We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and focused driven Finance Officer to join our dedicated Finance Team.

As part of the Finance Team, working in a vibrant and growing organisation, this role has enormous potential for variety, challenge and career development. We are looking for someone with excellent attention to detail, able to work well under pressure to deadlines, and good communication skills. Transaction processing is an essential part of the role, but the position covers a varied workload that encompasses financial management, budgeting, supporting the Head of Finance, and other operational tasks.

Key Responsibilities

| Working in close liaison with the Head of Finance to manage: Purchase Ledger

• Processing of invoices and expense claims within the accounting system (Sage Intacct, which is hosted by WfWI-HQ).
• Prepare the regular BACS run payment (usually bi-weekly).
• Processing and posting direct debit payments.
• Regular review and maintenance of the AP ledger, and reconciliation to supplier statements.

Income Processing

• Monitor all incoming receipts, including donations, grants, events and other revenue streams, making sure all income is properly coded and input into the accounting system.
• Liaise with the relevant departments to ensure the agreed gift processing procedures are followed for cheques, credit cards, bank transfers, online transactions or direct debits.
• Make monthly Gift Aid claims in a timely fashion.

Bank and Cash

• Bank cheques as soon as possible.
• Update daily analysis of income (AR log) received from the online banking website for budget holders so they are aware of receipts and can thank donors.
• Prepare monthly bank reconciliations for accounts in several currencies.
• Responsible for the monthly reconciliation and reimbursement of the petty cash system/cash advance in several currencies.
• Monitoring, maintaining and posting of Credit card statements in a timely fashion.

Month End

• Prepare month-end journals – to include fixed assets and prepayments.
• Self-review of all postings.
• Maintain analyses of all key balance sheet accounts.
• Maintain analyses of all key income and expenditure accounts.
• Filing and sending pension reports.

Other Finance Tasks

• Managing other online fundraising tools, i.e. Charities Aid Foundation, GiveAll2Charity.
• Assist with the preparation of annual budgets.
• Raising sales invoices and receipts.

Other

• Supporting the Head of Finance in daily financial operations.
• Undertake any other duties appropriate to the post as may be required.

Skills Knowledge and Expertise

Required

• Excellent IT literacy, including Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook.
• Understanding of double-entry accounting, accruals, reconciliations and month-end procedures.
• Able to manage administrative tasks within an office environment.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Self-starter with the ability to work independently and within a team.
• An understanding of the importance of confidentiality/data protection.
• Ability to meet deadlines and deal with an unpredictable workload.
• An interest in the work of Women for Women International.

Preferred

• Experience using Sage Intacct.
• Studying for a professional accountancy qualification.
• Experience working in a busy charity environment.
• May require bending, lifting, standing, sitting, computer work, etc.

About Women for Women International

Since 1993, Women for Women International, a global NGO, has invested in the power of over 500,000 women who are forgotten – the women survivors of war and conflict. We support them in learning the social and economic skills they need to rebuild their lives, their families, and their communities.

Our core belief is that stronger women build stronger nations. Women who enroll in our programs in Afghanistan, Bosnia and Herzegovina, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Iraq, Kosovo, Nigeria, Rwanda, and South Sudan, break the isolation of war and conflict. They gain access to knowledge, resources and tools needed to earn and save money, improve health and well-being, influence decisions in their home and community, and connect to networks for support.

Over the next ten years, our goal is to scale our impact to improve the lives of millions of the most marginalized women affected by war and conflict. Our vision is to create a world in which all women determine the course of their lives and reach their full potential.

We know that women pass on their knowledge to their neighbors and children, creating a ripple effect for generations. By investing in women, we create a better world for all of us – a world that’s more equal, peaceful, and prosperous.

That is the power of women, for women.

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

At Women for Women International, we know that our people and organizational culture provide the foundation to achieve our mission. Diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) are central to everything we do. Read more about our commitment to DEI.

All our employees are required to adhere to WfWI’s Code of Conduct and Safeguarding policies and to our organizational values: Empowerment, Integrity, Respect, Resilience.

Apply at: https://careers.womenforwomen.org/en/postings/18d8bfb6-9216-4212-8ff3-ece7b4ce348f/applications/new