Accounting for International Development
Contact: Volunteer Team
Britannia House
1-11 Glenthorne Road
Hammersmith
London
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W6 0LH
United Kingdom
Tel: 0208 1237552
Website: http://www.afid.org.uk/
About Accounting for International Development
International Development Career Opportunities
Established in 2009, Accounting for International Development (AfID) supports finance and audit professionals in achieving their goals, with highly rewarding career opportunities with charities, INGOs, social enterprises and specialist international development grant audit departments in the UK and overseas.
Working in the International Development sector allows you to make a positive impact on global issues, gain real job satisfaction, potentially travel the world, and work with incredibly inspiring people.
Overseas Volunteer Assignments
Alongside our specialist recruitment services, AfID offers every type of accountant, from anywhere in the world, the opportunity to use their skills to support a broad range of non-profits globally. Volunteer Assignments from 2 weeks to 6 months form part of our ongoing strategy to build the financial management capacity of organisations in more than 50 countries.
Accounting professionals could be budgeting with a street child centre in Kampala (Uganda), coaching a hospital bookkeeper in Kigali (Rwanda) or financial reporting for a school in Kathmandu (Nepal). Our partners, which include NGOs, social enterprises, hospitals, micro-finance organisations, agricultural projects and schools are doing amazing work to tackle poverty and inequality in their communities but are unable to access vital professional skills training.
AfID have now arranged assignments for over 1,300 accountants from 50 countries, providing over 250,000 hours of one to one support to more than 500 non-profit partners globally.
What do AfID Volunteers actually do on assignment?
Volunteer accountants/pro-bono consultants provide one to one coaching and consultation on all matters relating to the organisation’s finances and accounting. Support often includes the following topics:
- Organisational needs assessment/ Internal audit, Year-end/ Project-end Audit preparation
- Budget assessment, preparation and analysis
- Internal and External (donor) reporting & grant management
- Developing financial procedures & controls
- Cash-flow forecasting, cash management & financial planning
- Coaching & mentoring new or inexperienced FMs/FOs and CDs
- Review and development of local income generation activities
What types of Volunteer roles are available?
All AfID assignments are customised to closely meet the volunteer’s own personal preferences and unique circumstances. Assignments can be as short as 2 weeks, and as long as 6 months, and each one forms a part of our ongoing strategy to build the financial management capacity of charities.
For a small sample of the many exciting possibilities, please visit www.afid.org.uk/TopOpps
To register your interest and talk through the many opportunities available to you please email info@afid.org.uk or call +44 (0)208 741 7000
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20 jobs with Accounting for International Development
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Senior Finance Business Partner #906
Management of finance business partners, who are working with the programmes team on the financial management of grants and global projects.
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Volunteer Accountant @ Mindfulness charity improving mental health [101] in Guatemala (2-4 weeks)
This assignment will provide all round support, helping their Director think through their requirements and needs.
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Volunteer Accountant @ Charity providing opportunities through education and sport [113] in Zambia
Coach them in undertaking bank reconciliations, and in undertaking old bank reconciliations, bringing these up to date.
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Volunteer Accountant @ Rights-based reproductive health NGO [251] in Kenya (4-6 weeks)
Work with the team to create an updated finance manual with supportive scripts and aids.
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Volunteer Accountant @ NGO supporting women and girls [252] in Malawi (6-12 weeks)
As the first AfID volunteer to support this partner, the initial task will be to undertake a review of their financial management controls.
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Volunteer Accountant @ Non-profit with Football-based Programmes [102] in Ghana (3-4 weeks)
Assistance in creating monthly income & expenditure reports for individual projects, the bar, restaurant & conference centre.
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Volunteer Accountant @ Non-profit supporting entrepreneurs [253] in Tanzania (6-10 weeks)
They are seeking someone to support them in strengthening their due diligence and tackling repayments.
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Volunteer Accountant @ NGO Empowering Women [104] in Cambodia (4-6 weeks)
You will help establish a proper process for core costs across the different grants.
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Regional Finance & Operations Lead [French] #888
Provide financial leadership and strategic advisory support to the country offices and regional team.
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Consultant - International Aid Assurance #694
This role suits someone looking for: progressive responsibility in international development project management.
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Finance Director, Papua New Guinea #884
Prepare and submit the annual accounts & statutory returns, ensuring that these are compliant with local laws and requirements.
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Volunteer Accountant @ Social enterprise distributing socially impactful products [106] in India
This role requires a volunteer that is comfortable working in a busy environment and more than 50% of the time independently.
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Internal Audit Consultant #900
Our partner is seeking an internal audit consultant to evaluate the effectiveness of internal controls.
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Audit Senior - Spanish Speaking #896 @ International Development Assurance
You will lead meetings with institutions and beneficiaries, coordinate and lead audit teams carrying out our fieldwork and write audit reports.
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Audit Senior - German Speaking #897 @ International Development Assurance
You will lead meetings with institutions and beneficiaries, coordinate and lead audit teams carrying out our fieldwork and write audit reports.
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Audit Senior - French Speaking #898 @ International Development Assurance
You will lead meetings with institutions and beneficiaries, coordinate and lead audit teams carrying out our fieldwork and write audit reports.
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Volunteer Accountant @ NGO enabling youth to achieve their full potential [110] in Madagascar
You will understand the Executive Director’s current challenges with financial oversight and identify opportunities for improvement.
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Volunteer Accountant @ NGO protecting the human rights and well-being of children [108] in Nepal
Reviewing the financial policy and procedures to identify any gaps in practice and in knowledge and provide training on these areas in particular.
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Projects & Office Administrator (French, Spanish or Arabic speaking) @ Human Rights
Working with the finance and programmes team to ensure that logistics align with donor requirements.
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Finance & Admin Officer #904
Assist in grants financial management, including in reviewing expenses and the preparation of donor reports.