Programmes Finance Manager #386

Programmes Finance Manager #386

c. £45,000

London, UK

6 month contract

Our partner is a young, but leading and growing human rights organisation with programmes in Asia and Africa. They are seeking an experienced senior grants accountant to act as the interface between the finance and programmes team, responsible for the financial management of grants.

Responsibilities

• Support in the preparation of the annual budget and forecasts, and assist with the preparation of monthly management accounts, including variance analysis and commentary.
• Undertake due diligence assessments of new partners and financial assessment of new grant proposals from new and existing partners, and lead on partner investigations.
• Review financial reports from partners, and offer support and capacity building in financial and grants management.
• Work with the institutional donor team to ensure to monitor grants expenditure and meet grants compliance requirements.

Requirements

• Experienced grants accountant, educated at least to degree level. An accounting qualification is highly desirable but not essential.
• Demonstrable knowledge of financial and grants management within an international charity. Knowledge of institutional grants, including DfID, EU, US government grants.
• Experience of working with implementing partners or grantees – undertaking due diligence and supporting with capacity building. Experience of working in a grant making organisation is desirable.
• Strong management accounting, reporting and analytical skills.
• Strong IT skills, including advanced MSExcel skills

This is a 6 month contract, with an immediate start preferred. The role is only open to those candidates with the right to work in the UK. The successful individual will be expected to be in the London office 2 days/week.

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