Management Accountant Jobs in Hounslow, Greater London
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The Richmond & Hounslow Methodist Circuit is looking for a reliable and committed individual to support the life and work of our group of churches in SW London. They will play a crucial role in ensuring the proper organisation and management of our finances to enable our mission.
Key responsibilities:
- overseeing the Circuit’s day to day financial management
- supervising payroll and staff expenses
- financial reporting
- working with our accountants to produce annual accounts
- helping the Circuit to plan for the future
- advising on all financial matters
Benefits:
- £12,376 per annum based on 14 hours a week (£17.00 per hour; equivalent to £33,592 pa full-time)
- pension contribution of 6%
- working from home, with occasional in-person meetings
- flexible working
- 30 days a year annual leave (f/t equivalent, including bank holidays)
- annual leave increases with long service
- opportunity for additional hours, by mutual agreement
- supportive staff team
- helping local communities thrive and serve those in need
For more details, please see the detailed job and person specification, and the terms & conditions.
This is a new role for the Circuit, replacing a volunteer. In designing the position, the Circuit has aimed for maximum flexibility to secure the best candidate for the role. Initially, the person will need physically to attend some meetings to familiarise themselves with the Circuit's operations and ensure a smooth hand-over. For the right person, though, there will be considerable flexibility about how the duties are fulfilled in the longer-term. It is specifically expected that the role will allow for flexible scheduling to accommodate other responsibilities, including caring.
The Richmond & Hounslow Circuit comprises seven churches in southwest London. As with all Methodist circuits, these churches function autonomously yet collaborate closely in their ministry and mission efforts. The Circuit oversees joint resources, including staff and property. Presently, it employs four full-time ordained ministers, one full-time lay pastor, and a part-time administrator. As a part of the Methodist Church, its mission is “to respond to the gospel of God’s love in Christ and to live out its discipleship in worship and mission”. To fulfil this mission, the Circuit fosters a broad spectrum of ministry within its congregations, focusing on worship but also engaging in outreach to the homeless, asylum seekers, new parents, and various other groups. Joining a welcoming team, the successul applicant will be a crucial part of an organisation committed to serving Christ and the community.
Closing date for applications: 10 May, 2024 (to begin work as soon as possible)*
* Please note that we will offer interviews earlier than the closing date for suitable applicants, so we strongly encourage you to apply as soon as possible, if interested.
The successful applicant will have the right to live and work in the UK. Although this post is home-based, the Officer will need routinely to attend meetings in London. Owing to the nature of the employment, we are unable to offer support in obtaining a working visa.
To apply, please send an expression of interest of no more than 500 words on how you meet the skills required for this post and a CV to Rev’d Geoffrey Farrar, Superintendent Minister, Richmond & Hounslow Circuit.
To respond to the gospel of God’s love in Christ and to live out its discipleship in worship and mission.
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About the role
The St Pancras Community Association (SPCA) is a charity delivering high quality services for Camden residents, especially the lively and diverse community of the St Pancras and Somers Town ward. As the Director of SPCA you will lead and guide a highly skilled and motivated team to make the SPCA a community hub and a centre of excellence which has a positive impact on the lives of local residents.
The governance of SPCA is overseen by a Board of Trustees. The Director will report directly to this Board and work closely with Board members.
Key responsibilities
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To build strong relationships with members of the local community, community groups, representatives and service providers to ensure that strategies and services are based on an understanding of the community’s needs and the contribution that SPCA is best placed to make as part of the of the range of local support services.
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To develop and deliver a business plan based on a financially sustainable strategic vision and which maximises the use of existing and emerging funding and income generation sources and opportunities.
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To provide a caring and highly supportive working environment which enables all staff and partners to fully contribute their skills, knowledge and perspectives.
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To manage, plan and monitor budgets to ensure the continuing financial sustainability of the Centre and to work with the Treasurer to ensure that the Centre is operating effective, and compliant accounting practices, policies and procedures.
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To ensure that SPCA fulfils its legal and procedural obligations under relevant legislation.
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To maintain an effective and transparent working relationship with the Board of Trustees to
ensure that Trustees are kept informed of opportunities, threats and challenges and are fully involved in decision making.
Main tasks
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Overseeing all fundraising activities from trusts, the local authority, local businesses and the community.
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Overseeing the development and implementation of an income generation strategy that includes maintaining and securing funding from statutory bodies, charitable trusts and any other relevant agencies/organisations and delivering charged services.
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Forming collaborative partnerships with organisations and agencies from all sectors that can be developed into services and business ventures
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Line managing key staff and ensuring that effective line managing processes are in place for other staff and volunteers. The postholder will directly line manage approximately xxx staff.
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Holding monthly staff meetings where everyone is heard and respected
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Ensuring all employees receive appropriate line management, where issues and problems
that arise are handled with sensitivity and a high priority is given to staff development.
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Overseeing the recruitment and induction of new staff in accordance with the SPCA’s Equal Opportunities.
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Ensuring arrangements are in place for the systematic collection and review of employees opinions and the opinions of service users and potential users
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Ensuring effective systems are in place for monitoring and evaluating project performance.
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Attending meetings of the Board of Trustees as appropriate.
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Keeping the Chair, and other Trustees as appropriate, informed about SPCA’s business
between formal Board meetings.
Person Specification Essential
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Experience of managing an organisation or department at a senior level.
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Experience of delivering services and activities which have had a measurably positive impact
on communities or specific groups.
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Experience of financial planning and maintaining financial sustainability by activities such as
securing external funding, securing sponsorship and charging for services.
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Experience of delivering successful marketing and promotional activities.
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Experience of staff management and successful team building.
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A commitment to advancing and developing equal opportunities and anti-
discrimination/anti-harassment policies.
Desirable
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Experience of managing an organisation within the voluntary and community sector.
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Experience of developing policies, procedures and practices for voluntary and community
sector organisations.
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Understanding of the current and likely future funding environment of voluntary and
community sector organisations and awareness of external strategies, policies and developments affecting voluntary and community sector funding.
To apply, please send a CV and cover letter - which include 3 areas you are passionate about and would like to spearhead at the centre along with previous experience that enable you to do this leadership role. Please send this by the 17th of May.
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Donor Finance Cost and Pricing Manager - up to £51,000. London - Hybrid
For an International NGO operating in 40 countries worldwide, we are recruiting a Donor Finance Cost and Pricing Manager - Programme Design and Development. Reporting to the Senior Cost and Pricing Manager, this role will partner with the Programme Design and Development Team to secure new funding via first-class responses to country-level, multi-country, regional and global opportunities for donor funding. This role will support the team in ensuring overall quality of cost proposals and bid submissions while building capability of in-country support teams to create effective cost proposals and program budgets.
Main Duties:
- Develop Cost Proposals: Supporting the proposal development processes and coordinate the Donor cost proposal; reviewing budget templates and cost guidance for country programs, ensuring all Donor cost requirements are met. Travel to country programme to assist in budget building as required
- Manage Relationships: Coordinate with partners for the provision of budget guidelines and time-lines, review partner budget submissions ensuring standards are maintained. Ensure handover from proposal stage to securing a project is managed effectively
- Create and distribute information packs for partners with supporting financial information. Train country Programmes in the use of proposal templates and develop tools and processes for developing proposals and budgets
- Support the Donor Forecast and Pipeline Development Project Manager with reports and analysis
- Ensure there is a good understanding in the organisation of project coding, grant, and contract payment terms
- Work with the SUN systems team to ensure projects are opened and closed effectively
- Statutory and Donor Audits - ensure year end analysis of project budgets, assist partners and in-country staff prepare for donor audits
- Review country programme and external partner budgets for donor proposals
- Set up new projects in SUN and ensure donor reports are submitted and reconciled to SUN
- Review and provide analysis on the Project Finance Reports (PFRs)
- Manage the invoicing, cash flow forecasting and grant receivables balance reporting
- Monitor Consortium partner's financial performance and compliance to Donor requirements
- Ensure projects are closed-out effectively
Person Specification:
- Advanced Excel skills including H/Vlookup, If and nested If statements, Sumif/countif function, cell validation and goal seek (will be tested)
- Experience in NGO project accounting and financial management of large international projects and country programmes
- Experience of financial reporting to Governmental, Private and Institutional Donors (FCDO, USAID, Gates Foundation)
- Ideally SUN systems and Q&A experience
- Skilled in developing value for money analysis, budget narratives and cost competitiveness assessments
- Proven experience of data analysis and visualisation for internal and external audiences
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These unique and rewarding freelance audit opportunities would suit experienced experienced audit professionals that are flexible, love diverse travel experiences, supporting worthwhile causes and inspiring people. AfID is recruiting on behalf of a leading specialist in international NGO grant audit services for development donors such as the UN and the World Bank. Assignments would suit experienced qualified audit professionals with grant audit / management experience, ideally in a not-for-profit/ international development context
Role overview.
Complete international grant expenditure audits for a diverse range of projects (grant recipients) funded by international donor institutions ranging from emergency aid, to long term development in areas such as agriculture, health or infrastructure or technical research. Assignments are 1-3 weeks in length and based across the European mainland and the developing world. These are offered on an assignment by assignment basis, one to two months in advance.
Contractors can be based outside the UK
Requirements
- Qualified ACA / ACCA or equivalent – 5+ years post qualified experience
- Grant management and audit and reporting experience with international institutions. Preference given to individuals that have worked on UN or EC grant assurance assignments
- Diplomacy and cultural sensitivity while working with a hugely diverse range of clients and beneficiaries
- A real interest in international development and associated funding structures
- Ideally but not essential fluency in a second language such as Spanish, German, French, Arabic & Portugese
- Excellent communication, report writing and presentation skills in English.
- Resilience and adaptability
Personal attributes:
- At least 5-10+ years of relevant audit experience
- Ability to work under pressure; Strong planning, organisational and time management skills
- Sound technical and analytical skills, report writing and presentation skills
Passionate about international travel and development and willing to work in international locations. Individual must be prepared to travel to challenging locations when it is deemed safe to do so. Individuals must also be able to demonstrate effective past working practices when working remotely with a range of clients.
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About the World Green Building Council
The World Green Building Council (WorldGBC) is the largest and most influential local-regional-global action network, leading the transformation to sustainable and decarbonised built environments for everyone, everywhere.
Together, with 75+ Green Building Councils and industry partners from all around the world, we are driving systemic changes to:
● Address whole-life carbon emissions of existing and new buildings
● Enable resilient, healthy, equitable, and inclusive places
● Secure regenerative, resource-efficient, and waste-free infrastructure
We work with businesses, organisations, and governments to deliver on the ambitions of the Paris Agreement and UN Global Goals for Sustainable Development (SDGs).
The Role:
The Partner Engagement Lead is responsible for key account management, and specifically developing and supporting relationships with programme sponsors and partners within the WorldGBC network.
The Partner Engagement Lead will work closely alongside the programme/projects team subject leads, taking responsibility for day to day management of activities that relate to sponsors or stakeholders, including partner relationships, external collaborations and fundraising.
Working cross-functionally within a matrix-style organisation, the Lead will work collaboratively on the engagement pillar of WorldGBC's fundraising team alongside the Partnerships Manager and the Strategic Partnerships Lead. This team coordinates closely with all WorldGBC departments, in particular where sponsors are involved with initial focus on the programme/project partners.
Well-organised and a great communicator, this individual will ensure that key relationships are managed effectively across the organisation, and be detail oriented in their reporting and accounting of opportunities. The Lead should also be willing to represent the organisation in relevant external opportunities relating to the programmes as need arises - including fundraising meetings, external working groups, events or conferences.
The Partner Engagement Lead will report to the Director of Programmes Strategy.
Key responsibilities include but are not limited to:
1. Account Management: Be primary point of contact for new and existing programmatic sponsors and partners, overseeing engagement with the network and accounting with detailed reporting to ensure up-to-date partnership records. Work alongside the programmatic team leads to deliver all agreed benefits to partners, ensuring a uniform balance of benefits and opportunities across sponsors engaging in all areas of the organisation.
2. Fundraising and Budget Management: Work alongside the programme leads to secure funding and manage relevant programme/project budgets (with guidance from the Director of Programmes Strategy), including supporting grant application and reporting responsibilities where necessary.
3. Stakeholder Engagement (members and partners): Engage with stakeholders to ensure that our programmes/projects align with their goals and needs, working with the Director of Programmes Strategy and wider programme team to explore best practice engagement tactics throughout 2024.
4. Subject Matter Expertise: Stay current with the latest trends in sustainable buildings and WorldGBC programme outputs, ensuring the Lead can communicate knowledgeably about WorldGBC strategy and work areas as required.
5. Communications: Support communication for WorldGBC on topics related to sustainable buildings in relevant programmatic areas, representing the team at internal or external events or industry working groups and collaborating with Marketing & Communications on accurate messaging for publications and campaigns.
6. Supporting Programmes team: Be a committed member of the WorldGBC team and offer support, training and expertise to wider members of the team. Participate and engage in wider WorldGBC campaigns, events and deliverables, such as COP, World Green Building Week and Leadership Summit.
Skills, Experience & Education:
1. Communication and Engagement:
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
- Stakeholder engagement through active listening, empathy, and clear articulation.
- Ability to diplomatically resolve conflict and manage sensitive situations.
- Confident communication in external situations, including pitch meetings or external events.
2. Account Management:
a. Strong account management abilities, including strong organisation to facilitate multi-stakeholder and staff coordination, timeline management, and deliverable tracking.
b. Analytical skills for complex issue analysis and informed decision-making, especially in scenarios of cross-organisational partner engagement.
3. Reporting and Budget Oversight:
- A thorough understanding of budget management and willingness to work collaboratively on fundraising alongside colleagues.
- Work across teams to support them with a variety of stakeholder engagement practices, reporting, flagging and following up on all strategically relevant opportunities.
- Accurate reporting for all strategic analysis, including budget and grant reporting.
4. Collaborative working:
- Ensure that co-workers are kept up-to-date and facilitate teamwork and mutual understanding.
- Be open to new ideas and able to adjust to changing circumstances to ensure productive collaboration within diverse teams.
- Prioritise team goals over individual agendas, contribute constructively to group discussions and foster a supportive and inclusive work environment that encourages cooperation and innovation.
The ideal candidate is:
● A relationship builder – will listen to the needs of the team, industry, and GBCs, and work collaboratively to secure and manage constructive relationships with partners
● A strategic thinker – has the ability to focus on the end goal and ensure that every activity and approach is directed towards this goal
● An enthusiastic learner – willing to take on new challenges and tackle complex topics
● A creative mind – will innovate with approaches and engagement techniques
● Able to develop and implement a work plan - be meticulous in managing deadlines and deliverables, working with the marketing team and WorldGBC colleagues to ensure on-time delivery
We are committed to fostering inclusivity and diversity in our workforce. In line with this commitment, we want to ensure everyone has an equal opportunity to apply for positions within our company. Therefore, we encourage candidates to submit their applications even if they do not meet all of the stated criteria. We believe in considering each applicant's unique talents, experiences, and potential, recognising that qualifications extend beyond traditional checkboxes. Additionally, we embrace various working patterns and understand that individuals have different preferences regarding their work arrangements. Hence, we warmly welcome applications from individuals seeking diverse working patterns. We aim to create an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive and contribute, and we are excited to explore the possibilities each applicant can bring to our team.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Salary: £27,000 - £30,000 per year based on experience (Pro rata if part-time)
Terms: Permanent. Full-time or part-time with a minimum of 4 days/week (0.8 FTE).
Location: Remote. We will strongly prefer candidates who can be based in the UK.
Probation: 6 months
Reports to: Director of Finance and Operations
Who We Are
Humanists International is an international non-governmental organisation (NGO) and the global representative body of the humanist movement, uniting a diverse community of non-religious organisations and individuals. Inspired by humanist values, we are optimistic for a world where everyone can have a dignified and fulfilling life. We build, support and represent the global humanist movement and work to champion human rights and secularism.
We campaign on humanist issues. We defend humanists at risk of persecution and violence. We lobby for humanist values at international institutions, including the United Nations. And we work to build the humanist movement around the world.
Our Members and Associates include humanist, rationalist, secular, ethical culture, atheist and freethought organisations from all over the world. Our community also includes many individual supporters who share our vision and values.
About the Role
Humanists International has another separate entity based in the US. This role will be a part of the UK operations team but will collaborate with the US finance team occasionally when it’s required, for example, during the audit period. Both UK and US finance teams are managed by the same Director of Finance and Operations who is based in London.
We are looking for a highly motivated individual who can provide excellent finance and administrative support to the small, predominantly home-based team. We’re seeking someone who is personable, highly organised, has attention to detail and is keen to take initiative and learn new skills. Onboarding training will be provided, but we would like you to demonstrate transferable skills.
You will work on a wide variety of tasks which will include bookkeeping and bank reconciliations, being the first point of contact for the organisation, as well as providing general administrative support to the team. You will be comfortable working both independently and collaboratively across a diverse international team.
This is a full-time or part-time with a minimum of 4 days/week (0.8 FTE), permanent position, which is predominantly home-based but does require the attendance of in-person events such as the General Assembly and Team Building. You will also be expected to attend a number of board-level meetings held on weekends to take meeting minutes - further details are listed in the Key Responsibilities section.
We are open to flexible work arrangements and committed to diversity and inclusion.
Key Responsibilities
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Taking charge of the day-to-day financial activities and office administration of the organisation.
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Ensuring high-accuracy bookkeeping and bank reconciliation are completed to deadlines.
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Ensuring adequate financial documents are filed on Drive to comply with the audit requirements.
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Preparing invoices and receipts to stakeholders as required.
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Generating month-end Budget vs. Actual Report from accounting software on time, for the Director of Finance and Operations to review.
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Preparing financial data for quarterly Finance Report in tables for the Director of Finance and Operations to conduct quarterly financial analysis.
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Assisting the Director of Finance and Operations with the preparation of financial data, tables and files for the annual budgeting and UK audit.
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Reviewing and processing expense claims. And ensuring the Expenses Policy is being followed.
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Preparing and attaching expense receipts to the CEO’s monthly credit card statements.
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Being the first point of contact of the organisation. Managing office inbox, answering office calls and sorting out the letters.
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Attending online board meetings (four times a year on Saturdays) and investment committee meetings (twice a year on weekdays between 5-7pm) to take meeting minutes. Board meetings normally take 3 hours and investment committee meetings take 45 minutes. These meetings are usually planned 6-8 months in advance. TOILs will be provided when the meeting is held outside your normal working hours.
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Assisting the CEO with board papers and circulating them to board members before board meetings.
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Arranging flights and accommodations for the CEO and board members to attend in-person meetings when required.
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Arranging meetings for the CEO when required.
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Assisting staff and board members with queries on finance or administrative matters.
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Any other appropriate duties.
Essential Skills
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Accounting, finance, or economics qualification.
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A minimum of two years’ experience in bookkeeping and administration roles.
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Experience using financial software. e.g. Quickbooks, Xero, Sage or equivalent.
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Understanding of the chart of accounts structure, cash/accrual accounting basis.
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Understanding of the expense claim process.
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Experience preparing the budget. (Not necessarily the whole organisation’s budget, but specific section(s), for example, travel costs and fixed-costs related budget lines would be essential.)
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Excellent organisation, time management and multi-tasking skills with the ability to prioritise and plan a busy workload.
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Self-motivated and able to meet all deadlines.
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Supportive, collaborative and able to build relationships with both internal and external stakeholders.
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Abilities to work independently with initiative.
Desirable Skills
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Understanding of the annual audit process.
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Understanding of the organisation’s annual budgeting process.
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Experience of working in a not-for-profit sector.
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Awareness of charity accounting and restricted funds.
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Submitting Gift Aid Claims.
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Experience using CRM system.
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Experience in remote working.
Staff Benefits
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30-days annual leave (this is in addition to the UK public holidays). Pro rata if you work part-time.
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Remote working
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Employee Assistance Programme
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Season ticket loan
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Cycle to Work Scheme
Application Process
Please download and complete our Employment Application Form for Finance and Admin Officer below, and send it to a dedicated email address (which can be found on the last page of the Job Description PDF below) with the subject heading “Job Application for Finance and Admin Officer” no later than 10:00 am (BST) on 29th April 2024.
Successful shortlisted candidates will be notified by COB 1st May 2024.
Interviews are expected to take place on 7th - 8th May 2024 online.
This opportunity is also listed on our website: https://humanists.international/about/work-with-us/
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The Confederation of School Trusts exists to represent academy trusts and to continually enhance our education system. They are now looking for a Chief Operating Officer to develop a financial strategy and operations as they enter a new phase of development.
· Location: Remote with regular travel to Nottingham/London
Applications close at 9 a.m. Tuesday 4th June.
Who we are.
The Confederation of School Trusts (CST) is the leading advocate and support network for school trusts in England, representing approximately 75% of the academy sector. With a membership-centric approach, we prioritise the needs of our member trusts, serving as their collective voice and championing their contributions to education.
Funded through various channels, including memberships, events, and partnerships, CST operates alongside CST Professional Development Ltd, offering tailored training and services focused on trust governance.
About the role.
We are seeking a Chief Operating Officer (COO) to drive strategic development amid political shifts. Reporting to our Chief Executive Officer, the COO will oversee financial management, operations, digital strategy, and corporate governance, playing a pivotal role in shaping CST's future.
Responsibilities include financial strategy development, budgeting, compliance, and team leadership across CST and its trading arm. The COO will ensure operational efficiency, manage contracts and procurement, and spearhead digital infrastructure and information governance enhancements.
This hybrid role requires regular travel to our offices in Nottingham and London. The ideal candidate will demonstrate autonomy, accountability, and a strategic mindset, with expertise in financial planning, operational management, and digital strategy implementation.
Who we are looking for.
Proficiency in people management, culture development, and regulatory compliance is essential. Experience in charity and corporate governance is desirable, as is a genuine commitment to improving the academy trust system in the UK.
If you're a qualified accountant with a passion for driving organisational excellence and supporting education leaders, we encourage you to apply and join us in making a difference in the lives of learners across the country.
Please click 'Apply via website’ to be redirected to the Peridot Partners website, where you can find full details of the job description and register your interest to apply.
Applications for this role close at 9 a.m. Tuesday 4th June.
Westway Trust is seeking a qualified accountant to join as our Head of Finance who will lead on all aspects of the finance function to achieve the Trusts goals. You will also manage a small team and will offer strategic finance support across the range of activities undertaken by the organisation.
You will have significant experience operating at a senior level within a complex organisation and registered charity, and will possess the right blend and balance of strategic, communication, innovation and people skills.
Key responsibilities of the role include but not limited to:
- Lead, manage and improve the Trust’s finance function and provide accurate, timely and relevant financial reports as required by the CEO, Executive Team and the Trust Board.
- Be the Executive Lead of the Finance Audit and Risk Committee, ensuring timely papers to the CEO and to the Committee and Board as required and liaising with the Head of Governance and HR as required.
- Ensure the provision and reporting of financial accounts, forecasting and large-scale project/programme budgets, estate development plans, and the associated reporting.
- Oversight of the legal and financial statutory processes in line with the Charity Commission and Companies House requirements, including the Annual Audit. Allocating tasks for timely responses and keeping all colleagues abreast of progress.
- Monitor, cash flow, reserves, analysis of performance against the organisation’s annual business plan and dashboard as it relates to the finance function.
- Contribute to the overall leadership of the Trust and to the Trust’s future strategic and operational planning. Support Executive Team colleagues as required on the delivery of cross-team initiatives.
- Line management of the Senior Finance Manager, the Debt Recovery Consultant and the Development Partnerships Lead.
Essential Experience, Skills and Attributes:
- Significant and successful experience of operating as a Head of Finance, ideally in a charity setting.
- A track record of working collaboratively with a team to develop successful internal partnerships and achieve joint success against shared objectives.
- Experience of the finance function and all the associated processes, with strong attention to detail.
- Experience of implementing enhanced reporting tools within financial software, including the ability to coach others.
- Practical knowledge of VAT, including accounting of partial exemption relevant to charities.
- Experience of managing staff and supporting their development.
- Strong interpersonal skills for both workplace and external representation contexts, operating with enthusiasm, flexibility, energy and commitment and demonstrating credibility and gravitas.
Desirable Experience, Skills and Attributes:
- A good understanding of the local area.
- Experience of change management.
- Competency in use of Access Dimensions, Focal Point and other MS Office software packages.
Qualification:
- Must hold a formally recognised professional accounting qualification.
The application deadline is Wednesday 15 May 2024 when applications will be reviewed and shortlisted for interview. However, we reserve the right to close the application early. An early application is strongly recommended.
About Westway Trust:
The Westway Trust is a unique charity that stewards the resources of 23 acres of space under the Westway A40. In 2019, a local community campaign ensured that the Board of the Trust is led by local people and the Westway Trust now works together with the local community to enable North Kensington to thrive.
In 2021 a new plan was created for the organisation. This plan set a new vision, mission and values and the Trust now has a clear transformation programme to achieve social, environmental, and economic wellbeing and justice. Our leadership team is testament to our values as we strive for excellence and to deliver our ambition, we work with a full range of stakeholders including around 80 Member Organisations.
The estate is home to more than three acres of public green space, 120 tenants including more than 20 charities and non-profit organisations, two sports and fitness facilities, 48 light industrial units, 4 car parks, 34 offices, 32 shops, and an Olympic-registered skate park.
We already receive more than one million visitors each year to the estate, and we want to expand the community, cultural, retail, sporting, and enterprise opportunities here together with improvements to the public realm so that it is a place the tenants and community is proud of, and even more visitors can enjoy.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Who we are:
Muslim Aid is a UK faith-based international development organisation that provides support to communities around the world affected by disasters, conflict, or endemic poverty without regard to their social, religious, or ethnic background.
Established in 1985, Muslim Aid has facilitated the engagement of the British Muslim and non-Muslim community in support of its work in a variety of ways. Over the years, its humanitarian work has included responses to major crises around the world including, famine in East Africa, earthquakes and flooding in Pakistan and Bangladesh as well as conflicts in Syria and Yemen.
We place strong emphasis on long-term development projects that build the capacity of local people helping themselves. In addition to the 5 country offices worldwide we also work with multiple partner offices focusing on sustainable Development Programmes and providing humanitarian relief during times of crisis.
Summary of the role:
We have a great opportunity within the finance team as part of the wider Finance and Procurement Department. This opportunity is ideal for a graduate who is passionate about making a positive impact in the nonprofit sector. It's an excellent opportunity for an individual who is seeking a career in finance to gain solid experience, develop their skills and mentorship, and access professional development opportunities to kickstart their career in our organisation.
About the Role
- Assist in project planning, implementation, and monitoring under the guidance of senior team members.
- Contribute to research, data analysis, and report preparation for key initiatives and milestones.
- Provide administrative assistance, including collating key feedback and test run reports from various stakeholders, organising documentation for each stage of project implementation.
- Participate in training programs, workshops, and skill-building activities to enhance your professional competencies.
- Work collaboratively with team members and cross-departmental colleagues to achieve project goals and deliverables.
About you :
To be successful in this role:
- Education to a Bachelor's degree in Finance/Law or similar field from an accredited institution
- Knowledge and understanding of due diligence and compliance.
- Strong academic record and a passion for the nonprofit sector and social impact.
- Knowledge of International development interventions in Asia & Africa.
- Excellent communication, organisational, and time management skills.
- Ability to work effectively in a team environment and adapt to changing priorities.
Why you should Apply:
Are you ready to kickstart your career in finance and administration? Look no further! Here at Muslim Aid, we're on the lookout for ambitious graduates who are eager to dive into the dynamic world of finance and make their mark.
Benefits you will enjoy if you work for us:
- 37 days holiday (including Bank Holidays and Privilege days)
- Hybrid working
- Paid time off for medical appointments
- 2 hours lunch break on Fridays
- Time off in Lieu (TOIL)
How to apply:
To apply for this opportunity, please submit your CV, cover letter, and academic transcripts.to our Muslim Aid Website, please highlight your interest in working with our charity and how your skills and experiences align with the role.
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E3G PROGRAMME FINANCE LEAD, OPERATIONS, LONDON
E3G funding comes from a wide variety of funders around the world. We are looking for a CCAB qualified finance person with a minimum of 3 years’ experience in a charity or not-for-profit programme finance context. The role will work with the Chief Financial Officer and Programme Leads to manage our financial relationships with these funders and the end-to-end finance activities across our funders and programmes.
Background
Founded in 2004, E3G is a not for profit organisation who are world leading strategists on the political economy of climate change, dedicated to achieving a safe climate for all. Our goal is to translate climate politics, economics and policies into action.
E3G currently has offices in London, Brussels, Berlin and Washington DC. Some European travel is required.
Key Responsibilities
- Managing monthly internal project reporting to project leads.
- Managing external funder reporting and project audits.
- Liasing with project leads and project management team to provide expert advice and ensure compliance with funder regulations across projects.
- Supporting with the development and review of funder budgets for grant proposals.
- Managing staff rate card process for charging out time to funders.
- Managing cash receipts process from funders.
- Delivering regular funder income and cashflow forecasting.
- Supporting statutory audit process for revenue recognition on projects.
- Supporting management and development of internal project management system.
- Ad hoc financial analysis as required to support strategic decision making.
- Management of one Assistant Finance Manager
- Deputising for CFO at senior management and board if necessary
Experience and Skills
The successful candidate will:
- Qualified accountant with a minimum of three years post qualification experience.
- A strong desire to work for a climate change, not for profit organisation is essential. Experience in not-for-profit or charity organisations is essential.
- Strong Excel skills are essential with the ability to work competently with minimum supervision.
- Solid organisational skills and good attention to detail.
- Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Hybrid Working but ideally at least 2 days per week in the London office.
What we offer
- Permanent, full-time position.
- Flexible working arrangements and hybrid working approach.
- 25 vacation days + additional leave between Christmas and New Year.
- 7.5% Employers Pension contribution plan.
- E3G offers a reward and benefits package which compares well with other organisations within our sector. The indicative salary range in the UK for this position is up to ₤57,000- £65,000.
- Yearly process for remuneration review.
E3G is unable to provide any relocation assistance to candidates who would need to move in order to take up this position. Occasional international travel may be required from time to time.
E3G will require candidates to demonstrate that they have the right to live and work in the UK.
How to apply
Please submit your application in English
Please include:
- A CV of maximum two pages
- A cover letter of no more than one page outlining why you are applying for this role and when you would be able to start
The deadline for applications is 17 May 2024.
This is rolling recruitment with interviews being conducted until the position is recruited. We reserve the right to remove this advert, dependent on the level of response received. You are therefore advised to submit your application at the earliest convenience.
Whilst we very much appreciate the time you will have taken with your application, unfortunately due to the level of response we receive we will not be able to reply to every candidate. Therefore, if you have not heard from us with 2 weeks of the closing date please assume that on this occasion you have been unsuccessful.
E3G values diversity and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates regardless of age, gender, race, disability, sexual orientation, religion or ethnic background. We aim to build an inclusive workforce that is reflective of the populations we support, and actively seek applications from those who are marginalized and underrepresented. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities.
We work on the frontier of the climate landscape tackling the barriers and advancing the solutions to a safe climate.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Are you a qualified accountant looking for your next opportunity? We are partnered with an international non-profit, who are on the lookout for a brilliant Financial Planning and Analysis Lead to join their dynamic team.
What is the role?
Joining the team at an exciting time of change, you would be leading on all stakeholder management and reporting into the Head of Finance and based in the office three days per week.
Main responsibilities:
- Annual budgeting and quarterly forecasting; monitoring both & providing commercial analysis
- Ensuring the efficient production of monthly management accounts
- Business partnering with various departments; reporting on income and spend
- Provide ad-hoc assistance to the finance team and other non-finance stakeholders
This role is offering a salary of up to £60,000
What do you need to succeed?
- A full accounting qualification (ACA, ACCA or equivalent)
- Experience producing monthly management accounts & business partnering with a variety of stakeholders
- Experience working within a charity finance function would be beneficial
- Confident user of Excel and other accounting systems
- Strong communication skills
In our company values we aim for equity at all stages of the recruitment process, please let us know if we can do anything to make the process more accessible to you.
Job Title Finance Business Partner
Contract Type Permanent
Salary £48,314 - £50,729 with excellent benefits
Hybrid Working A minimum of 40% of working time is spent face to face, either in London office, or as a result of external engagement or travel for WaterAid. WaterAid is located at Canary Wharf, London and this will be your location and contract base. In order to apply for this post, you must be able to demonstrate your eligibility to work in the UK.
Closing date: Applications will close 23:59 on 29 April 2024. Applications will be reviewed, and interviews scheduled, on a rolling basis.
How to Apply: To see the full job pack, please click 'Apply'. Please apply by submitting your CV and a cover letter into one document in either Word Document or PDF format.
About WaterAid:
Want to use your skills in Finance Business Partnering to play a vital role in making clean water, decent toilets and good hygiene normal for everyone everywhere?
We need passionate, creative and dedicated people. In return, you will be encouraged and empowered to be yourself at your very best. Together, we will make a bigger difference.
Join WaterAid as Finance Business Partner to change normal for millions of people so they can unlock their potential, break free from poverty and change their lives for good. On top of that you'll be joining a 2020 Great Place to Work® award-winning organisation.
About the Team:
The WaterAid Management Accounting team is responsible for providing robust reporting and analysis across the organisation, to ensure that WaterAid UK makes effective financial decisions and long term plans aligned with the 10 year strategy. The Finance Business Partners are essential in ensuring that key decisions makers are informed and engaged with key financial processes and manage risks.
About the Role:
As Finance Business Partner to Communications and Fundraising directorates, you will:
- Regularly advise Communications and Fundraising leaders and senior manager to review financial aspects of their operational plans.
- Develop a systematic forecasting process for the directorate and ensure robust 3-year income and expenditure financial plans are implemented.
- Support on long term financial plans and modelling supporting WAUKs 10-year strategy.
- Develop enhanced self-service reporting relevant at budget holder and department level that supports optimal decision-making.
- Create efficient finance processes that best deliver the needs of the organisation.
- Provide training and advice to build the financial management competencies of budget holders.
- Work closely with the wider finance and IS team on delivering the organisational priorities.
You'll also:
- Work with Communications and Fundraising department heads to produce their multiple year income and expenditure budgets that are required to achieve the multi-year operational plan and strategy.
- Evaluate performance against plans and apply business insight to enable fundraising strategies to be delivered successfully.
- Use analysis to identify trends from across the department and ensure optimal financial decision-making.
- Collaborate with the wider organisation to ensure that financial management information is complete and accurate.
- Use Business Intelligence Tools to develop insightful dashboards that inform decision making and encourage self-service.
- Identify operational and financial risks and determine the method of mitigating the risk with relevant stakeholders.
- Contribute to the delivery of a successful audit and use business insights to support the production the financial statements.
- Support the restructuring and prioritisation of resources within the directorate in line with strategy ambitions.
- To perform any other duties commensurate with the post as requested by the Head of Management Accounting.
About You:
To be successful, you'll need:
- Completed a professional accounting qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, CIPFA). We are also open to part qualified candidates with the appropriate professional experience and the intention to finish remaining exams. WaterAid are committed to developing staff through professional qualifications and providing training opportunities.
- Experience of formulating, overseeing and reporting on operational plans, including KPIs.
- Demonstrable innovative ability: using data and insight to inform recommendations for improvements to products, processes or activities.
- Proven experience of using insight and analysis to provide trends, inform and drive business decisions.
- Keen interest in information systems, ability to learn new systems quickly.
- Experience of accounting for restricted funds, preferably in an international organisation.
- Adaptability to build effective working relationships with both finance and non-finance colleagues and work in a collaborative way.
- Highly organised, with the ability to prioritise and co-ordinate multiple tasks and confident to work independently.
- Excellent communication skills, both oral and written.
- Positive, proactive and flexible approach.
- Accuracy and keen attention to detail.
- Commitment to WaterAid's values and a working style that reflects these.
Although not essential, we also prefer you to have:
- Working knowledge of a budgeting and forecasting system.
- Experience of using Power BI.
- Working knowledge of SUN Vision Excel, or a similar multi-dimensional accounting system.
- Experience of scenario building.
- Experience of managing finances within a fundraising directorate.
- Experience of working effectively in different cultures, preferably gained in an international development organisation.
- Knowledge of development issues and the sector.
- Ability to influence others.
Our Benefits:
- 36 days' holiday (including 8 Bank Holidays)
- Option to buy an extra 5 days annual leave
- We offer a generous pension plan with employer contribution of up to 10%
- Wide range of flexible and agile-working arrangement
- Season Ticket Loan
- Free annual eye tests
- Pay as You Give charitable giving scheme
- Enhanced Maternity and Adoption/Surrogacy pay, Shared Parental Leave and Paternity Leave
- Sabbaticals
- Volunteer Day
Our Commitment:
An inclusive workplace: We are committed to being an organisation where everyone is included, respected, and empowered to be their best. We represent and celebrate our staff, partners and everyone we work with, and create a culture where everyone can reach their full potential.
Equal opportunities: We are an equal opportunity, disability-confident employer and are dedicated to achieving the highest standards of diversity, equity and inclusion. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, beliefs, customs, traditions and ways of life. This includes, but is not limited to, race, gender, disability, age, sexual orientation, religion, national or social origin, health status, and economic or social situation.
Safeguarding: We are also committed to protecting everyone we come into contact with. We have a zero-tolerance approach to abuse of power, privilege or trust across our global work, and any form of inappropriate behaviour, discrimination, abuse, bullying, harassment, or exploitation. Safeguarding the people and communities we work with, our staff, volunteers and anyone working on our behalf is our top priority, and we take our responsibilities extremely seriously. As a safeguarding measure, WaterAid carries out background checks on all potential employees. This is done following the conclusion of recruitment and prior to assuming full employment.
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JOB DESCRIPTION | Accounts Officer
About Al Basar International Foundation (BIF):
Al Basar is a leading charity working toward a world free from preventable blindness, where people have access to affordable and sustainable eye care. We are on a mission to create meaningful change in communities across the globe.
The Opportunity:
We are seeking an Accounts Officer to support our Finance Director in managing the financial operations within the UK office. This pivotal role contributes to our mission by ensuring financial accuracy, adhering to compliance standards, and facilitating effective financial administration.
Key Responsibilities:
- Assist in daily financial operations, including processing transactions, managing payroll, and handling expenses for staff and volunteers.
- Support the month-end financial closing process, ensuring timely and accurate reporting.
- Help in preparing and filing VAT returns and managing compliance with HMRC regulations.
- Serve as a contact point for UK banking operations, helping to maintain robust banking relationships and mandates.
- Contribute to the maintenance of financial controls and suggest improvements to enhance efficiency.
- Assist in providing financial training and support to BIF staff, promoting understanding of financial policies.
- Collaborate with the finance team to ensure alignment of financial procedures and support the Finance Director in strategic financial planning.
Competencies and Qualifications:
- Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.
- Experience in financial operations, preferably within a charity or NGO setting.
- Preferably progressing towards/has recognised accountancy qualification (ACCA/CIMA/ICAEW)
- Understanding of UK financial regulations and tax laws, with specific knowledge of VAT and GiftAid advantageous.
- Strong organisational skills with attention to detail.
- Effective communication skills, capable of working collaboratively with both finance and non-finance colleagues.
- elf-motivated with the ability to handle multiple tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
Application Process:
Why Join Us:
- Impact: Make a real difference in combating preventable blindness.
- Collaboration: Work in a dynamic, collaborative environment.
- Innovation: Bring your creative solutions to the forefront.
- Development: Access to professional development opportunities.
- Culture: Be part of a dynamic and empowering work culture.
Application Process:
BIF is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of background.
Interested candidates are invited to submit a resume and a cover letter outlining their suitability for the position.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Our partner, a leading international charity, seeks an interim Head of FP&A. This is fixed term contract to the end of 2025.
Responsibilities
- Lead in the preparation of the organisational budget, and in monitoring the budget, working with regional heads of finance.
- Lead in monitoring the pipeline of funding, forecasting grant and other income flows, cashflows.
- Advise senior leadership on managing changes in cashflow and income, in allocation of surpluses/deficits, and cost savings.
- Lead on reviewing new funding opportunities, ensuring the accuracy of funding calculations, and in the contacting process for core funding.
- Lead in undertaking analysis and creating reports, and in the continual streamlining and improvement of reporting.
- Support in the year-end accounts preparation.
Requirements
- A chartered accountant, or with a masters degree in accounting/finance/equivalent with over ten years of experience in leading the budgeting, forecasting and reporting functions of a complex international organisation.
- Experience of developing and implementing improvements.
- Strong analysis and financial modelling skills.
- Experience of working and managing an international and decentralised team.
- Strong leadership and people management skills, able to motivate a team.
- Strong systems skills, and advanced MSExcel skills.
This role has management responsibilities. The role is only open to candidates who are UK-based with the right to work in the UK without requiring sponsorship. This role offers hybrid working in the UK.
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The Job
The Finance Officer will work closely with the Business & Operations Manager (BOM). GISF is funded by various donors on different projects with overlapping resources. The Finance Officer will ensure expenditure is allocated to relevant projects and donor funds and will assist in the preparation of GISF’s annual budget, proposal budgets, and implementing budgeting and grant forecasting systems with GISF’s leadership team and project managers. The role will is offered on a part time basis with the possibility of increasing number of hours worked if required.
Job Description
Finance
- Invoicing – reviewing and paying invoices, invoicing members – ensuring compliance, authorisation requirements, flagging and investigating discrepancies and responding to related queries
- Provide financial support to the procurement process, from raising requests to assessing tenders for value-for-money and compliance.
- Validate travel expenses in advance of staff travel, and process expenses on return.
- Maintain the filing system for financial documentation
- Ensure payment documents’ compliance with GISF internal financial procedures and donor regulations.
- Produce relevant financial reports on a regular basis.
- Fulfil daily accounting tasks and assist in coordinating financial functions and services.
- Be the point of contact for GISF’s external bookkeeper and Financial Accountant
Grants
- Provide clear and relevant financial guidance for the management of ongoing projects
- Ensure that all projects implemented by GISF comply with donor financial rules and regulations as well as GISF procedures.
- Prepare and update monthly reports on grant expenditures compared to Budget (BvA), including staffing and operational cost projections
- Work with programme managers to ensure programme projections are updated, and organise monthly meetings to review BvA and projections, to ensure programme implementation is aligned with expected budget consumption.
- Provide financial inputs to formal grant reporting.
- Prepare budgets to support GISF proposals for new funding.
Corporate
- Assist in the preparation of GISF’s annual budget, including briefing the Treasurer and Board as required.
- Develop quarterly budget reports and forecasts for submission to the Board of Directors.
- Contribute to the update and development of GISF’s financial policies and procedures with the Business and Operations Manager
- Coordination with the Finance departments of GISF’s partner organisations.
- Support with all audit and compliance processes
- In addition to the above, the Finance Officer may be asked to carry out other duties requested by the senior leadership team
Person Specification
Essential Skills/Experience
- Relevant qualification in accounting – AAT or equivalent
- Knowledge and experience using Xero or similar platform
- Knowledge and experience of using an expense processing platform
- Advanced knowledge of Excel (e.g. ability to create and manipulate pivot tables and use functions such as VLOOKUP and SUMIF) (This will be assessed)
- Good communication skills and good written and spoken English
- An eye for detail and a systematic approach to work
- Ability to handle confidential information
- A team player, who relishes using their initiative and is excited to work in a rapidly growing organisation
Desirable
- Knowledge of CRM systems (GISF uses Salesforce)
- Knowledge/experience of DEXT
- Experience of working with multiple income streams from different donors
- Knowledge of donor compliance and regulations (USAID, ECHO, FCDO, etc)
What We Offer
- 25 days of annual leave increasing annually after 2 years, up to a maximum 30 days (plus bank holidays)
- Office shutdown between Christmas and New Year
- Employer Pension contributions
- A focus on professional development, including access to overseas events, workshops, and training
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.