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Financial Controller

location

Remote

Salary

£50,000 - £60,000 per annum

Closing Date

17 November 2024

Remaining Time

22d 7h 15m to go

We are seeking a qualified / part-qualified accountant for an exciting Financial Controller position working with an important international charity


Position: Financial Controller 

Location: Remote – may require some international travel

Contract: Permanent

Hours: Full-time 

Salary: £50,000 - £60,000 per annum, depending on experience


Closing Date: 17th November 2024


Please note that candidates for this role must have the right to work in the UK, and will be asked to provide evidence of this, we are unable to sponsor people who do not currently have the right to work in the UK. 


About the Role

Reporting to the Group Finance Director, this is a dynamic and varied role that involves working directly with country offices as well as with the Central Team. 


The position may require some international travel. As this is a relatively small and close-knit organisation, the Financial Controller will be expected to have a flexible, practical, and ‘hands on’ approach to getting tasks completed.


Key responsibilities include:

Financial Planning and Budgeting

Book-keeping and Accounting

Financial Reports

Annual Statutory Audit

Grants and Funds Management

Payroll & Employee Benefits

Bank / Cash Management

Group Accounting Oversight


About You

Working on both charity and commercial finances, as Financial Controller you will be a resourceful and entrepreneurial problem solver with a strong attention detail and able to build positive and productive working relationships with a variety of different stakeholders. 


Key skills required for this role:

Have excellent financial analysis and reporting skills, with ability to produce and present concise financial reports

Strong technical accounting knowledge

Experience in managing and developing teams

Recognised accounting qualification (ACCA/CIMA) or part qualified and in final stages of completion

Proven experience gained in the International NGO sector

Experience of producing year end consolidated statutory accounts in Charity UK SORP format and managing year end audits in a complex, multi-site, international organization

Experience of multi-currency accounting and grant accounting

Extensive experience of financial processes, procedures and related systems

Experience of leading a month end process, including preparation and presentation of monthly management a/cs

Understanding of commercial accounting and Gift Aid

Experience of using cloud-based accounting system software, preferably QuickBooks and/or Xero


About the Organisation

The employer is a British charity that was founded in 2006. They believe artisanal heritage matters and has the power to transform lives. The charity supports artisans to thrive and to revitalise traditions in regions of the world where artisanal heritage is endangered, and to connect people through heritage.


A fast-growing organisation with offices in Afghanistan, Myanmar, Saudi Arabia, and the Levant, and with over 400 international and local staff members worldwide. They combine a cultural heritage focus with a wide scope of activities.


You may have experience in areas such as: Group Financial Controller, Financial Controller/Senior Manager, Management Accountant, ACCA, ACA, CIMA, Accountant, Divisional Financial Controller, Chartered Accountant, Assistant Group Financial Controller etc.


PLEASE NOTE: This role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of the organisation.