*Candidates will be considered as they apply so early applications are encouraged

*Candidates must already have the right to work in the UK

Financial processing

• Process donations received directly into AKF (UK)’s bank accounts into Raiser’s Edge and Dynamics promptly and accurately
• Process donations received from online fundraising websites into Raiser’s Edge and Dynamics promptly and accurately
• Process donations received through the AKF (UK) website into Raiser’s Edge and Dynamics promptly and accurately
• Process monthly donations from Jamatkhanas into Raiser’s Edge and Dynamics promptly and accurately
• Process all non-donation related income received into Dynamics promptly and accurately
• Ensure all cheques and cash received are banked promptly
• Ensure funds received for other AKDN agencies are transferred on a quarterly basis

• Ensure supplier invoices are authorised by the relevant budget holder and entered into Dynamics promptly and accurately

• Prepare payments on online banking system and ensure payment paperwork is sent to the bank signatories in good time
• Process all bank payments, interest payments, deposit movements and bank charges into Dynamics

Financial controls

• Complete the reconciliation of Raiser’s Edge to Dynamics and to the bank on a monthly basis
• Complete bank reconciliations on a monthly basis
• Complete the reconciliation of all funds received for other AKDN agencies on a monthly basis
• Complete other balance sheet reconciliations as required by the Financial Controller

Financial administration

• Ensure Raiser’s Edge is up to date with key donor information and standing data
• Ensure that backups of Raiser’s Edge are performed on a regular basis
• Send letters to donors to acknowledge donations received on a timely basis
• Inform the AKF (UK) National Committee Chairman of all donations greater than £10k
• Ensure AKF (UK) Gift Aid declaration forms are up to date and in line with current legislation
• Prepare and submit the online Gift Aid claims on a quarterly basis
• Provide assistance with the annual audit and in the preparation of the statutory accounts as required

Income reporting

• Produce the monthly report on all donations
• Produce monthly reports for AKF Geneva on Golden Jubilee and Diamond Jubilee donations
• Produce monthly reports for other AKDN agencies on donations received by AKF (UK) on their behalf
• Produce other ad-hoc reports on income as requested by the Financial Controller

Supporting others

• Support the Finance Officer (Expenditure) in their duties, in order to be able to cover in their absence
• Perform any other financial duties and responsibilities as assigned by the Financial Controller

Qualifications

• CCAB qualified accountant (desirable)

Experience

• Minimum of three years hands-on experience in financial accounting
• Advanced experience using Excel and integrated multi-ledger accounting systems
• Experience working in a multi-currency environment (desirable)
• Experience of charity accounting and knowledge of such requirements
• Experience working as part of a small hands-on team

​Skills

• Good interpersonal, customer care and liaison skills with a wide range of stakeholders
• Strong numerate skills with acute attention to detail
• Fluent in oral and written English
• Proficient in all Microsoft Office applications, especially Excel
• Ability to work under pressure, manage competing priorities and delivering to tight deadlines
• A commitment to high professional and personal standards and continuous improvement
• Ability to work in a multi-institution network within a multicultural environment