International Finance Officer

Job description

International Finance Officers
Location: Moorfields, London - with home working
Hours: Full-time (35 hours per week)
Contract type: Permanent
Salary: Up to £32,000 per annum (including London Weighting)

Do you have a passion for a career in International Finance and a genuine interest in working for an organisation who support people in crisis? Do you have some experience working in Finance and a strong Finance / Accountancy education?

Why this role matters…

We have a rare and exciting opportunity for two analytical and solutions focussed individuals to join the British Red Cross as International Finance Officers, supporting the International Finance Team in providing effective financial transaction and administrative support. One role will cover the Middle East and North Africa regions while the second role will cover the Eastern and Southern Africa regions.

The work you will do will be crucial to the work of the organisation, and therefore vital to the lives of those in crisis.

How you'll make a difference…

Reporting to the International Programme Accountant, you will provide an effective financial accounting and reporting service to the regional and respective Global Teams.

In this rewarding role you will provide a diverse range of financial services including invoicing, month-end accounting and reporting processes, monthly review of financial performance with budget holders, balance sheet reconciliations, processing cashbooks, processing cash requests and grants, assisting with donor reporting, monthly journals and accruals, year-end accounting processes, financial controls and supporting the BRC audit processes.

What you'll bring to the role…

- You'll be at minimum a part qualified CCAB qualified accountant
- Sound knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (sound double-entry book-keeping)
- Strong analytical and reporting skills
- Experience of bookkeeping or working in an accounting function
- Experience in carrying out balance sheet reconciliations
- Experience of foreign currency monitoring and accounting
- Experience of preparing financial reports

What you get in return…

As well as a rewarding career with a global charity, you'll get access to a wide range of benefits, these include:
⦁ 36 days holiday (including Bank Holidays)
⦁ Option to buy an extra 5 days annual leave
⦁ Up to 6% contributory pension
⦁ Flexible working policy

Please note: Applicants are urged to submit an application as early as possible as the British Red Cross reserve the right to close this campaign earlier that the advertised closing date, should we receive a suitable pool of candidates

The closing date for applications is 23.59 on Sunday the 12th of December with interviews to follow shortly after.

A little bit more about us...

The British Red Cross help anyone, anywhere in the UK; get the support they need if crisis strikes. From hiring a wheelchair or dealing with loneliness, to adjusting to life in a new country - we're there when you need us.

Our organisation was born out of a desire to bring help without discrimination. Impartiality and neutrality have been central values for the Red Cross since we started.

At the British Red Cross, we are looking for the best people to help us provide support to millions of people affected by crisis in the UK. We want our team to reflect the diversity of the communities we serve, offering equal opportunities to everyone, regardless of; age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation.

Diversity is something we celebrate, and we want you to be able to bring your authentic self to the Red Cross. We want you to feel that you are in an inclusive environment, and a great position to help us spread the power of kindness.

In the British Red Cross, we will not tolerate any form of misconduct, including sexual harassment, exploitation and abuse. We have a code of conduct in place and are committed to creating a culture of integrity in the organisation where misconduct is not tolerated, situations of abuse are quickly investigated and perpetrators are dealt with effectively.

If you are appointed to a role within British Red Cross you will be subject to the organisation's Code of Conduct, a copy of which you can find on our website.
The British Red Cross, incorporated by Royal Charter 1908, is a charity registered in England and Wales (220949) and Scotland (SC037738).

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