Financial and Systems Accountant
£34,340 - £36,720 gross per annum (depending on experience)
Permanent, Full time
Based in London
ALL APPLICANTS MUST HAVE THE EXISTING RIGHT TO WORK IN THE UK
HelpAge International's vision is one of a world where older people fulfil their potential to lead active, dignified, healthy and secure lives. We are the Secretariat of the HelpAge network, bringing together more than 114 affiliates and 200 partners working with older people in over 50 countries. HelpAge International raises and manages a budget of approximately £26 million per annum. The accounting functions for the organisation are performed by the Finance Unit at the Secretariat and by local accountants in 21 overseas offices, in liaison with Programmes and Resource development department staff. HelpAge is now looking for a Financial and Systems Accountantto be responsible for the accounting of financial transactions relating to the London office.
Working in the London finance unit, you will be responsible for ensuring that the organisations internal controls and procedures for London based budgets and projects are adhered in collaboration with the UK finance team; responsible for reviewing the monthly VAT accounting and the submission of HelpAge International’s quarterly return to the tax authorities; assist in developing and maintaining the London office fixed asset register and calculating the monthly depreciation charge; take a lead role in preparing monthly management accounts pack including financial analysis; collate/analyse corporate level financial information for internal and external use; advise and assist in the preparation of budgets for UK based projects and budgets; prepare internal monitoring reports and interpret these with programme/project managers; and take a lead role in maintaining and developing the financial system (SUN & VISION).
As the ideal candidate, you will be full or part qualified with a recognised financial qualification (e.g. ACCA, CIMA). You will have good knowledge of major financial systems for a mid-size organisation preferably SUN financial system and Vision Reporting software. You will have a thorough understanding of donor requirements and the management of restricted funds as well as experience of working with different currencies. Demonstrated experience in the preparation, production, and interpretation of monthly accounts is also essential for this role as is experience in preparing corporate level statutory accounts in accordance to SORP requirements.
Closing Date: 10 May 2015
Start Date: ASAP
HelpAge International is an equal opportunities employer.
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