Accounting for International Development

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Accounting for International Development
Jul 31, 2025
Full time
Our partner, a leading international not for profit, seeks an experienced Finance Manager to lead on the financial management of a complex multi-country & multi-grant project. This role will really be suited to someone interested in developing and strengthening systems and processes & providing financial oversight, whilst working with multiple stakeholders. Responsibilities Provide financial management oversight on the project, verifying project-specific transactions and ensuring that financial data is up-to-date; and ensuring adherence to the organisation s financial policies. Lead the project s annual budgeting and forecasting process, allocating funds across country and global teams & operations. Prepare and deliver timely and accurate financial reports for the organisation s project, including monthly, quarterly, and donor-specific reports for internal and external stakeholders. Develop and implement financial controls and processes to ensure compliance to donors and organisational policies, including tools such as templates, checklists, and manuals. Review budgets, quarterly reports and variance analyses, reforecasts, cash requests and agreements from sub-grantees; and ensure that they understand guidance on compliance and financial reporting. Treasury management monitoring and analysis foreign exchange fluctuations, and their impact on project delivery. Responsible for supplier management, including reviewing contracts. Management of a Finance Officer Requirements Qualified accountant (and holding an active membership with an accountancy body) with experience in designing, developing and strengthening processes and controls for complex multi-country, multi-grants projects. Experience in the financial management and administration of grants, including budgeting, forecasting, undertaking analysis & monitoring, and reporting. Experience of donor compliance and reporting, including of institutional donors with complex compliance and reporting requirements. Experience of working specifically in the context of sub-grantees and implementing partners on the ground. Strong analytical, communication and presentation skills, able to analyse complex financial information to provide the full picture on the project implementation, and to be able to present this alongside other analyses and reports to senior internal and external stakeholders clearly and succinctly. A strong command of the English language. Able to work effectively under pressure This is a permanent role; the candidate will need to have the right to work in the UK without requiring sponsorship. The organisation offers hybrid working with the candidate expected to be in the London office at least 2 days/week
Accounting for International Development
Feb 07, 2025
Full time
Leading international development grant assurance specialists seek experienced French speaking audit professional for exciting management opportunities. Responsibilities • Travelling internationally to a wide range of locations, on a regular basis, conducting audits or special assignments; working with, and supporting NGOs, public sector organisations & institutional donors such as the UN. • Demonstrate a detailed knowledge of public sector audit issues and techniques and provide guidance to other team members based on previous experience; • Demonstrate a detailed understanding of public sector structures and the legal and contractual frameworks in which the assignments are performed and provide guidance to other team members based on previous experience; • Demonstrate a detailed understanding of International Standards on Auditing (ISAs) and provide guidance to other team members based on previous experience; • Be involved in the assignment process from planning to finalisation; Prepare a tailored plan for large or complex assignments based on an understanding of the terms of reference; • Lead assignment fieldwork teams including locally based staff for large or complex assignments; • Demonstrate the ability to identify the findings on an assignment and write them up in a detailed, precise and clear way in the assignment report; • Lead opening meetings and present the audit findings at closing meetings; • Conduct assignments in a sceptical but constructive manner; • Draft a report for each assignment on a timely basis; • Be responsible for completing the audit programme and audit file; • Be aware of assignment deadlines and work with the team to ensure deadlines are met; • Monitor the time spent on assignments against budget and discuss with the Manager if budget overruns are anticipated; • Prepare proposals for specific assignments within a framework contract • Contribute to drafting tenders; • Identify potential opportunities for obtaining new work. Take action to follow up such opportunities with a manager/partner; • Develop internal contacts and demonstrate an awareness of the services offered by other departments in the firm; Internal development • Provide on the job training and guidance to more junior team members throughout the assignment process; • Contribute to office-based training sessions including development of training material; • Conduct induction training for new staff members; • Do job appraisals for more junior team members; • Check that the staff planner is kept up to date for each assignment; Please note, if you are not a fluent French speaker similar opportunities may be availabe - so please apply.
Accounting for International Development
Sep 23, 2022
Full time
Our close partner is providing financial services guidance to a number of large institutions around the world, the International Development team works closely with global clients - such as UNICEF, The World Bank and the Gates Foundation - particularly those involved in international development, grant-making and grant-funded programmes. The Assistant Project Coordinator assists the project coordination team with the day-to-day administrative tasks required for the full life cycle of any assignment offered to our clients; from the bid and proposal process, to client take on procedures, assignment planning, through to assisting with the report finalising, database management, supplier invoice processing and ultimately billing the client. The Assistant Project Coordinator is allocated specific clients and works closely with the respective Project Coordinators and Project Managers. The Assistant Project Coordinator is a key part of the contract team and should always be able to assist as and when required. Depending on the individual client/contract, the following tasks may vary. Responsibilities Assist with proposal and tender submission, including preparing project budgets and schedule templates, liaising with prospective staff and ensuring all proposals are submitted within the respective deadlines Ensure that contracts are as per the issued proposals, that all terms agreed are in orgs's best interests and support the Managers/Partners in any contract administration required including completing client take on procedure forms Assist with planning the fieldwork of the project, including agreeing dates with the beneficiary, liaising with internal and external staff to ensure they can perform the required service on the agreed dates and that all parties have the necessary information to ensure the project fieldwork runs smoothly Draft contracts between org and any subcontracted firm, or any non-payroll labour staff member required Monitor and track project progress and on our 'Control Schedules' and other databases to ensure all stakeholders are kept up to date with any project developments Act as the point of contact for all internal stakeholders Assist the manager in any report-editing tasks that may be required & deliver final product to client Monitor internal staff working hours & expenses incurred, to ensure project budgets are adhered to Check and process external suppliers' invoices, making sure all days worked and expenses incurred are within the agreed budget, liaising with finance as and when issues arise Assist in client billing, ensuring that all bills issued are as per the contractual terms between the firm and the client, that all costs are accounted for, and that bills are paid by the client in a timely manner Create and maintain comprehensive project documentation for future use, ensuring that all projects are properly logged and can be used in future proposals/tenders General: translate documents if possible, maintain online filing system of documentation by client and by assignment, archive files when necessary Other Be aware of and comply with the firm's policies at all times Record time accurately using the HR systems Any other duties appropriate to the level of responsibility of this post, for which the post holder has the necessary experience and/or training Be aware of the firm's risk management and practice assurance procedures and ensure compliance Ensure continuing professional development is up to date at all times Requirements Fluent English in both verbal and written with excellent professional communication skills A second language - French or German would be an advantage Competent using MS Office including intermediate Excel skills Inbox management experience Able to meet deadlines Good numeracy skills Strong organisational and time management skills with ability to prioritise and multi-task Able to work under pressure with accuracy and focus Good eye for detail and the ability to follow through tasks Able to be a self-starter and work on own initiative Able to demonstrate problem solving skills Comfortable within a changing and developing environment
Accounting for International Development
Dec 03, 2021
Full time
Our partner is a healthcare charity, who after experiencing growth over the last 12 months, is seeking to recruit an all-round finance business partner, who in addition to supporting finance staff in the country offices overseas, will be willing to work on a range of tasks, as required by the organisation. Responsibilities Support in preparing budgets and in reviewing project- and country-specific forecasts Review monthly management accounts, analysing these and providing feedback to senior staff. Acting a business partner to the country finance teams, reviewing their month-end checklists, reviewing donor reports, and supporting in the preparation of grant and annual audits. Providing guidance, technical support and coaching to the country finance teams on financial accounting & internal controls, internal reporting, and donor compliance and reporting queries. Support the programmes and fundraising team in the development of budgets for new donor proposals. Undertake analytical tasks, and any other ad hoc tasks as required by the team Requirements Qualified accountant (ACA, CIMA or ACCA) with a experience of financial accounting & strengthening internal controls, and at least 3 years of experience in a business partnering role within an international charity. Experience in developing and monitoring budgets, forecasts, preparing & reviewing management accounts, and undertaking analysis. Strong analytical and report writing skills (in English). Strong IT skills, specifically advanced MSExcel skills. Demonstrable experience of business partnering and relationship building skills. Able to work effectively with a range of stakeholders, and demonstrate sensitivity when working with overseas staff. Flexible, understanding that they will be coming to an environment with varied workload and able to manage this and take on a range of tasks. Trouble shooter and problem solver Working knowledge of French is desirable but not essential The role is only open to those with the right to work in the UK without requiring sponsorship. The organisation offers hybrid working with the individual expected to spend one day every 10-12 days in the London office.
Accounting for International Development
Dec 03, 2021
Full time
Our partner works to support people affected by conflict. They are seeking an early career finance officer, with a background in working in an international charity to take on a hands-on grants compliance and management role, with a strong element of business partnering & capacity building. Responsibilities Grants management. This includes keeping grants records up-to-date, analyse and report on grants expenditure versus budget, update financial forecasts on grants, and prepare for and coordinate grants audits. Lead on producing financial reports for donors. This includes working with partner organisations to develop their financial processes, and to coordinate and improve their financial reporting. Ensure that the organisation, and its partners understand and are adhering to the grants compliance requirements of their donors. Lead on tracking of overhead & staff costs from the grants. Support in preparing and updating the organisational budget and forecasts, and in the development and preparation of budgets for new funding proposals. Requirements Part qualified or qualified accountant with at least 2 years' of experience working in a charity finance role for an INGO. A good understanding of fund accounting, and the grants compliance and reporting requirements of institutional donors, including FCDO and USAID. Experience in supporting in budget creation & developing budgets for funding proposals, and in undertaking budget analysis. Strong reporting writing skills in English. Good knowledge of controls & processes, and comfortable supporting partners in developing these. Some experience of capacity building is strongly desirable. Excellent business partnering skills, able to work effectively with a range of stakeholders in the UK and overseas. Knowledge of French is strongly desirable This role is open to those candidates with the right to work in the UK without requiring sponsorship. The organisation is offering hybrid working with the individual expected to be office-based in London for 2 days/week.