Job Description

This role is varied, touching on all aspects of financial management, and acts as a key contact for a range of stakeholders, both internal and external. The profile of a successful candidates is a qualified or part-qualified accountant, with strong technical skills and the ability to translate these skills into working successfully with non-financial specialists. You will also have a good understanding of the practical interactions between an organization’s operations, its key risks, and its financial data. Experience in the humanitarian and/or development sector will be an advantage, as will be knowledge of UK charity accounting and/or technical understanding of audit principles.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Have the ability and willingness to take responsibility for a wide variety of tasks, ranging from routine administrative tasks and monthly reporting, to addressing technical accounting problems.
• Be able to adapt to shifting priorities and responsibilities as the situation demands.
• Take a constructive approach to problem-solving, applying judgment to consult with colleagues to ensure solutions meet the needs of all those affected.
• Be a confident user of Microsoft excel, comfortable working with pivot tables, lookups and similar advanced functions.