United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland: Programmes Finance Manager for Youth Development Org.

Organization: Accounting for International Development
Country: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, World
Closing date: 18 Oct 2014

By working with local youth organisations, our partner is working with people who are committed to the personal and social development of the poorest, most disadvantaged young people. They know first-hand what life is like for young people who face a life of poverty or violence and lack even the most basic essentials – and what they need to build positive futures.

Main Responsibilities

• Programme / project budgeting
• Monthly reconciliation of accounts
• Financial reporting to donors
• Provide financial management support to colleagues
• Maintain financial management procedures and guidelines

Key Tasks

Budgeting and Accounting:

• Work closely with colleagues in the International Programmes Department (IPD) and with local partners around the world to develop, monitor and analyse programme budgets
• Record all project income and expenditure
• Work closely with partner’s Finance team for proper reconciliation of project accounts
• Work with IPD and other staff to prepare the annual budget and reforecast for IPD

Financial Management:

• Ensure that adequate financial management controls are maintained for all projects
• Work closely with colleagues in IPD to prepare cashflow forecasts, actuals and accruals.
• Provide support to partner’s Finance team in the preparation of monthly management accounts

Reporting:

• Analyse programme financial reports from partners in collaboration with regional teams in accordance with donor contractual requirements

Capacity Building and in-country monitoring

• Provide technical training for staff from local partners in financial management
• Conduct regular financial monitoring visits overseas to assess the financial management capability of partners
• Produce a range of training materials for local partners and staff to assist in the management of project budgets

Other:

• Perform all other duties relevant to the post

Internal Relations:

• Reports to – Director, International Programmes
• Work closely with and support regional programme staff and other colleagues in IPD
• Work closely with partner’s Finance team
• Liaise with and provide information to other departments at partners as necessary

Environment:

• The position is self-servicing and currently based at the International’s office in central London.
• Out of hours' work may be required

Person Specification

Essential Requirements

• Part qualified accountant (or equivalent through experience gained in similar role)
• Experience of directly managing the finances of projects funded by institutional donors such as DFID and the European Commission
• Fluency in written and spoken English
• Good financial management skills to prepare budgets for funding applications, analyse financial information, advise on budget variations etc.
• Excellent attention to detail and the ability to analyse, interpret and explain complex financial information to others clearly in verbal and written form, including from a long distance.
• Computer literacy skills with high-level competency in Excel; medium level PowerPoint/Word
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to relate to people from a broad range of background, culture and influence, coupled with good training and facilitation skills.
• Good team player with self-motivation and an appetite to succeed coupled with the willingness and readiness to support colleagues.
• Sensitivity, sound judgement and pragmatism to deal effectively with delicate and important situations.
• Ability to work to tight deadlines in meeting departmental and organisational targets, as well as targets related to donors

Desirable Requirements

• Ability to work in Spanish and/or French

How to apply:

If you are interested in this role, please email your CV to jobs@afid.org.uk or call +44(0)208 741 7000.