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Global Canopy is a data-driven not for profit that targets the market forces destroying nature. We do this by improving transparency and accountability. We provide innovative open-access data, clear metrics, and actionable insights to leading companies, financial institutions, governments and campaigning organisations worldwide. 

Nature-related Finance: Nature loss poses material risks to financial institutions, as studies show more than half of global GDP is moderately or highly dependent on nature. Lack of high-quality nature-related data is one of the biggest obstacles holding financial institutions back from addressing nature-related risks. Global Canopy innovates to increase the scope, quality and accessibility of freely available data. We work to enable investors, lenders, insurers, financial regulators and others in the sector to identify and mitigate their impacts and dependencies on nature – and to seize the opportunity of investing in nature-positive solutions. Our work on nature-related finance centres on three collaborative flagship projects, the Taskforce on Nature-related Financial Disclosures (TNFD), ENCORE and The Little Book of Investing in Nature.

Global Canopy’s Finance Business Partners play a crucial role in supporting our programme teams to steward the organisation’s financial resources to achieve maximum impact, ultimately supporting a global shift to a deforestation free economy. 

We are looking for an exceptional Finance Business Partner to provide a 10 month maternity cover to support our programme teams with sound financial management. We are looking for the successful candidate to ideally start working with us no later than 1st November 2024.

To be successful in this role,  these are the things that will matter the most: 

• Customer focused with the ability and desire to build effective working relationships across the organisation, particularly with those in specific programme teams. 
• Strong analytical skills and technical competence in order to prepare reliable financial reports and guidance.
• Solutions focused on being able to identify key issues and make timely decisions to deliver outcomes.

Essential behavioural competencies:

• Collaborative - An ability to understand your audience, to analyse data and to deliver information in a clear and user-friendly manner. 
• Influential - Develop credibility with senior colleagues and stakeholders to be able to influence decision-making.
• Resilient - Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines whilst delivering to a high standard.

At Global Canopy, we value diversity and inclusion. You can read our diversity statement on our website. We encourage applications from all backgrounds and are committed to having a team with a diverse set of skills, experiences and abilities. We are committed to reducing systemic barriers in our recruitment processes. 

Global Canopy works on issues of tropical deforestation. We are particularly interested in strengthening our team to include those with a background from forest regions such as Latin America and South East Asia. We welcome applications from people from these regions.

Global Canopy is an inclusive employer and accommodations will be made to allow anyone who requires additional support to apply for this role. Please get in touch with us if you require any additional support.

The Role

At HTB and its related entities, our vision is to play our part in the evangelisation of the nations, the revitalisation of the church and the transformation of society. Each member of our team plays a vital role in making our vision a reality. As a Christian organisation our faith is an integral part of our working culture.

The key purpose of this role is to support the organisation by providing financial processes, information and strategies that contribute to the overall aims of the HTB Group and to ensure good stewardship of financial resources.
To ensure that the Finance functions, financial reporting and financial strategies support and contribute to the overall aims and success of the organisation.

Key Responsibilities

• Will contribute fully to the day to day operation of their team or area, with flexibility and without the need for close supervision
• Using a good degree of proficiency and well - established professional knowledge, will analyse and help to find solutions to challenges and issues that arise
• Support the Alpha Financial Controller in running the reporting and reconciliation systems of Alpha
• Complete monthly reconciliations (such as accruals and prepayments), as directed by the Alpha Financial Controller or with the Processing Team, if the need arises.
• Work with Accounting Processing Team on their monthly reconciliations, providing support on purchase and sales ledger
• Review the twice-monthly purchase ledger payments and monthly payroll for Alpha providing first-time compliance and accuracy checks.
• Review the monthly credit card payments for Alpha to make sure compliance with the expense policy and accuracy checks.
• Take responsibility with the Alpha Financial Controller for ensuring strong financial controls, good governance, and statutory compliance
• Assist the Alpha Finance Director and Financial Controller with projects on an ad-hoc basis.
• Detailed monthly bank reconciliation for Alpha with queries sent to responsible person for posting.
• Assist the Alpha Risk and Governance Team with Due diligence on grants outward –ensuring these are recorded completely and accurately; and that due diligence requirements are followed up, assessed, and filed
• Take responsibility for detailed analysis and reconciliation of all regional expenditure and income analysis
• Monthly Intercompany reconciliations and follow up
• Supporting the development of financial awareness across the charity and its operations at all levels of management and administration
• Review/approval of new suppliers on Dimensions (including checking and entering supplier bank details in Dimensions and Stonex)
• Assistance with Monthly Management accounts (forecasting, liaison with departments/regions etc)
• Involvement in the annual budget process (e.g. arranging meetings & checking templates to budget steer)
• Involvement in the yearend accounts preparation and Audit (Fixed Asset register, other schedules, providing samples and explanations to auditors)
• Responsible for preparing and submitting quarterly HTBG VAT returns
• First line of support for Alpha budget holders when they have questions about codes/payments etc.
• Work closely with the Alpha Fund development team to update them on financial information for donor proposals.
Other:
• Take occasional lead in Finance Team prayer sessions.
• Helping with cash collections and counts on Gift Days, LC and Focus

The Right Candidate

• Qualified/Part Qualified or qualifying accountant (ACCA/CIMA)
• Well organised and confident with numbers.
• Word, Excel and Outlook experience.
• Experience in a Finance environment is strongly desirable
• Commitment to the vision and aims of the organisation.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Ability to manage a wide variety of tasks efficiently.
• Ability to work under pressure to tight deadlines.

The Working Environment

We have a purposeful working environment where we strive for excellence in everything we do. Our workplace culture is shaped by our values which are AUGHT. They are Audacity, Unity, Generosity, Humility and Tenacity. We respect and value our colleagues, encourage and affirm often, challenge when necessary, supporting always. It is an inspiring and energising place to work where innovation and creativity is encouraged alongside passion and discipline. The staff community is warm and engaging, with lifelong friendships being built.

We are looking for a Business & Finance manager to join our dedicated team at a very exciting time.

Eggtooth was established in 2011 and has grown to be the leading creative mental health organisation in Hastings and surrounding areas. We have supported thousands of children, young people and families. We offer a unique approach to wellbeing and learning and our services are needed now more than ever before.

Essential

• Proven experience of working in a hands-on Finance Manager role 

• Strong knowledge of financial management principles, budgeting and financial reporting

• Proficient in using accounting software and MS Office (particularly Excel) 

• Experience in managing multiple, diverse income streams

• Demonstrated experience in managing financial systems, processes and controls

• Ability to work flexibly

Desirable

• Part or fully qualified accountant/bookkeeper within ACA/ ACCA, AAT or QBE or demonstrable equivalent experience

• Experience and or knowledge of the voluntary, third sector or charity sector and its financial culture

• Experience of supporting an organisation at a time of growth and transition

To ensure our finances are managed efficiently and effectively, enabling us to maximise our impact and deliver high-quality services.

Responsibilties will include:

Working closely with the Co-Director to source new business opportunities by targeting opportunities and  demographics.

Negotiating new contracts with suppliers or customers on behalf of the Eggtooth.

Preparing detailed budgets that improve the cost-efficiency of the organisation.

Responsible for the day-to-day running of the Finance function. Working with a bookkeeper to ensure accurate financial records are kept, managing payroll, online banking, Xero account and integrations.

To produce relevant, timely management accounts, cashflow  and other financial reports with analysis and commentary to inform decision-making

Deliver, oversee and develop robust financial procedures, controls and systems ensuring compliance and diligent resource management appropriate to a growing not-for-profit organisation with limited resources

Goodman Masson are working with an organisation to recruit for a Finance Analyst.

This role will focus on designing, managing, and continuously improving their financial and performance reporting system as they undergo a significant transformation. You will work closely with our project team and senior management to analyse data, provide insights, and ensure reporting integrity using Power BI and Excel.

Location: Barking

On-site requirements: 1 day a week

Salary: £60,000

Key Responsibilities:

• Help develop and test reporting framework with project team using Power BI.
• Analyse financial and performance data, providing variance analysis, trends, and actionable insights to the Senior Management Team and Board.
• Generate and deliver financial and performance reports, ensuring data integrity.
• with internal teams to gather, validate, and manage data, maintaining accuracy in all performance reports.
• Prepare and submit regulatory reporting returns as required.
• Provide clear data commentary and presentations to support key business decisions.
• Manage and continuously improve reporting systems, ensuring accuracy and compliance with industry standards.
• Conducting complex variance and trend analysis on the data used in the reports
• Dealing with management accounts in relation to budgets and forecasts

Key Skills & Qualifications:

• Strong understanding of financial management reporting and performance metrics, particularly in the housing sector.
• Strong systems knowledge and background
• Proficient in Power BI and advanced Excel, with experience in managing and analysing large data-sets.
• Recognised accounting qualification
• Able to interpret complex data, identify trends, and summarise key insights clearly.
• High degree of accuracy, with a systematic and problem-solving approach.
• Ability to present data-driven insights to stakeholders in a clear and concise manner.
• Proven experience working with cross-functional teams and building relationships with stakeholders.

Desirable:

• Experience with housing benchmarking tools like Housemark

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.

Director of Finance & Operations

Job Title: Director of Finance & Operations

Salary: Circa £85,000 per annum (depending on experience)

Hours: Full-time with hybrid working arrangement; flexible working options available (minimum 4 days per week, 40% in the office).

Location: Hybrid working blending home working with our locations in Chelsea or Harefield Hospital, with a minimum of 40% time spent in the office.

Are you an experienced senior leader, passionate about finance and operations, eager to drive strategic success and make a real impact? Do you want to help advance care for people with heart and lung diseases? If so, you could be the perfect candidate for our Director of Finance & Operations role.

This is a pivotal role within our charity, leading the finance and operations teams and supporting the Charity’s strategic direction. Reporting directly to our CEO, the Director of Finance & Operations is responsible for overseeing our finances and core services, including HR and IT, and acting as Company Secretary. You will work closely with the Senior Leadership Team, Board of Trustees, and external stakeholders to ensure the charity is well-run, financially resilient, and operationally effective.

Key Responsibilities:

• Strategic Oversight: Develop and execute strategies for Finance & Operations to ensure the charity’s assets and infrastructure provide maximum impact for beneficiaries.

• Senior Leadership Contribution: Play an active role as a member of the Senior Leadership Team, providing collective leadership, contributing to strategic decision-making, and supporting the CEO in leading the organisation.

• Financial Management: Lead the finance function, overseeing budgeting, forecasting, financial analysis, and statutory accounts for an annual income of around £11m.

• Governance: Act as Company Secretary, supporting the Board of Trustees and ensuring compliance with corporate governance requirements.

• Investments: Monitor and report on the charity’s investments, working closely with investment advisors and providing strategic recommendations (strategic reserves of £130m+).

• Operational Oversight: Lead the development of a technology strategy, ensuring IT infrastructure via our outsourced provider supports the charity’s needs and enhances user experience.

• People & Culture: Collaborate with our HR Business Partner to develop a People Strategy that fosters a culture of ambition, agility, and continuous learning, whilst ensuring operational HR support and systems are effective.

A summary of what we’re looking for:

• A fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CCAB, or CIMA) with significant experience in leading finance functions, ideally within the not-for-profit sector.

• Proven track record of managing financial and operational teams, with expertise in charity governance and accounting, investments, and strategic planning.

• Excellent leadership skills with the ability to inspire teams and work collaboratively with senior stakeholders.

• Strong analytical skills, with the ability to synthesise complex data to inform decision-making.

• A deep understanding of compliance, risk management, and regulatory requirements within the charity sector. 

The ideal candidate will have experience within a charity finance & operational role, with the corresponding knowledge and understanding of investment oversight, charity governance, and the HR & IT functions. An understanding of the healthcare context is also beneficial.

About the Organisation:

Royal Brompton & Harefield Hospitals Charity is dedicated to improving the lives of people with serious heart and lung disease. We fund life-changing projects, support cutting-edge research, and enhance the hospital environment for patients and staff. Our team is passionate, skilled, and committed to making a difference.

Application Process:

Interested candidates should click through to the application page to download the full job description and person specification. We will be using anonymised CV technology to support an inclusive recruitment process – full details on the process are included on the job description.

Closing Date: 9am Monday 21st October 2024.

Interview Dates: First round interviews are scheduled for the week commencing 4th November, with final interviews taking place towards mid-November.

We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive team. We believe that a wide range of experiences, perspectives, and backgrounds strengthens our work and helps us better serve our patients, families, and communities. We actively welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, including those who bring unique insights through lived experiences of disability, neurodiversity, diverse cultural or socio-economic backgrounds, or a deep understanding of the communities we serve. We strive to create a supportive and accessible environment where all staff can thrive and make a meaningful impact. You can read more about our approach to inclusive recruitment in the full job description.

If you’re ready to take on this exciting challenge, we’d love to hear from you!

(Click the document in the box on the right-hand side of the screen for the full details of the role and application process.)

REF-216 995 

Sightsavers implements projects in over 30 countries in Africa and South Asia working to eliminate avoidable blindness and promote the rights of people with disabilities.

Title: Accounts & Admin Assistant

Location: Islamabad, Pakistan

Contract: 12-month fixed term contract

Salary: Local Terms and Conditions apply

About the role

As an Admin & Accounts Assistant at Sightsavers, this role will be instrumental in ensuring the smooth operation of our office. The role involves providing essential support in day-to-day accounting, administrative, HR, and financial tasks.

The Admin & Accounts Assistant will work closely with our finance and admin teams, utilising solid understanding of accounting, finance, administration, and logistics to facilitate efficient office operations. Having keen attention to detail and organisational skills will be vital in managing various responsibilities, contributing to our mission of improving lives.

Principle Accountabilities

• Assist in maintaining accurate and up-to-date accounting and financial records.
• Process invoices, receipts, payments, and other financial transactions efficiently.
• Prepare vouchers using the SUN accounting system.
• Help reconcile bank statements to ensure accuracy.
• Maintain petty cash records and ensure proper disbursement of funds.
• Provide comprehensive administrative support, including scheduling meetings, managing correspondence, and overseeing vehicle operations.
• Assist with travel arrangements, including booking accommodations and organising itineraries for staff and visitors.
• Support procurement processes by obtaining quotations, preparing purchase orders, and tracking deliveries.
• Aid the procurement committee with related documentation.
• Maintain records of life and health insurance for each employee.
• Keep track of employee benefits and prepare final settlements at the end of employment contracts.
• Undertake any other tasks assigned by the SFSSM.
• Maintain and update employee records, including contracts, job descriptions, and increment letters.

The major accountabilities are not meant to be an exhaustive list of tasks. The need for flexibility is required and the post holder is expected to carry out any other related duties that are within the employee's skills and abilities whenever reasonably instructed. Please see the Job Description for full details.

About you

The Accounts & Admin Assistant will be a proactive and detail-oriented individual with a strong background in accounting and administration. They will possess excellent organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently. With a solid understanding of financial processes, they will ensure accurate record-keeping and timely processing of transactions.

The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong communication skills, enabling them to liaise effectively with team members and external stakeholders. They will be adept at using accounting software and have a keen eye for detail, ensuring that all financial records are maintained accurately.

Jobholder Requirements

Essential:

• Bachelor’s degree in commerce, Business, Accounting, Finance, or a related field. If this qualification is not held, relevant experience in a similar role will be considered.
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles, as well as administrative and logistical affairs.
• Relevant experience in administration and logistics, with a focus on inclusivity and diverse backgrounds.
• Strong organisational and multitasking skills, with the ability to prioritise effectively.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team.

Desirable:

• Experience in a reputable organisation, demonstrating a commitment to professional development.
• Familiarity with accounting software and office management tools.
• Knowledge of procurement processes and best practices.
• Experience in supporting HR functions, including employee record management.

Closing date: 10 October 2024

Next Steps

To apply for this exciting new opportunity, please complete an application via our recruitment portal. We are particularly interested in learning of your motivations for applying.

As an equal opportunity employer, we actively encourage applications from all sections of the community. Sightsavers is a Disability Confident Leader and qualified people living with a disability are particularly encouraged to apply.

About the Role

The Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition (GAIN) is seeking a visionary and strategic financial leader to join our team as Chief Finance Officer (CFO). This executive-level role offers a unique opportunity to shape the financial future of an organization committed to tackling the global challenge of malnutrition. . In the face of increasing global challenges like COVID-19, the conflict in Ukraine, and worsening malnutrition and hunger, we are driven by our strategy to transform food systems for the benefit of the most vulnerable populations.

The Role

As CFO, you will play a pivotal role in our Strategic Management Team (SMT), providing financial leadership that aligns with our bold strategy. You will ensure that GAIN’s financial plans are robust, transparent, and meet the highest standards of probity, while also ensuring compliance with donor requirements for budgeting and reporting. You will lead GAIN’s finance team, providing the strategic direction necessary to support our ambitious goals.

This role can be based in London (UK), Nairobi (Kenya), or New Delhi (India), offering flexibility for the right candidate.

Key Responsibilities include:

• Strategic Financial Leadership: Provide expert financial analysis, strategic guidance, and sound financial management across GAIN. Lead the finance team to support the organization’s strategic goals.
• Corporate Finance: Develop and manage GAIN’s corporate finance activities, ensuring robust financial systems and processes that are user-centric and future-proofed for a growing organization.
• Budgeting and Reporting: Oversee effective budgeting and financial planning, supporting the development and use of KPIs, and ensuring transparency and value for money.
• Risk, Compliance, and Controls: Manage relationships with external auditors and ensure compliance with all relevant accounting standards. Oversee risk management, financial controls, and regulatory compliance.

Your Profile

The ideal candidate will have a distinguished career in finance, ideally within the non-profit or related sectors, and a proven track record at the Finance Director or CFO level in a multi-country context. Key attributes include:

• A recognised professional finance qualification (e.g., ACA, FCA, CPA).
• Extensive experience in strategic financial planning, budgeting, and managing financial operations in a complex, global environment.
• Strong leadership and team management skills, with the ability to lead a geographically dispersed team.
• Deep understanding of diverse regulatory environments, particularly those relevant to Swiss Foundations.
• Expertise in donor and project funding, FOREX, and cash optimisation in a non-profit context.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to engage with a wide range of stakeholders, including Board members, donors, and non-financial staff.

About our Offer

Why Join GAIN? This role offers the opportunity to lead the financial strategy of a growing and highly respected organisation with a global impact. As a member of GAIN’s C-suite, you will contribute to collective strategic decision-making and play a crucial role in driving positive change. If you are passionate about improving global nutrition, thrive in a dynamic environment, and are ready to take on the challenges and opportunities that come with this role, we want to hear from you.

Benefits

Competitive Salary: A competitive salary package will be offered, commensurate with experience and qualifications.

GAIN has a fair and competitive salary structure that allows for annual progression subject to good performance. In addition, GAIN offers a total of 37 days holiday per year (including annual leave, public holidays and additional office closure days), an attractive pension scheme and competitive insurance cover including health, travel and life assurance.

We are committed to the health of our staff, especially in these challenging times, and have developed a programme of wellbeing that includes flexible working, additional leave allowances, wellbeing days, mindfulness coaching and access to independent and confidential counselling.

For more information about GAIN, our work, and the impact we are making, please visit our website.

About GAIN

The Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition (GAIN) is a Swiss-based foundation launched at the United Nations in 2002 to tackle the human suffering caused by malnutrition. Due to COVID19, conflict in Ukraine and climate change, malnutrition and hunger have worsened significantly since 2019, reversing a decade of progress. There is growing recognition that our food systems need to change if we are to reverse these trends.

GAIN’s Strategy aims to transform food systems to make healthier diets from sustainable food systems accessible to all people and especially those whose are most vulnerable to shocks. By 2027, we aim to improve the access of 1.5 billion people to nutritionally enhanced staple foods, improve the access of 25 million people to healthier diets, and support positive food system change in 10 countries. This is bold and complex, and the only way to achieve this is to work together with partners including governments, businesses, and civil society at the country and global level. These goals, and the ways of achieving them, build on our twenty-year legacy of transforming people’s lives with improved nutrition through concerted action and effective policy change.

Our Working Culture and Environment

We provide a flexible working environment that includes a combination of home and office working opportunities through our global hybrid working policy. This encourages our staff to have a healthy work-life balance and increases staff motivation, enriches employee wellbeing, and improves performance and productivity.

All of our positions are based in one or more of GAIN’s designated offices as stated on our job advertisements. Successful candidates will be based in one of GAIN’s country offices and must have the existing right to live and work within a reasonably commutable distance of the relevant city / cities in which the role is advertised. Please note, that GAIN does not sponsor working visas and relocations. 

GAIN reserves the right to withdraw an offer of employment for candidates who are considered to ineligible under the above conditions during or after the recruitment process.

To apply, please go to our website and follow the links to Careers at GAIN.

This advert closes on 27th September 2024. Early applications are encouraged. GAIN reserves the right to close this advert early should we receive suitable candidates ahead of the closing date.

The Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition is committed to equality of opportunity and creating an inclusive environment where diversity is valued.  We are keen to reflect the diversity of our society at every level within our organisation and therefore welcome applications from talented and committed people from all backgrounds, representing the diverse societies we operate in.

Our close partner is providing financial services guidance to a number of large development agencies & institutions around the world proving grants to NGOs. The International Development team works closely with these global clients – such as UNICEF, The World Bank and the Gates Foundation ensuring their funds are managed approrpiately maximising the effectiveness of crucial development projects. 

The Project Coordinator has to assist in providing project coordination for the full life cycle of any assignment offered to our clients; from the proposal process, contract management with the client, assignment planning, through to assisting with the report writing, and ultimately billing the client.

Contract Responsibilities

·Assist with proposal and tender submission, including preparing project budgets and schedules, 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 the organisations’ best interests and support the Managers/Partners in any contract administration required

·Plan 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

·Draw up contracts between our organisation and any subcontracted firm

·Monitor and track project progress and on our ‘Control Schedule’ to ensure all stakeholders are kept up to date with any project developments and that deadlines are met

·Act as the point of contact for all stakeholders (including the client, the beneficiary, internal/external teams and management)

·Assist the manager in finalising of reports & 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

·Carry out required client onboarding procedures and compliance checks

·General: translate documents, maintain filing system of documentation by client and by assignment, assist with training new project coordinators, archive files when necessar

The Project Coordinator takes responsibility for specific clients and works closely with the respective Project Managers, Manager and Partner. 

This is an amazing career opportunity for someone that want to work for a successful internationally focussed and diverse organisation truly making a difference in the world!

Grade: Grade 1

Position type: Full time, permanent 37.5 hours per week (Flexible working will be considered)

Responsible to: Deputy Director of Finance

Direct reports: None

Location: Remote working (UK only) will be considered (with travel to Truro 3 to 4 times per year) or Truro based (hybrid working, a mixture of home and office).

This role should have a willingness and ability to travel internationally at least once per quarter to programmatic locations, some of which may be insecure environments.

Role purpose:

Internal Auditor is a new post at ShelterBox. The charity has grown significantly in recent years and now the charity is looking for a motivated experienced internal auditor to join the finance team and establish the new internal audit function.

Plan and deliver internal audits to provide assurance that financial and other control procedures are appropriate and implemented as designed.

Plan and deliver work that identifies risks and potential improvements within; ShelterBox’s overseas activities, the way ShelterBox work with Partners, Partner activities, ShelterBox’s approach to UK based financial activities and continually in ShelterBox’s approach to internal audit.

Design, instruct and conduct standard review activities to act as an important element of ShelterBox’s control environment to deter and detect potential fraud, overseas and in the UK.

The work of the Internal Auditor is closely aligned with the work of the International Programmes Team, the person in this role will support and collaborate with the International Programmes Accountant and the Broader team.  This is not just a financial audit brief, our internal audit function will have a remit covering both operational and financial controls. Whilst this role will perform some review of UK controls, its main focus will be upon our overseas humanitarian projects. There should be a willingness and ability to travel internationally at least once per quarter to programmatic locations, some of which may be insecure environments.

Who are we looking for?

A proactive and enthusiastic self-motivated individual with experience delivering high quality Internal Audit services in an INGO setting. Experience in developing services, new competencies or leading on projects will be beneficial to demonstrate skills needed to develop a new service like the Internal Audit Function at ShelterBox.

The successful candidate must have a recognised qualification which implies a thorough knowledge of the principles, procedures and practices of accounting, financial records and

transactions. These can include one of the following: ACA (Association of Chartered Accountants), CIMA (Chartered Institute of Management Accountants), or ACCA (Certified Chartered Accountant), or international equivalent.

The ideal candidate will be a great communicator and be proven in building and maintaining effective relationships, across teams and with external stakeholders. A communicator able to modify presentation techniques depending on recipients.

Duties will include but not be limited to:

Responsibility for Internal Audit Function

· Responsible for delivery of Internal Audit services that meet the needs of ShelterBox.

· Develop and have approved, terms of reference, common processes, procedures and methodologies for the Internal Audit Department.

· Agree Short, medium and long-term plans for the future Internal Audit Department activities.

· Deliver internal audits to provide assurance that financial and other operational control procedures are adequate, effective and efficient and implemented as designed.

· Deliver internal audits that provide assurance over the stewardship of ShelterBox assets, operational controls and the probity of ShelterBox’s financial reporting.

· Deliver internal audits that provide assurance that ShelterBox and partners comply with UK and overseas legal requirements and contractual obligations.

· Undertake investigations into suspected fraud, or other financial irregularities, whilst complying with best practice and data protection, confidentiality etc

· Respond to requests for assistance and advice from management in respect of any matters relating to systems of control, risk management and governance.

· Work within ShelterBox UK and ShelterBox overseas operations, as well as with partners, affiliates and subsidiaries.

· Support the International Programmes Accountant to deliver effective support for International Programmes team and partners.

· Identify and share common issues highlighted during audits and best practices.

· Support year end accounts preparations by producing deliverable to support the audit or substantiate figures that are incorporated into year end accounts.

· Stay abreast of changes in regulations, and emerging risks to ensure audit processes remain relevant and effective.

Lead and carry-out risk-based internal audits

· Conduct the audit planning process, define the audit scope and prepare the Terms of Reference.

· Organise required logistics arrangements for the audit.

· Prepare the audit work programme.

· Complete and document the audit work (incl. interviews, testing, field visits if applicable and other as appropriate).

· Ensure findings are monitored and implemented.

Ensure good communication with the auditees and communicate the results of audit assignments to relevant internal stakeholders.

· Facilitate the audit kick off meeting.

· Organise and hold debriefing meetings with relevant stakeholders.

· Write the audit report including contextual elements, audit findings, associated risks and recommendations.

· Collaborate with colleagues and partners to develop action plans to address audit findings and track the implementation of corrective actions.

Interviews for this role are planned for 10th and 11th October 2024 and will be conducted remotely on Teams. 

About The Organisation:

Our client is London's leading space for contemporary culture, showcasing cutting-edge work across film, music, performance, and visual arts. They provide a platform for today’s most progressive artists and ideas, encouraging cross-disciplinary creativity.

About the Role:

We are seeking an experienced and technically strong Financial Controller to oversee the daily operations of our finance department. This key role ensures accurate financial accounting, effective management of payroll processes, and the control of cash resources. You will work closely with the Director of Finance and Operations to produce robust management accounts, forecasts, and budgets, and manage ad hoc finance projects as needed. Your expertise will ensure that our internal financial controls are both appropriate and effectively operated. The role would suit an experienced Finance Manager or a Financial/Management Accountant looking to take a step up into a broader finance role.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the day to day running of a small finance team.
• Produce monthly management accounts and support budget holders in financial planning.
• Ensure accurate recording of all financial transactions.
• Oversee the management of reporting systems and ensure timely payment of suppliers.
• Manage monthly bank reconciliations, cash flow updates, and ensure proper authorization of payments.
• Oversee payroll processes, ensuring accurate and timely payment to staff, tax, and pension bodies.
• Manage tax compliance, including VAT returns, and produce statutory accounts.
• Prepare audit files and manage the audit process.
• Assist with the development of business intelligence tools.

Skills & Experience:

Essential:

• Qualified or part-qualified with ACCA, ICAEW, ICAS, ICSA, or fully qualified with AAT or equivalent.
• Strong management accounting and project management experience.
• Excellent analytical skills with a commercial perspective.
• Proficient in Excel with strong written and verbal communication skills.

Desirable:

• Experience in an arts organization, charity sector, or working on capital projects.
• Familiarity with SORP, Sage 50, and Xero.

Why Join Us?

• Complimentary tickets to all events and exhibitions.
• Discounts at our bar, café, and bookshop.
• A chance to work in a dynamic, inclusive environment at the heart of contemporary culture in London.
• Hybrid working - 3 days a week in the office.

University of Oxford Development and Alumni Engagement

Project Officer – Social Sciences

University of Oxford Development and Alumni Engagement is seeking a Project Officer to join its Social Sciences Development team. This opportunity comes at an exciting time as we are expanding the team in response to increased donor interest in the world-leading research and teaching being undertaken across the Social Sciences at Oxford.

About the role:

In this role you will help identify potential donors to our academic research projects on pressing issues such as climate change, early years education and social inequality. A team player, you will have outstanding written communication and work alongside the wider team and academics to develop funding proposals, donors reports and briefing documents. You will also work on special projects that come up for the team such as event support and campaign reporting.

• Location: Hayes House, Oxford OX1 3BQ, and University Offices, Oxford OX1 2JD – hybrid working may be an option
• Salary: Grade 6: £32,332 - £38,205 per annum with a possible extension to £41,732 - with an Oxford University Weighting of £1,500 per year (pro rata)
• Contract type: Permanent, full time hours (37.5 hours per week)

To be successful you’ll need:

The successful candidate will be a highly motivated, enthusiastic individual who has meticulous attention to detail and enjoys working on multiple projects at the same time. This is a perfect role for someone who is interested in starting a career in fundraising or marketing, has a willingness to learn and is good at building relationships.

What we offer:

Your happiness and wellbeing at work matters to us, so we offer a range of family friendly and financial benefits including:

• Flexible hybrid working
• An excellent contributory pension scheme
• 38 days annual leave
• Membership to CASE
• Training and development opportunities
• A comprehensive range of childcare services
• Family leave schemes
• Cycle loan scheme
• Membership to a variety of social and sports clubs
• Discounted bus travel and Season Ticket travel loans

Application process:

• To apply for this role please click 'Apply', and complete the online application form for vacancy 175132.
• Applications must include of a CV and a letter of application, in your own words (in PDF format), outlining your motivations to apply for this role, your relevant experience and how you meet the criteria of the person specification.

Only applications received before 12.00 noon on 30 September 2024 can be considered.

Interviews are currently scheduled to take place on 15 October 2024, in person in Oxford.

Development and Alumni Engagement is committed to having a team that is made up of diverse skills and experiences. We encourage applicants from all sectors of the community and are especially keen to encourage candidates from under-represented groups to apply

About Us
Young Life International is a fast-growing Christian charitable organisation. Our aim is to share the message of Jesus with young people all over the UK. We do this through building relationships with them and earning the right to be heard.

Our Operations team strives to help our staff and volunteers to thrive by anticipating, developing and delivering excellent operational services and our HR team focusses specifically on making staff and volunteers feel cared for, valued and supported.

About the Role
As the HR Administrator you will build good relationships with the wider staff team and be a friendly and knowledgeable source of advice for all queries relating to employment, leave recording, recruitment and leaving processes. You will support the HR Manager with day to day tasks, such as collation of payroll materials, recruitment tracking and maintenance of staff files and records. As a key member of the team, you will be the primary user of many existing processes, and will be able to identify when and how systems need developing or updating to be more efficient. 

About You
You are passionate about people's wellbeing and understand that people work best when they are given the opportunity to do what they love and can be successful in. You appreciate order and logical systems and processes and are skilled at both using those systems and explaining them to others. You thrive on knowing you are using both your organisational skills and your relational skills to support others.

More Details and How to Apply
Download the Application Pack for the followng information:

• Welcome from the Operations Director
• How this role fits into the wider YLI and Operations Team
• Full Job Description and Person Specification
• Details of how to apply online (application form)
• Deadline and interview dates
• YLI Faith and Conduct Policies - check we're in alignment with one anothers beliefs

Applications should be received by: 8am, Wednesday 23rd October

We will respond to all applications we receive, by the 1st of November.
Interviews will be held on Monday 4th and Tuesday 5th November.

We are also actively seeking a new part-time Finance Administrator. If you'd like
to apply for both roles, please state this in your application form in the "job role you
are applying for" section.

Job Title: Energy Programme Manager
Company: Gorta T/A Self Help Africa
Location: Lilongwe, Malawi
Contract type: International/National 2-year fixed term contract, full time
Reports to: DCD Programmes

Organisation overview:

In late 2021 Self Help Africa (SHA) and United Purpose (UP) merged, with our Global Office in Dublin, Ireland and a UP office in Cardiff, Wales. In early 2023 we launched a new five-year organisational strategy, which defines our shared mission as the alleviation of hunger, poverty, social inequality and the impact of climate change through community-led, market-based and enterprise-focused approaches, so that people can have access to nutritious food, clean water, decent employment and incomes, while sustaining natural resources.

Our three values are:

• Impact: We are accountable, ambitious and committed to systemic change
• Innovation: We are agile, creative and enterprising in an ever-changing world
• Community: We are inclusive, honest and have integrity in our relationship

We require a team ready to live up to our values to encourage initiative and valuing of partnerships, thus requiring a Country Director who can model our values, and be able to build on the strengths of our teams.

We are in the process of transitioning country registrations from United Purpose to Self Help Africa in The Gambia and Senegal and these two countries form an integral part of the West Africa programme along with Burkina Faso and Nigeria. Self Help Africa is now registered in The Gambia.

Job Purpose:

The Energy Programme Manager will provide strategic and technical leadership in the delivery and development of the SHA Energy programme in Malawi. They will be expected to oversee the implementation of SHA’s existing portfolio of Energy projects in Malawi, provide technical input to the team and sector in Malawi, continue to develop programme approaches based on evolving best practice and the changing landscape, and mobilise resources for continued growth of the programme. 

The position will report to the Malawi Deputy Country Director- Programmes and there will be regular meetings between the Energy Programme Manager, other Programme Managers and Management Team in Malawi and technical advisors from SHA’s Global Office. The role will also involve capacity building of national staff in Malawi to take increased ownership of the programme and enable its continued growth. The Energy Programme Manager will leverage their technical and contextualised knowledge to provide expert advice and advocacy to Malawi’s energy sector (particularly in the areas of cleaner cooking, carbon finance and off-grid electrification) and maintain the programme’s close and productive relationships with its donors and stakeholders to expand the reach, sustainability and impact of our work.

Key Responsibilities:

1.Programme Management and Oversight

1.1 Quality Assurance

• Ensure the programme portfolio is delivered in line with good practice and quality benchmarks in line with sector-based standard operating standards and GESI tools etc
• Ensure an adaptive management approach is taken
• Work with the Monitoring Evaluation Accountability and Learning (MEAL) Working Group through National MEAL Manager to ensure that we are documenting learning and integrating it into programme design and delivery.
• Ensure MEAL data collected is in line with national MEAL framework through participatory M&E approaches and integrating feedback from staff, partners and project participants.
• Liaise with relevant organisation technical advisors and incorporate learning and global expertise in the programme cycle
• Ensure value for money and efficiency across the programme cycle
• Conduct field visits to monitor project progress.

1.2 Compliance & Risk

•  Oversee the development and timely submission of high-quality donor technical and financial reports, in collaboration with projects and operations colleagues
• Ensure that processes are in place to allow for systematic and inclusive feedback to communities and stakeholders on all programme reports and evaluations undertaken
• Working with Project Managers to ensure all projects develop annual, quarterly and monthly plans and that these are actioned and reported against
• Deliver a consolidated risk assessment for the programme portfolio every month and ensure mitigation measures are actioned and followed
• Ensure that internal audit is adequately budgeted across the portfolio
• Ensure that internal audit findings and recommendations are followed up on and actioned as per agreed timelines
• Ensure that every project in the portfolio has a grant opening and closing meeting and that these are filed
• Ensure that every project has monthly review process
• Ensure adequate oversight on all financial transactions and project activities to reduce the risk of non-compliance with policies and risk of fraud
• Ensure annual procurement planning and that all project procurement is cost effective in line with donor and organisational policy
• Ensure that project implementation is complying to donor driven policy and direction, such as the DSA policy, and engaging in communication and advocacy through the MT where donor direction is not in line with the Malawi 2063 or the organisation’s vision and mission.

1.3 Finance

• Oversee internal monthly financial reports and project budgets and cashflow forecasts
• Ensure full project spend without disallowance
• Authorise all project related expenditure in line with SHAs Delegation of Authority framework
• Support and oversee project related procurements.

1.4 Safeguarding

• Ensure that all projects have an active trained safeguarding focal point who can effectively disseminate the reporting channels and policy
• Ensure that all project have a safeguarding plan and report against this during monthly meetings
• Ensure that reporting channels are promoted and visible across all projects in the portfolio
• Ensure that all colleagues within your portfolio have undergone safeguarding training and signed the global code of conduct
• Ensure all staff, partners and stakeholders sign, comply and promote the SHA Safeguarding policy and code of conduct.

1.5 People Management

• Manage teams of staff across all projects in your portfolio and provide line management to Project Managers
• Incubate and enhance skills development of staff across the programme, encouraging learning and development, identifying opportunities for professional development and upward mobility within the organisation
• Ensure all staff members in your portfolio have completed an induction, have passed probation and that annual PDRs are conducted
• Ensure the portfolio has the right team in place in line with the strategy and the values of the organisation
• Ensure that the portfolio can retain and attract skilled and experienced gender balanced teams
• Ensure that you are promoting wellbeing across your team and that staff are encouraged to take their leave entitlements and access training and wellbeing opportunities provided by the organisation
• Cultivate a culture of accountability, adherence to group policies, and prioritization of staff welfare and security.

2.Strategy and Programme Development

• Ensure we are working in line with the locally-led development approach
• Provide technical support to programme implementation for Malawi Energy programme staff to deliver consistently high quality, innovative programmes in both the energy and carbon finance sectors.
• Working within the Malawi Country strategy, and working with other Programme Managers, towards the delivery of our Strategic Objectives and ensuring integration across our work
• Feed into the development of new Country Programme policies and position papers
• Keep up to date with global good practice, technology, approaches and emerging trends, as well as innovative ideas, translating them to the Malawi context
• Capture learning and adapt programming accordingly to maximise impact for communities
• Feed into and promote our Community-Led programming policy work. Maintain long term local and international donor relations to ensure continuation and growth of existing funding
• Keep abreast of new funding opportunities and oversee the development of high-quality proposals for existing and new funders based on organisational learning. Diversify funding sources and secure funding for existing and new areas of focus in line with the CP strategy including carbon finance and impact investment.
• Foster establishment and growth in SHA’s sustainable energy social enterprise
• Where requested by other Country Programs, to provide remote technical advice to assist in the delivery of their projects.

3. Partnership, Representation and Advocacy

• Act as a thought leader in the energy sector in Malawi providing technical support and strategic direction to a wide range of stakeholders across private and public sectors, and civil society.
• Support the National Cookstove Steering Committee (NCSC) as a key member of the coordination group for which SHA is the secretariat. This includes leading the organisation of the annual Cleaner Cooking Conference and quarterly coordination group meetings.
• Maintain, strengthen and build networks and alliances at national level with government, academia, donors and local organisations
• Maintain, strengthen and build partnerships with companies and entrepreneurs to augment the programme’s reach and sustainability of impacts through market-based approaches.
• Ensure active engagement of the programme at district level with all relevant government structures
• Act as the primary focal point for all donors that fund the programme portfolio
• Liaise with Government of Malawi counterparts (national and district) and ensure we are visible and working in line with Government needs and priorities
• Represent SHA at workshops and conferences, ensuring our organisation and work is visible
• Maintain and expand our partnerships across Government, academia, private sector, NGOs and wider civil society, working in coordination with our Partnerships Manager
• Proactively engage in relevant fora and working groups to achieve systemic change within the sector
• Ensure all programme learning is shared internally and externally.

Knowledge, Experience and Other Requirements:

Qualifications and Experience

• Degree level qualification in energy, development, environment or other relevant discipline (post-graduate preferred)
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in a similar position in sub-Saharan Africa, focusing on green energy access

Essential

• Demonstrated strategic judgement, planning, co-ordination and prioritisation skills
  Demonstrated project and programme design and proven ability to secure funding from a variety of donors including international development agencies, impact investors and the private sector
• Demonstrated project/programme management skills including managing a portfolio of simultaneous projects, monitoring and compliance, budget management, and line managing a team of employees
• Demonstrated communication, partnership building and advocacy skills with a wide range of stakeholders including from private and public sector, and civil society
• Demonstrated understanding of energy in the Global South including improved cooking and off-grid electricity (solar mini-grid and productive uses of energy in particular)
• Experience of developing and monitoring carbon finance projects, particularly improved cooking
• A strong understanding and appreciation of safeguarding principles
• Self-starter, capable of innovatively developing the programme
• Attention to details and flexible approach to work
• Demonstrated cross cultural communication skills and ability to build institutional capacity and provide mentorship to staff

Desirable

• Demonstrated experience in programme strategy design
• Ability to pilot innovations and scale-up effective programming initiatives, through an entrepreneurial mindset
• Experience living in Malawi and/or Sub-Saharan Africa and working in the energy sector

How to apply:

To apply for this role, please upload your completed application form (available to download from our website), CV and cover letter via the careers page on our website.

Only applications submitted via our website will be considered for this role.

Any candidate offered a job with Self Help Africa will be expected to sign Self Help Africa’s Safeguarding Policies and Code of Conduct as an appendix to their contract of employment and agree to conduct themselves in accordance with the provisions of these documents.

Specific roles may require Police/DBS/Garda vetting.

Self Help Africa strives to be an Equal Opportunities Employer.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Title: Book-Keeper/administrative responsibilities /HR

Part-time: 21 hours per week

Reports to: Director

Salary: 27,500 PA for full-time (pro rata salary)

Job Purpose:

The Bookkeeping/admin role include Managing and coordinating monthly reporting, budgeting and reforecast processes. Answering the telephone, ordering stationary. Providing back office services such as accounts payable, collection of time sheets and payroll. Monitoring cash flow, petty cash handling, paying invoices, communicating with local government finance team, HR and funding application /budgets and monitoring.

Experience of working in a medium size charity and can be work as part of a team friendly cooperative.

Key Responsibilities:

Bookkeepers are responsible for several duties related to managing financial records these responsibilities may include:

· Processing payments, invoices, income and receipts and entering data into accounting software (QuickBooks online) or databases then filing hard copies

· Preparing financial statements showing organisation income and expenditure

· Paying vendor invoices and tracking bank account balances

· Completing VAT returns (if related)

· Verifying the accuracy of business accounts and alerting the management of errors

· Recording any inconsistencies to help the Accountants reconcile inaccuracies

· Developing monthly financial statements including cash flow, profit and loss and balance sheets

· Work with purchasing to enter all PO driven invoices.

· Track employee purchases – ensure appropriate use of company credit cards.

· Work with and support Leadership Team to ensure all expenses are tracked and costs reduced

· Prepare weekly financial reports and correspondence for internal or external review

· Identify opportunities for increased efficiency, enter data for divisional budget and expenses for reporting to Leadership Team.

· File and sort documents (paper and electronically, creating consolidated reports when necessary)

· Various accounting, journal entries, and inventory adjustments.

· Set up and disposal of assets, maintain depreciation schedule

· Preparing employee wages

· Managing employee expense claims

· Helping the with administrative duties and preparing yearly accounts

· Responsible for timesheets, correct or address any payroll changes on weekly basis.

· Give out payslips, email payslips, input on-line banking and advise when submitted for approval.

· Monitor payroll on a weekly basis for any payroll deductions etc

· Prepare payroll & government returns and remittances and payments including HMRC.

Health and Safety and Human Resources:

· Reviewing charities policies and procedures, assisting manager to understand and implement these policies with their staff, to maintain the HR and Safe portals.

· Additionally, work will need to be done to improve the already systems in place

· Attending meetings & note taking

· Ensure all staff are compliant with compulsory CPD, and maintaining up to date records

· Ensuring device policies, mobile phone & laptops, are signed and uploaded onto HR for all staff in possession with a device

· Support recruitment of new staff and lead induction process

· Ensure all new starters and leavers complete all the required paperwork, and that department managers have uploaded the relevant paperwork onto the relevant system

· Human Resources include processing DBS updated

· Manage employee pension plan.

· Maintain vacation, sick leave and attendance records.

· Maintain list of employees.

This Job Description and Person Specification reflect the duties of the post as they exist at this time and may be subject to change based on the needs of the organisation. The post-holder may be required to undertake other duties commensurate with the salary and competence requirements of this post from time to time as required.

PERSON SPECIFICATION

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Coordinates and assists the Lifelong Family Links with annual budget preparation process including preparation of accounting and personnel reports, document compilation and analysis, and data management.

To take part assigned operations to achieve goals within available resources; plans and development of the organisation; reviews progress and suggest changes in law as needed to Director

Participates in the development of short and long range plans; gathers, interprets, and prepares data for Director, reports and recommendations; coordinates department activities with other departments and agencies as needed.

Reviews and evaluates programs and services to determine how well they meet the legal requirements intent of the charity.

Support grant programs; prepares grant applications. Conducts operational effectiveness reviews and/or management audits to ensure functional or project

Skills/Experience Required :

· AAT qualified

· Previous book-keeping experience essential

· Microsoft Office suite – Excel

· QuickBooks online

· Working for a charity experience

· Funding applications experience