This is a full time fixed term employment contract role of 3 months (subject to extension) for a client who is a global welfare organization committed to ensuring that every orphaned child living in poverty has access to the tools and opportunities they need to overcome their difficult experiences. They believe that when a child fulfils their potential, their own future is transformed as well as the future of their families, their community, and society at large. In order to achieve that, they are led by core values of transparency, dignity and empowerment.

Job Overview:

A Finance officer performs various types of activities within the Finance department. Working with the Finance Director and the finance team in the UK and liaising with relevant staff in international offices of organisation, the successful candidate will play an important part in ensuring that finances are managed effectively and in line with internal policies and statutory requirements.

Key Responsibilities:

• Ensuring the complete and accurate bookkeeping of sales and purchase transactions and updating the accounting software in a timely manner. This includes accounts payables, accounts receivables, cash accounts, and payroll, with all transactions documented appropriately and relevant accounts reconciled on a weekly or monthly basis.
• Working with multi-currency accounting files.
• Preparing sponsorships’ financial reports and ensuring compliance with rules and regulations.
• Leading on the improvement of existing processes and the creation of new processes, particularly around accounts payable and receivable. This includes the enhancement of MS Excel spreadsheets.
• Receiving, reviewing, and processing employee and staff expenses reimbursement forms in line with Expenses Policy.
• Ensuring compliance with all relevant financial legislation in the UK and any relevant legislation in the countries where the Charity operates. This includes preparing other statutory returns such as Companies House reports and HMRC returns.
• Supporting the Finance Director in the consolidation of yearly accounts and the completion of the audit.
• Other duties as required by Finance Director.

Required Skills:

• AAT level 4 qualification or equivalent.
• Minimum of three years’ experience in a similar finance role.
• A track record of achievement.
• Experience in use of accountancy/financial management systems.
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office Programs.
• Competent to advanced Microsoft Excel , and Word, Outlook.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Willingness and ability to take the initiative not only in identifying problems but also in suggesting and implementing solutions.
  

Desired Skills:

• Basic level of written and spoken Arabic
• Educated to degree level in a related subject
• Knowledge or experience working in the voluntary/charity sector.

Competencies:

• Strong attention to detail, i.e., meticulous in their work
• Proactivity and self-motivation
• Ability to manage, and work as part of a team
• Ability to manage pressure, conflicting demands and prioritise tasks
• Hard working and eager to learn.

Additional Requirements:

Flexibility of working outside working hours