Senior Financial Accountant
Reference: DEC20204477
Location: RSPB England HQ - Sandy, Bedfordshire
Salary: £38,632.00 - £46,611.00 Per Annum
Benefits: Pension, Life Assurance, 26 days annual leave, flexible working

A wonderful opportunity to join a great team saving nature!

This is a financial management role with responsibility for contributing to the financial frameworks that underpin the successful delivery of strategic initiatives RSPB has in place to meet the conservation challenges we face.

We are looking for a strong technical professional, whose financial expertise and specialist insight in this area are a given. This role also requires you to be able to work collaboratively across the organisation to influence and lead change programmes that translate RSPB’s strategies into clearly defined priorities and outcomes.

The purpose of the role is to lead a team providing technical support with responsibility for ensuring that financial resources are processed, held, applied and reported in a way that supports the successful delivery of the RSPB strategic outcomes. The scope includes all RSPB-related and supported entities.

What’s the role about?

You will lead and be supported by a team of professionals and will report to the Financial Controller. You will also be part of a team giving the insight and support needed to deliver complex cross organisation change programmes.

Your key responsibilities will be:

• Preparing the Trustees’ Report and Accounts (including subsidiary and related entities). This involves co-ordinating input from the Finance team as well as liaison with the Communications and Corporate Governance and Risk teams to provide an integrated narrative that clearly articulates RSPB’s impact and the challenges it faces;
• Liaison with external and internal auditors;
• Cash flow management;
• Managing all areas of tax compliance including VAT, Gift Aid and corporation tax;
• Be the point of contact for internal advice regarding tax compliance;
• Manage a £30m+ investment portfolio with support of professional advisers; and
• Support the development of a framework of accounting policies and internal financial control and provide practical advice and interpretation consistent with these policies and controls.

With income of around £147m per annum and 1.2 million members the RSPB combines world wide charitable impact and a substantial commercial operation. The scale and diversity of the operation gives scope for this role to make a significant impact on the delivery of RSPB’s work as well as the opportunity for major personal development.

What we need from you?

You will be an inspiration to the team; creative, bright and on the ball, focused on getting things done. You’ll have ambition.

The successful candidate will be a fully qualified accountant with proven experience as a financial accountant and up to date technical knowledge, looking for their next step.

You will be a supportive and solution based leader with excellent communication skills and be proficient at leading change and continuous improvement, with the ability to influence at all levels for your function.

You will have advanced knowledge of MS Excel and accounting software. You will also have the support of the Assistant Financial Accountant.

Everything you do will be in harmony with our values and ambitions, putting wildlife conservation at the core of our work and in the minds of our supporters.

Essential criteria

• Fully qualified accountant
• Good working knowledge of the rules, regulations and standards in respect of tax legislation (VAT and Gift Aid), particularly for the charity sector
• Good working knowledge of the rules, regulations and standards in respect of financial reporting (Accounting standards and company law) particularly for the charity sector.
• Ability to analyse and interpret financial data.
• Ability to communicate financial information to both a finance and non-finance audience.
• Experience within a medium sized organisation (Income £50m+) of preparing reports/returns for external stakeholders including Tax returns (VAT, Gift Aid and corporation tax), Annual reports and Annual Returns (Charity Commission, Government agencies)

Closing date: 23:59, 07 March 2021
The RSPB reserves the right to pull this advert at any time.

To Apply and for More Information:

If you would like to apply and find out more about this position, please click the apply button to be directed to our website where you can complete your application. 

No agencies please.

About Us:

At MSI Reproductive Choices Reproductive Choices we are unapologetically pro-choice. We believe that every woman has the right to make choices about her own body and her own future. As one of the world’s leading providers of contraception and safe abortion care, we give women the means to do so. Across 37 countries, we provide high quality, safe services, and work with advocacy to create an enabling environment, so every client has safe access to services when and where they are needed. Because when a woman can determine her own future, she can contribute to creating a better, more sustainable future for everyone.

MSI Reproductive Choices is committed to creating an inclusive environment with a workforce which is representative of the communities we serve. We’re proud to be an equal opportunities employer and give equal consideration to all qualified applicants without regard to race, ethnicity, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or age. We are committed to promoting equality and safeguarding the welfare of all team members and clients, with a focus on vulnerable groups. 

The role

The Global Financial Controller is an active member of MSI’s Senior Leadership Team, and is expected to contribute to the culture, strategy, and development of the organisation. This role works closely with the CFO in the delivery of the organisation’s financial objectives and oversees the management of the group’s Strategic Risk Register. The Global Financial Controller is an attendee of both the Audit Committee and the Finance Committee.

The Global Financial Controller leads the Global Accounting Team, which comprises approximately 25 team members.

The Global Accounting Team responsibilities include:

• Group financial reporting and consolidation, including group management accounts, global balance sheet oversight, the group statutory accounts and statutory audit
• Donor finance business partnering, proposal support, decision support and reporting
• Global Support Office management accounting and shared services with the MSI UK Clinics
• Global financial control, including setting global financial policies and managing Group Treasury
• Finance Transformation support including process improvement and training.

The Global Financial Controller is responsible for the group’s external financial reporting, internal financial policies, and the group’s financial control framework. MSI is a large and complex group, comprising approximately 80 different entities (a mixture of branches, subsidiaries, NGOs, and other controlled organisations) based in 38 countries around the globe. The parent company is a UK company, limited by guarantee, and has both UK corporate and charity filing requirements. In addition, the group receives donor funding from governmental and private donors. The Group Financial Controller will ensure that MSI complies with all relevant filing requirements in the UK and for global donors.

The role provides leadership to the UK and global function in ensuring that MSI’s financial policies are robust and are kept up to date with the changing requirements of UK and donor reporting. The Global Financial Controller will liaise with Regional Finance Directors and Country Finance Directors to ensure that subsidiary entities comply with group financial policy and reporting requirements. MSI produces full monthly management accounts and the Global Financial Controller has a key responsibility to ensure that these are robust and produced in accordance with reporting deadlines and comply with group reporting policies. The Global Financial Controller will work with the financial systems team on the identification, development and implementation of financial reporting and analysis systems, across the MSI group.

Finally, and inevitably for such a senior role, there will be other ad hoc requirements relating to the finances of the MSI group.

About you

We want individuals who support our mission of eliminating unsafe abortion by 2030 and who work with us to build an enabling environment to increase access to safe services everywhere. We expect all team members to share our vision and commitment to achieving our mission whilst promoting equality and safeguarding the welfare of all clients and colleagues.

To succeed in this role, you must have:

Skills:

• Ability to work in a diverse and inclusive environment, respecting and collaborating with all individuals equally, and with a commitment to overcome bias and prejudice
• Ability to motivate and manage a team to excel
• Excellent spoken and written communication skills in English
• Ability to communicate complex ideas simply
• Ability to collaborate and network cross functionally
• Negotiation skills
• Pro-active problem solving
• High levels of numeracy
• Analytical approach to information gathering and dissemination
• Attention to detail.

Experience:

• Experience as a group controller in a multinational UK-based group
• Familiar with strategic risk management
• Extensive supervisory experience managing teams of at least ten people across all the finance and accounting functions
• Experience building finance functions, policies, procedures, and systems during periods of transformation and change
• Experience in multi-currency reporting and accounting
• Experience of working in an international donor-funded charity
• Familiar with commercial accounting and financial management
• Familiar with the requirements of UK Charity SORP 2015
• Familiar with a variety of accounting systems and reporting software.

Qualifications:

• Accounting qualification or certification (possible certifications include ACCA, ACA, ACMA, CIMA, CA, CPA, etc.) (essential)
• Familiar with GAAP (both UK and US) and IFRS, including latest developments (FRS 102); evidenced by formal training (essential)
• Business (MBA) or other related higher degree (desirable).

Personal Attributes:

• Committed to the protection of team members and clients, with a focus on vulnerable groups.
• Able to role-model inclusive and culturally sensitive attitudes and behaviours.
• Courageous
• Accountable
• Collaborative.

For more information about the role, please view the job description and person specification on our website.

Location: London, WT1

Full-time: 35 hours per week

Contract type: Permanent

Salary: up to £81,000 + bonus + benefits

Closing date: Thursday 11th March 2021 (midnight GMT). Interviews may take place before this date for exceptional candidates.

Senior Project Accountant, up to £46,000 + Benefits

For a large membership organisation and registered charity, we are recruiting a Senior Project Accountant to lead on the financial management of projects, ROI and value for money initiatives, support business development opportunities and innovation and business process improvements. The Senior Project Accountant will also support budget holders including those in the trading subsidiary.

Main Duties:

• Support organisation-wide projects including investment appraisals
• Lead on value for money initiatives and business process reviews for value for money assessments
• Provide financial analysis for income, expenditure, and specific areas of business operations
• Support the financial planning process and financial performance management and monitoring processes
• Work alongside the project management office for financial management, delivery of projects within budget and present reporting packs
• Support the Finance Business Partners and Senior Management Accountant
• Work with the BI team to improve integration processes and reporting

Person Specification:

• CCAB qualified
• Experience of project accounting, ROI, and value for money
• Experience with investment appraisals and proposals
• Experience of business process reviews and implementation
• Experience of working in the non-profit sector would be desirable as would project management methodologies
• Report writing and BI tools experience
• Experience with SQL database and OLE functions would be preferred

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The Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) is seeking an exceptional Director of Internal Audit & Investigations (SCS2), responsible for providing an independent assurance, investigations, counter fraud and safeguarding investigations service to FCDO in line with international audit and investigators standards.

The Foreign & Commonwealth Office (FCO) and the Department for International Development (DfID) merged on 1 September 2020 to form the new Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO). The FCDO pursues our national interests and projects the UK as a force for good in the world. It promotes the interests of British citizens, safeguards the UK’s security, defends our values, reduces poverty and tackles global challenges with international partners. This is a unique career opportunity to take up a stretching, high-profile and business critical SMS/SCS2 position within the newest ministerial department.

The FCDO employs 17,300 staff in diplomatic and development offices worldwide, including in 280 overseas embassies and high commissions. Their UK-based staff work in their joint headquarters in King Charles Street, London and Abercrombie House, East Kilbride (and you may be based out of either with travel to both expected).

Operating at the centre of world events, this newly created role will be demanding and rewarding in equal measure. You will form a key part of the senior leadership team reporting into the Director General, Corporate & Finance; your duties will include: 

• Bringing together two legacy audit and investigations teams into a single team, developing a single audit and investigations approach that reflects the risk profile of the new FCDO, and establishing a new structure and operating model.
• Leading a world class independent internal audit assurance service within FCDO.
• Leading a centre of expertise on safeguarding investigations, providing independent and objective investigations, quality assurance and oversight of allegations of sexual exploitation, abuse and harassment within FCDO and across the programme portfolio.
• Delivering an annual programme of risk-based audits, management assurance and consultancy at home and overseas; attending ARAC meetings; and providing an evidenced annual opinion on departmental risk management, governance and internal control.

To succeed in this outstanding role, applicants must demonstrate evidence and proven examples across the following essential selection criteria:

• Strong track record of leading and delivering a high-quality, strategic risk-based Internal Audit programme in a large complex organisation, managing relationships between departments and their sponsored bodies;
• A professional qualification in Internal Audit or Accountancy (i.e CMIIA, CCAB or equivalent), with a sound understanding of best and modern counter fraud practice in compliance with the Conference of International Investigators’ standards or equivalent;
• Strong corporate and team leadership experience, including leading transformation, change and capability building. Experience successfully leading strong professional teams and managing own and team resilience within a complex working environment;
• Track record of working across counter fraud and/or safeguarding investigations and internal audit issues, managing sensitive and difficult issues, both within the UK and overseas; Experience of delivering investigations into allegations concerning sexual exploitation, abuse and harassment, and sensitivity to the complexities associated with these cases;
• Experience building effective relationships and influencing a diverse senior stakeholder community to adopt good practice internal controls and risk management processes.

This role is available as full-time but flexible working arrangements including job share arrangements may also be considered. The successful applicant will have access to the Civil Service pension scheme, 25 days per annum leave allowance and be required to work a minimum of 37 hours per week.

For an informal confidential discussion about the role please contact Tim Salmon at Allen Lane.

Requests for the candidate pack and application submissions (CV, supporting statement of no more than 2 sides and diversity form) should be submitted to Allen Lane.  It is mandatory that your application includes a completed diversity monitoring form.

Please note, for security and intelligence purposes, this post is reserved for British citizens.

Closing date for applications: 9am on Monday 15th March 2021.

The FCDO is an equal opportunity employer.  We value diversity and inclusion, and want our workforce to reflect the communities that we serve.  We are also committed to creating a welcoming, inclusive workplace where all our people are able to bring their whole selves to work and perform at their best.

The Civil Service Commission provides assurance that selection for appointment to the Civil Service is on merit on the basis of fair and open competition.   

If you are a recently qualified accountant looking for a chance to join an organisation supporting millions worldwide in a role with truly global impact, this Financial Accountant position may be the right next step for you. 

Joining a supportive and sociable team, this role offers great exposure to the sector and the chance not only to develop your financial skills, but the potential to move internally in an organisation renowned for offering internal progression and secondments.

Reporting into the Financial Controller, the International Financial Accountant will be responsible for:

• Working with global teams to review project balances
• Developing reporting functionality for the wider business.
• Working closely with the Financial Controller to pull together the statutory accounts for the organisation
• Supporting regional teams with their accounts and audits, requiring excellent business partnering skills

This position would suit a newly-qualified accountant from audit. Experience working with not-for-profit clients would be an advantage but is not essential. This may also suit a recently qualified or finalist currently working in Financial Accountant with exceptional technical skills. 

Excellent verbal and written communication skills are required, as is the appetite for development and the ability to build relationships internationally and in the UK.

If you are interested in this position, please get in touch with Kate Marriott at Ivy Rock Partners for more information. This client is interviewing as and when suitable candidates apply, so this role will be filled before the closing date.

The Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) is seeking an exceptional Director of Internal Audit & Investigations (SCS2), responsible for providing an independent assurance, investigations, counter fraud and safeguarding investigations service to FCDO in line with international audit and investigators standards.

The Foreign & Commonwealth Office (FCO) and the Department for International Development (DfID) merged on 1 September 2020 to form the new Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO). The FCDO pursues our national interests and projects the UK as a force for good in the world. It promotes the interests of British citizens, safeguards the UK’s security, defends our values, reduces poverty and tackles global challenges with international partners. This is a unique career opportunity to take up a stretching, high-profile and business critical SMS/SCS2 position within the newest ministerial department.

The FCDO employs 17,300 staff in diplomatic and development offices worldwide, including in 280 overseas embassies and high commissions. Their UK-based staff work in their joint headquarters in King Charles Street, London and Abercrombie House, East Kilbride (and you may be based out of either with travel to both expected).

Operating at the centre of world events, this newly created role will be demanding and rewarding in equal measure. You will form a key part of the senior leadership team reporting into the Director General, Corporate & Finance; your duties will include: 

• Bringing together two legacy audit and investigations teams into a single team, developing a single audit and investigations approach that reflects the risk profile of the new FCDO, and establishing a new structure and operating model.
• Leading a world class independent internal audit assurance service within FCDO.
• Leading a centre of expertise on safeguarding investigations, providing independent and objective investigations, quality assurance and oversight of allegations of sexual exploitation, abuse and harassment within FCDO and across the programme portfolio.
• Delivering an annual programme of risk-based audits, management assurance and consultancy at home and overseas; attending ARAC meetings; and providing an evidenced annual opinion on departmental risk management, governance and internal control.

To succeed in this outstanding role, applicants must demonstrate evidence and proven examples across the following essential selection criteria:

• Strong track record of leading and delivering a high-quality, strategic risk-based Internal Audit programme in a large complex organisation, managing relationships between departments and their sponsored bodies;
• A professional qualification in Internal Audit or Accountancy (i.e CMIIA, CCAB or equivalent), with a sound understanding of best and modern counter fraud practice in compliance with the Conference of International Investigators’ standards or equivalent;
• Strong corporate and team leadership experience, including leading transformation, change and capability building. Experience successfully leading strong professional teams and managing own and team resilience within a complex working environment;
• Track record of working across counter fraud and/or safeguarding investigations and internal audit issues, managing sensitive and difficult issues, both within the UK and overseas; Experience of delivering investigations into allegations concerning sexual exploitation, abuse and harassment, and sensitivity to the complexities associated with these cases;
• Experience building effective relationships and influencing a diverse senior stakeholder community to adopt good practice internal controls and risk management processes.

This role is available as full-time but flexible working arrangements including job share arrangements may also be considered. The successful applicant will have access to the Civil Service pension scheme, 25 days per annum leave allowance and be required to work a minimum of 37 hours per week.

For an informal confidential discussion about the role please contact Tim Salmon at Allen Lane.

Requests for the candidate pack and application submissions (CV, supporting statement of no more than 2 sides and diversity form) should be submitted to Allen Lane.  It is mandatory that your application includes a completed diversity monitoring form.

Please note, for security and intelligence purposes, this post is reserved for British citizens.

Closing date for applications: 9am on Monday 15th March 2021.

The FCDO is an equal opportunity employer.  We value diversity and inclusion, and want our workforce to reflect the communities that we serve.  We are also committed to creating a welcoming, inclusive workplace where all our people are able to bring their whole selves to work and perform at their best.

The Civil Service Commission provides assurance that selection for appointment to the Civil Service is on merit on the basis of fair and open competition.

Closing Date: Monday 15th March 2021

Our Financial Accounting team are looking for someone who is enthusiastic and driven to become the new Head of Financial Accounting.

The Financial Accounting function is responsible for the management of transactional finance and leading on production of The Trust’s statutory accounts and regulatory reporting. This includes the management of sales ledger and purchase ledger and treasury functions and overseeing The Trust’s purchase-to-pay processes. 

This role has responsibility for the day to day management of the Financial Accounting Team, ensuring the accurate and timely processing of the Trust’s financial transactions. The role will also oversee the management of the ledgers and lead on the Trust’s regulatory reporting and the statutory audit.

You will initially be based from home and then based at one of our key centres with the opportunity to work flexibly. There will also be opportunities for you to work with Young People and witness the fantastic work of the Trust. 

Why we need a Head of Financial Accounting:

Last year, we helped more than 70,000 young people, with three in four young people on our programmes, move into work, education or training. 

The young people we help face a range of challenges, such as unemployment, mental health issues or some have been in trouble with the law. Our job is to inspire and support young people, to help them reach their potential so that they can thrive and society can prosper.

We believe all young people should have the chance to succeed, and that young people are the key to a positive and prosperous future for all of us.

Perks for working at The Trust:

• Great holiday package! 30 days annual leave entitlement, plus bank holidays. Office closure the days between Christmas and New Year
• Fantastic Family leave! Receive 13 weeks full pay and 13 weeks half pay for maternity and adoption leave. Receive 8 weeks full pay for paternity leave.
• Flexible working! Where operationally possible, you can work hours to fit in with, school hours or care arrangements for example and you can also work from home.
• Interest-free season ticket loans
• Benefits platform! Everything from health and financial wellbeing support to discounts on your favourite restaurants, shops and cinemas
• In-house learning platform!Develop your skills for your career and your role
• The Trust will contribute 5%of your salary to the Trust Pension Scheme
• You can volunteer for and/or attend events – music festivals, The Prince’s Trust Awards, active events etc.
• Generous life assurance cover (4 x annual salary)

Here at The Prince's Trust, we're committed to equality, diversity and inclusion. We want to be an organisation that's representative of the communities we serve, which is why we strive for diversity of age, gender identity, sexual orientation, physical or mental ability, ethnicity and perspective. More importantly, creating an environment where everyone, from any background, can be themselves and do the best work of their lives is the right thing to do.

We’re a Stonewall Diversity Champion and we are an employer that is Disability Confident. Our staff, volunteers and young people are supported by PT CAN (our Cultural Awareness Network), PT NOW (Network of Women), PT DAWN (Disability & Wellbeing Network) and Pulse (LGBT Network). For more information, click here.

The Prince's Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. As part of this commitment, we undertake basic disclosure checks in accordance with the Codes of Practice for all roles within the Trust, and for our roles working directly with young people, at an enhanced level. Having a criminal record will not automatically exclude applicants.

About Internews:

Internews empowers people worldwide with the trustworthy, high-quality news and information they need to make informed decisions, participate in their communities, and hold power to account. Our vision is to unleash human potential everywhere by turning on the bright light of information.

For more than 35 years, in more than 100 countries, Internews has worked to build healthy media and information environments where they are most needed. We have proudly launched hundreds of sustainable organizations, bolstered the skills of thousands of media professionals, activists, and citizens, and helped our partners reach millions of people with quality, local information.

Internews is a non-profit organisation operating internationally, with administrative centres in California, Washington DC, London and Paris as well as regional hubs in Bangkok, Kiev and Nairobi. Formed in 1982, Internews currently has offices in Africa, Asia, Europe, the Middle East, Latin America and North America.

Development of the Audit Role within Internews:

Internews Europe has grown its income over the last few years since it took on UK Company and Charity Status in 2011 and 2012 respectively and as of December 2019 recorded £12.8m m in turnover compared to £3.8m in 2015. With income growth, also comes the challenge of establishing and sustaining increased controls and regulatory oversight. The UK regulatory environment has also (over the years) required organisations working in the sector to become more stringent in the ability to demonstrate efficiency and value for money.  The year 2017-2018 saw the emergence of new requirements around GDPR, Safeguarding, prevention of Terrorism etc. in addition to increased reporting by the non-governmental and other sectors, all requiring regular monitoring and oversight.

Internews Europe has experienced massive growth over the last few years which has also informed a need to grow its supporting systems and technology. To this end, management has taken steps to implementing the Business World (formerly known as Agresso), Enterprise Reporting Planning system from 2020.  

These growing developments have  informed IEU’s management of the exigent need to seek dedicated personnel to ensure the establishment and efficient running  of financial and other (Human Resources, Administration and Grants oversight) controls  that are fit for purpose, compliant with the general UK regulatory environment and aligned to the broader objectives of the global Internews.  .

The Audit Manager will have responsibility for building the financial capacity of Internews Europe’s Country offices, through the efficient running of financial and other operational processes.  The post holder will be required to  review existing procedures and work processes making  recommendations for change where necessary at both Head Quarter (HQ) and Country levels. The software migration to Business World over the next 18 months will demand dedicated time of the Audit Manager to ensure compliance, processes and procedures that work.   Due to the nature of the role, there is ample room for flexibility regarding work location.

Responsibilities:

Key Responsibilities / Accountabilities 

• Prepare Annual Risk assessments for Internews Europe’s projects and HQ operations including detailed plans of Audit reviews to be undertaken in the year. 
• Conduct risk-based field trips (and in collaboration with Internews US), where required such as shared programming.
• Carry out risk-based desktop (at HQ) reviews on sampled/selected countries
• Undertake periodical (monthly) desk top Audits for Internews Europe HQ operations
• Prepare periodical reports   for presentation at meetings of the Board of Trustees.
• Establish and maintain clear processes for smooth  relationships with Internews US and Internews Europe’s subsidiaries, Internews International (II)  and Internews Media Development (IMD)
• Support the migration to the new Accounting Software, with subsequent regular oversight for efficiency
• Conduct training on various ethics and UK regulatory requirements (such as GDPR) for both HQ and Country staff
• Producing and updating manuals and training materials (for specific audiences) as required by the UK regulatory environment.
• Reporting Audit reports at meetings of the Finance and Audit Committee (FAC).
• Ownership of the donor project audit processes ensuring smooth workflow, between teams.
• Support   the final Statutory Audit process

Division of role:

• Field audits – travel (includes Ethics/Compliance/DD)  -  20% of time spent
• HQ desk audits (including HQ donor Audits) (Ethics/Compliance/Partner due diligence reviews) - 30% of time spent
• Building capacity/Training/Developing material - 10% of time spent
• Software migration, other SW related Audits - 25% of time spent
• Reporting – Including the FAC/Board meetings - 10% of time spent
• Risk Planning/Assessments/Updates and review (especially with reference to the company’s relationship with its sister organisation – Internews US) - 5% of time spent

Skills and abilities needed to perform role:

• Good financial understanding of financial systems across sectors.
• Experience of working in an Internal Audit and Advisory capacity.
• Good grasp of financial accounting
• Good report writing, verbal communication skills
• Experience in presenting and discussing information in a logical, professional and objective manner, and to manage discussions to effectively build consensus and drive forward looking actions
• Strong knowledge of technical auditing concepts, business processes and internal control systems 
• Working knowledge of UK and US GAAP
• Good understanding of other areas of compliance, due diligence etc.
• Ability to use Microsoft applications
• Experience of ERP software is desirable.
• Availability for  field travel
• Good knowledge of the NGO sector
• Track record of effective interaction with colleagues
• Good track record in building relationships across a diverse organization.  

Qualifications

• Professional qualifications – are essential - (CCAB). Candidates who are part qualified with relevant experience will also be considered.
• Relevant Degree 

Recruitment Timeline

• Closing date for applications: 17 March 2021

Candidates must submit a succinct covering letter of no more than 2-pages explaining how they satisfy the requirements of the person speciation in addition to a CV highlighting relevant experience. The successful candidate will also be asked to provide three professional referees, one of whom must be from their most recent employer.

The above noted job description is not intended to describe, in detail, all the tasks that may be assigned but rather to give the job holder a general sense of the responsibilities and expectations of his/her position. As the nature of business demands change so, too, may the essential functions of this position.

This position will be located in the United Kingdom and therefore a successful applicant must be able to demonstrate their Right to Work in the UK in order to commence their employment

Are you seeking a fantastic opportunity to play a vital role in a dynamic growing charity supporting young refugees and asylum seekers?

The new senior post of Head of Finance and Internal Operations, is an exciting role which is critical for Young Roots' delivery of our new three-year strategy.

Reporting directly to the Chief Executive, and a key member of the Senior Management Team, the role combines strategic thinking and operational activity.  The post-holder will have an excellent track record of charity finance leadership and operation, and be excited by building a wider team to manage Human Resources and IT and other internal functions.

Young Roots is at an exciting stage of its development.  Our income has trebled in the last 5 years, and the number of restricted funds has increased five-fold in the same period.  This growth has enabled us to develop our services and activities to support more young refugees and asylum seekers in a deeper and more sustainable way.  The new senior post of Head of Finance and Internal Operations, is an exciting opportunity to play a vital role in enabling the charity to deliver our new three-year strategy, ensuring we are achieving our targets for the years ahead.

Young Roots recognises the positive value of diversity, promotes equality and challenges discrimination. We value the differences that a diverse workforce brings and are committed to inclusivity, and to employing and supporting a diverse workforce. We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, and particularly welcome BAME candidates and those with lived experience of migration and the asylum system. Our selection procedures ensure that people are treated on the basis of their relevant merits, experience, skills and abilities. Young Roots is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults. Successful applicants will be required to undertake a criminal record check via the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Preparation of statutory accounts for external audit. Reporting on Annual accounts and analytical review of the accounts.

Client Details

Our client is within the higher education (university) sector seeking additional support from an experienced Financial Accountant.

Description

Key responsibilities of the Interim Head of Financial Accounts:

- Prepare the Statutory Accounts of the University and subsidiary companies accounts to publication standard in accordance with GAAP and the HE and FE SORP, FRS 102.

- To lead and manage the internal financial month and year end closedown procedures for the University.

- Manage, develop and motivate the central Financial Accounting Team.

- Ensure that Statutory Accounts and submission of Annual Returns for the Group are submitted on time to Companies House.

- To be the key point of contact with the external auditors and liaison with the internal auditors for relevant matters.

- Treasury management, cash flow forecasting and management of cash resources in line with the Treasury Management Policy.

Profile

The successful Interim Head of Financial Accounts:

- Must have University sector experience

- Significant experience in the preparation of Statutory Accounts for external audit at University entity, subsidiaries and associated companies levels and filing accounts with regularity bodies;

- Reporting on the Annual Accounts and analytical review of the Accounts to F&R, Audit Committee and BoG;

- Significant experience of managing cash flow forecasting, covenant compliance, reporting to banks and treasury management procedures and processes;

- Strategic Financial Reporting, revenue and capital;

- Experience of embedding and ensuring compliance with current accounting standards in University, day to day financial operations and of managing the internal financial regulations process;

- Developing and implementing significant change in financial systems and information to deliver measurable benefits to the organisation.

- Maintenance of financial systems and monthly financial reporting to tight deadlines.

Job Offer

For the successful Interim Head of Financial Accounts there is a day rate of £300 - £350, March start date and an opportunity to enhance skills developed in the higher education sector.

Our partner has emerged as a key targeted healthcare service provider in Cambodia. In addition to offering treatments, it runs an education programme for nurses and doctors in-country. They are seeking a Head of Finance to oversee their finance function.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee and maintain an effective finance function, ensuring a sound control environment and reviewing, improving & streamlining accounting & financial management processes as required.  
• Manage compliance with regulatory and audit requirements.
• Lead on the preparation of the annual organisational budget and long-term forecasts.
• Oversee all aspects of financial reporting for the Executive Committee, Board, internal departments and external stakeholders, including donors.
• Risk management
• Undertake special projects, including support with a new system implementation and lead on the introduction of a fee-based service.

Person Specification

• Experienced senior finance professional, with strong technical background, a commercial mind, and experience developing financial management strategies in complex environments.
• Strong analytical background, with experience in financial modelling and analysis.
• Experience of system implementation, and strong computing skills.
• Experience of grant management in a complex NGO, knowledge of developing bids & proposals, grant compliance, management & reporting is highly desirable.
• Strong finance business partner, ability to work effectively with the executive team, junior staff and a variety of external stakeholders, including donors and government officials.  
• Experience of working in the healthcare sector is highly desirable.
• Able to provide leadership, culturally sensitive, resilient, flexible and self-motivated

Senior Audit Advisor - Enforcement

• Are you a qualified accountant with substantial experience at director level or above in the audit of listed and other public interest entities?
• Do you have strong technical audit and accounting skills?

• Do you have a good understanding of the requirements of a regulatory or disciplinary process including a thorough understanding of the difference between the requirements of audit and investigation?

If so, our client may be interested in speaking with you. A regulatory body who set and enforce accounting and audit standards and codes in the UK, are entering an exciting time in their mission as they involve to become a new body.

This is a new important advisory role, which will help to support delivery of the Enforcement Division's objectives. The Senior Audit Advisor will help to ensure that investigations and enforcement action are conducted efficiently, effectively and to the highest standard.

The Senior Audit Advisor will provide audit expertise to support the Enforcement Division's casework and case strategy in complex and often high-profile investigations under the Audit Enforcement Procedure. The role will involve advising across a portfolio of investigations and enforcement proceedings handled by multi-disciplinary teams of forensic accountants, lawyers, and legal assistants.

Many of the investigations are large, complex, and high-profile and our cases regularly require liaison with other investigators including the Serious Fraud Office, the Financial Conduct Authority, the Insolvency Service, and the Pensions Regulator.

The role includes:

• Assisting in identifying issues of potential non-compliance with the regulatory framework, including Auditing, Ethical and Quality Control Standards and Audit Regulations
• Assisting investigation case teams to determine key focus areas at the commencement of an investigation
• Liaising with forensic accountants and lawyers during the investigation and advising on any change in focus or additional lines of enquiry
• Reviewing sections of complex audit files and aspects of firm-wide policies and procedures as necessary
• Drafting reports/advisory memoranda for case teams or external advisors as required to explain complex accounting or auditing issues
• Advising case teams on the seriousness/significance of breaches identified
• Assessing the reasonableness of judgements made by fellow audit professionals on cases under investigation
• Advising case teams of issues requiring external expertise
• Considering the external expert's initial conclusions and providing insight on possible areas for clarification or expansion
• Helping investigations to progress in a fair and professional manner

The Person:

The successful candidate will be a qualified accountant with substantial experience at director level or above in the audit of listed and other public interest entities.

Candidates will be expected to demonstrate the competencies set out below:

• Strong technical auditing and accounting skills
• Strong written and oral communication skills, including drafting reports/memoranda on individual investigations to be used by internal case teams and external advisors
• Ability to explain complex accounting and auditing concepts in an easily comprehensible manner to a non-accounting audience
• Capable of working with minimal supervision and taking sole responsibility for the accuracy and quality of the work product
• Ability to challenge the judgements and quality of work performed by engagement partners and other members of the audit teams whose files are subject to investigation, including the largest and most complex audits
• Effective project and time management skills to complete assignments within the timetable set and meet a complex series of deadlines for the different stages of an investigation
• Ability to provide valuable and timely input into drafting precise and challenging questions for audit team members, for either written or oral questioning
• Good understanding of the requirements of a regulatory or disciplinary process including a thorough understanding of the difference between the requirements of audit and investigation

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Our partner has emerged as a key targeted healthcare service provider in Cambodia. In addition to offering treatments, it runs an education programme for nurses and doctors in-country. They are seeking a Head of Finance to oversee their finance function.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee and maintain an effective finance function, ensuring a sound control environment and reviewing, improving & streamlining accounting & financial management processes as required.  
• Manage compliance with regulatory and audit requirements.
• Lead on the preparation of the annual organisational budget and long-term forecasts.
• Oversee all aspects of financial reporting for the Executive Committee, Board, internal departments and external stakeholders, including donors.
• Risk management
• Undertake special projects, including support with a new system implementation and lead on the introduction of a fee-based service.

Person Specification

• Experienced senior finance professional, with strong technical background, a commercial mind, and experience developing financial management strategies in complex environments.
• Strong analytical background, with experience in financial modelling and analysis.
• Experience of system implementation, and strong computing skills.
• Experience of grant management in a complex NGO, knowledge of developing bids & proposals, grant compliance, management & reporting is highly desirable.
• Strong finance business partner, ability to work effectively with the executive team, junior staff and a variety of external stakeholders, including donors and government officials.  
• Experience of working in the healthcare sector is highly desirable.
• Able to provide leadership, culturally sensitive, resilient, flexible and self-motivated.

This role is based in Cambodia. 

We’re seeking a qualified management accountant who wants to use their skills and experience to help us tackle the climate emergency and relieve the misery of cold homes.

This is a new role designed to expand our capacity to provide day-to-day financial management across the organisation. We are looking for a qualified management accountant with at least 5 years post qualification work experience, including at least 2 years proved experience in a financial management role and experience of using SAGE accounting software on a day-to-day basis.