideal candidate will be a qualified accountant and have had previous Non Executive experience or had noteworthy exposure to Non-Executive boards. You will be an established finance professional who has worked in or has knowledge of the social housing sector. A commercial outlook and understanding of what is needed for an ambitious organisation to deliver, is essential for this position.

Job Offer

£5,375 plus reasonable expenses

5 committee meetings per year

Our partner, a well-respected charity, works to support & empower people to live their lives fully, and educates and advocates for inclusiveness. It seeks a Head of Finance to ensure that the charity is able to deliver on its strategy and programmes in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Lead on the production of the annual budget, working with department heads to maximise income, recover costs as fully as possible, and ensure that programmes are being delivered on a value for money basis.
• Act as a strategic business partner to department heads, providing financial advice and supporting them in delivering strategic objectives.
• Working with the broader finance team to develop & strengthen reporting and performance; ensure that annual financial statements are produced in a timely manner, and that the charity remains compliant to statutory requirements; and ensure risk management is embedded in individual departments and the organisation overall.
• Support the CFO in preparing the annual report & accounts, and in providing an appraisal of the financial health of the charity

Requirements

• Qualified accountant with demonstrable experience heading up the finance function of charity, and experience of offering strategic analysis and advice to Board of Trustees and Finance & Audit Committees.
• Strong experience and skills in technical financial accounting (including an awareness of UK GAAP and charity SORP requirements), management accounting (developing budgets on a full cost recovery basis for the organisation as well as for individual grant proposals), and analysis (advising on business cases for proposals and fundraising).
• Experience of developing and strengthening internal controls, and of risk management.
• Experience of managing a complex grant portfolio within a charity setting.
• Strong communicator, with developed presentation and verbal communication skills
• Able to work with a range of stakeholders, both within the organisation and externally.
• Advanced Excel skills

This role is only open to those candidates with the right to work in the UK. 

Our partner is women’s health and empowerment organisation. They are seeking an exceptional business partner to manage the portfolio of grant funding from institutional donors in the UK and Europe. The role is quite broad in its scope – providing financial management support through the full project cycle, and acting as a business partner to country office teams, implementing partners, and donors.

Key Responsibilities

• Support in developing budget for donor proposals (including payment by results), working with country offices and implementing partners, that these are developed on a full-cost recovery basis.
• Responsible for grants compliance – ensuring that new projects are set-up accurately, invoices are submitted on time & in the correct format – and reporting – ensuring that reports are submitted in a timely manner, any changes in financial guidelines are understood and adhered to, and projects are closed out in a timely manner.
• Provide analysis & information to ensure accurate cashflow forecasting, and on the life of a project.
• Act a business partner to the programmes team, country offices & implementing partners, providing advice and training on donor reporting & compliance issues.
• Responsible for programme accounting.
• Lead in the preparation for donor audits, and support the year-end audit process.

Requirements

• Qualified accountant, or finalist, with experience in project accounting & the financial management of complex institutional grants that cover multiple regions & partners.
• Experience of grants compliance, management and reporting of UK & European institutional donors including DfID, EU, Danish, German & the Dutch government. This includes experience of PBR grants.
• Exceptional business partner, able to work effectively with a range of internal and external stakeholders.
• Experience in working in an INGO across cultures.
• Fluency in French is desirable.  

This role is only open to candidates with the right to work in the UK. 

We have an immediate opportunity for a Finance Manager to join our UK-based team.  The role is to provide a pivotal role to support the Trust’s finance team with accounting, reporting and financial management and implementation of Oracle PeopleSoft modules.

The RZIM Zacharias Trust is a UK-registered Christian charity with a friendly, welcoming culture and a warm working atmosphere.  Our organisational vision and mission is to provide thoughtful answers to difficult questions.

As a successful applicant, you will report to our global Chief Financial Officer (based in at RZIM Headquarters in Atlanta, USA) and will be responsible for the timeliness and effectiveness of the Finance and Accounting functions in the Trust, leading and ensuring the accurate and timely preparation of Actuals, Forecasts, and Budget reports for both internal and external distribution, as well as effective supervision, development and oversight of the UK finance department. 

You will also have the opportunity to become a member of a stimulating Christian community, where you will take an active part in the prayer life of the team.  Your main responsibilities would include:

• Leads preparation of monthly financial statements annual budgeting process to enable its submission to the Board of Directors for approval and funding.

• Collaborates with the Headquarters Finance Team to ensure alignment with finance processes and procedures to achieve global reporting consistency and cohesiveness.

• Interprets the Trust’s monthly financial results/variances to communicate them to key internal contacts and works with budget owners to prepare and deliver forecasts and financial analysis as needed and champions global internal control policies, processes, and procedures.

• Leads the Zacharias Trust annual independent external audit.

• Ensures full compliance and accurate reporting as required by external parties and acts as the main liaison for the Charities Commission, Companies House, UK SORP, insurance, banks, and other vendors or relevant in country government authorities.

• Processing and record keeping of all employees’ National Insurance (NI), payroll taxes, including pension deductions, and Gift Aid recovery.

• Leadership of UK Finance function.

To be successful in this role you will be an experienced finance professional, of graduate calibre (preferably with a degree in finance or accounting), with extensive experience of Microsoft Office Suite applications and PeopleSoft, Hyperion Planning, or other financial reporting software.  You will also have an ACCA, equivalent qualification in accounting or full CIMA membership and committed to uphold financial integrity and achieving timely, high quality results and service, with a proven ability to work effectively with both finance and non-finance professionals to inspire sound stewardship and financial decision making.  You will also be skilled and experienced in the area of Finance and Administration, with strong working knowledge of UK charities financial reporting under UK General Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), FRS 102 and UK Statement of Recommended Practices (SORPs) as well as knowledge of British General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). 

The ideal candidate will be well organised with the ability to set priorities, displaying resilience and remaining calm under pressure, and meet timely deadlines.  The successful candidate will be self-motivated, with a strong work ethic, and will have a proven ability to work alone but also to build strong collaborative working relationships with colleagues across functions and organisational levels and securing trust and respect of colleagues, using positive influencing and relationship building skills. They will have well developed interpersonal and communication skills to effectively communicate evidence a high level of emotional intelligence.  In particular, they will be able to use a high degree of tact and sound judgment in dealing with financial and other sensitive information while maintaining high levels of confidentiality. They will display the leadership qualities that will enable them to lead and develop the finance team and are likely to have managed staff.

In return we offer a pleasant working environment, a friendly and open team atmosphere, generous pension scheme, death in service scheme and a range of other work benefits.

Please note: as a result of our Christian ethos, this post is covered by a Genuine Occupational Requirement (GOR) under the Equality Act 2010. The successful applicant will be expected to be a practicing Christian with a mature faith and to clearly demonstrate a personal commitment to the statement of faith and values as well as the mission, principles and practices of the Trust. 

You will also need to provide proof of your right to work in the UK as part of the application process. This role is also likely to be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) standard check.  If you are interested in applying, please email your CV, together with a covering email outlining your suitability, details about what your Christian faith means to you and motivation for the role to our recruitment team.More detail is available on our website.

We are now at the exciting stage where we are looking to recruit a Finance Manager to support our work, and to help the organisation to achieve its ambitious plans for growth. For this home-based role, the successful candidate will help to develop processes and policies to support our plans for growth.

We are seeking a highly motivated, skilled and resourceful individual with professional finance skills at least to Finance Manager level. Ideally we are looking for a candidate with finance experience within charities.

The post-holder is expected to contribute to On Call Africa’s initiatives and development activities at a senior level, while also carrying out day to day reporting requirements. Within the small team all staff are expected to work in a flexible way and tasks that have not been covered in the job description may have to be undertaken.

This hands-on position is a part-time role (3 days per week), based from home, with some travel across the UK. The post has a salary of £34,000 per year pro rata (£20,400).

PURPOSE AND OVERVIEW

Reporting to the Director, you will be responsible for the development of, and day-to-day management, of our financial and accounting needs. The ideal candidate will possess good business acumen, and will be looking for a varied and challenging role in an organisation through which they can make a real impact.

The main responsibilities are as follows:

• Manage On Call Africa’s financial and accounting systems and help the organisation to prepare for significant growth;
• Providing efficient and effective management and financial accounting, forecasting, modelling and financial analysis which promotes the best use of resources using Value for Money principles;
• Develop financial policies to support best practice, and provide oversight of the organisations financial function in the UK and Zambia;
• Maintain and strengthen internal financial controls are in place;
• Produce / manage month end financial reconciliations to provide assurance on reliability of financial data
• Manage a finance assistant in the UK and matrix manage the work of the finance team in Zambia
• Provide robust financial information that empowers stakeholders to make best decisions for the future financial sustainability of the organisation;
• Managing the day to day financial functions and financial administration of the organisation;
• Preparing quarterly reports and supporting re-forecasting for senior management and trustees.
• The post holder will be responsible for meeting deadlines set and may be required to respond at short notice to requests for information or advice. Priorities may change on a regular basis.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Responsible to: Director

Main Duties & Responsibilities:

Financial Reporting

• Work with the Director to produce robust Budgets, multi-year forecasting, production of timely management accounts including key performance indicators within the monthly timetable
• Produce quarterly financial reports and summaries for the board of trustees
• Production of accurate and clear Draft accounts including clear auditable working papers for review and Audit by adhering to statutory regulations and accounting principles. Support with statutory year end accounts preparation will be provided.
• Work closely with external Auditors to ensure an efficient Audit by providing assurance of key processes, implementation of recommendations, and responding to requests for information within timescales to achieve a clean Audit
• Make continuous improvements in the quality, efficiency and effectiveness of reports

Day to day finance function

• Ensure accurate monthly reporting from relevant staff in Zambia and the UK
• Populate financial systems and ensure accurate reporting of income expenditure
• Monthly reconciliations supported by a strong month end process
• Ensure finance processes and sign off procedures are adhered to in line with financial policies
• Ensure timely payment of invoices, salaries, HMRC and pension payments
• Ensure accurate coding of income and expenditure and account for spending related to restricted funding
• Provide detailed financial reports related to specific projects or grants
• Support any Business projects by providing financial analysis to the project team

Financial Systems & Controls

• Develop and continuously improve robust and effective financial procedures, controls and systems that are properly documented, regularly reviewed and efficiently implemented
• Ensure there are effective processes for the payroll & pensions processing, payment processing and credit collection
• Ensure there are clear processes for managing Cash & Bank transactions
• Ensure all financial processes are clearly captured in the Finance Manuals and updated regularly
• Ensure that relevant stakeholders (finance and non-finance) are trained appropriately on finance requirements
• Ensure compliance with HMRC & other statutory requirements
• Develop, design and implement an effective Internal Audit programme to identify and improve controls and mitigate against key risks to the organisation
• Maintain and contribute to the development and improvement of financial applications and databases,

PERSON SPECIFICATION

Knowledge and experience

• Minimum of 2 years experience of working in finance roles within the charity sector
• Experience of developing charity accounting systems
• Experience of developing and implementing financial policies and procedures
• Experience of providing financial reports to a board of trustees
• Experience of managing and motivating others as part of a team and supervise coach and mentor  members of the finance team
• Experience of managing and leading improvement projects
• Experience of producing management accounts
• Experience of financial reporting to donors and funders
• Experience of working as part of a remote team
• Experience of working in international development

Qualifications and training

• Undergraduate university level or equivalent professional qualifications/experience in finance and accounting

Skills and abilities

• Excellent financial skills including the ability to produce accurate quality financial information and interpret and present information for non-accountants
• Ability to set and agree clear work programme, set objectives, to work to deadlines and manage conflicting priorities
• Ability to problem solve, work positively with others to deliver results
• Excellent organisational skills and the ability to prioritise work
• Excellent coordination and organisational skills
• Financial management and budgetary control skills

Personal qualities and attributes

• High levels of enthusiasm, self-motivation and a self-managing ‘can do’ attitude
• High levels of determination and willingness to take on new challenges and responsibilities
• Collaborative and supportive attitude in a team
• Willing to challenge stereotyping, prejudice, discrimination and bias
• Enjoy using own initiative and being creative
• Effective team leader and team player
• Effective communication skills

Other requirements

• Happy and able to travel across the UK 
• Happy and able to work some evenings and occasional weekends
• Willing to carry out any additional work, challenges and responsibilities

Our partner is a recognised organisation working to offer greater safety to people in conflict- affected communities, and the opportunity to rebuild their lives, livelihoods and futures in the aftermath of war. They are seeking a finance manager to oversee and maintain the integrity of their Syrian programme; the role is based out of Amman, Jordan. This is a leadership position within an influential organisation, and will offer a rewarding opportunity to an individual who is open to working in a challenging environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead on the financial planning for the programme; in the preparation of project-specific and programme-wide budgets; developing tool & processes for better budget management and reporting; and preparing budget vs. actual analysis and commentaries.
• Manage the cashflow requirements and forecasts.
• Lead in the preparation of financial statements, donor reports, and in preparing for external and internal audits.
• Oversight of the finance function, including supervising and reviewing work of the finance team, providing guidance as required.
• Ensure that the programme office meets all statutory, regulatory and grant compliance requirements, and the financial policies and procedures are followed as per the organisational guidelines and expectations.
• Support the Regional Finance Manager in developing budgets for proposals, and in monitoring the regional business plan.

Requirements

• Qualified or part-qualified accountant with strong accounting, financial management, and reporting writing skills.
• Analytical & financial modelling skills, able to critically review complex financial data.
• Strong finance business partner, able to coordinate and review information from implementing partners.
• Grants compliance, management and reporting experience, specifically experience of managing DfID, ECHO and UN funds.
• Ability to work in a start-up environment to build and strengthen controls, and prepare for an expansion in funding
• Astute & succinct, with excellent communication skills, and demonstrable experience of working with finance and non-finance staff.
• Experience of working in a management position, and overseeing staff in person and remotely.
• Resilient and culturally sensitive, willing to work in a challenging environment.
• Previous experience of working in a finance role in a humanitarian context is highly desirable.

The role is based in Amman with travel to Turkey and other countries in the Middle East. In addition to the salary, the successful candidate will receive generous allowances and benefits. 

The Role
The Finance and Costing Manager will be responsible for the management reporting and costing function for Abt Britain. This role will liaise with the Australian head office to coordinate the various financial plans and ensure they link in with the overall corporate and strategic plans. This role will also be responsible for undertaking financial reviews, forecasts and financial analysis for all business activities including bid and tender support as well as managing the accounting and financial compliance functions for Abt Britain.

The finance and Costing Manager will be responsible for:

• Managing the end of month reporting process and liaise with the Australian head office and in-country project finance teams to ensure all deadlines are met;
• Working closely with the Abt Britain BD team and Finance in Australia and Britain to prepare fully compliant and accurate financial proposals for client tender submissions;
• Monitoring Abt Britain cashflow and maintain cashflow forecasting schedule;
• Supporting the preparation of business development reports, including early assessment of pipeline opportunities;
• Tracking and analyse financial data on existing programmes to inform financial proposals;
• Providing objective and relevant analysis and modelling to support the development of budgets and business plans;
• Supporting the annual long-range planning process;
• Supporting the periodic publication of IATI data;
• Conducting reporting and financial analysis as directed;
• Other duties as directed.

 Key Requirements

• Post graduate qualifications in an Accounting or equivalent qualification with 5 - 10 years' experience (preferably in Corporate business environment);
• CIMA/ACCA or equivalent qualified, analytical thinker with the ability to add value in improving processes and systems;
• Advanced Excel modelling skills;
• Strong leadership, collaboration and team management skills, especially in cross-cultural contexts;
• Experience of preparing high quality, large or complex commercial proposals for commercial aid contracts, preferably for DFID or UK Government.

For Further Information and Application Details

Applications should be submitted online via the Careers page of Abt Associate's website, and should include a current CV, cover letter and a response to the key requirements as outlined in this advert and in the Terms of Reference available to download from the vacancy page here
 

The closing date for applications is 21 July 2020

We welcome and thank all applications however only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

Please note, candidates will need to have the legal right to live and work in UK.