Accounting for International Development (AfID)

[NEW] FINANCE SYSTEMS SPECIALIST [#914] Our partner, an international charity, is seeking an experienced finance systems specialist to lead in the implementation and roll out of a new ERP system in the UK and across their country offices. Suitable for a qualified accountant & project manager, with experience leading ERP systems implementations for multi-country, multi-currency environments, and an understanding of donor requirements and restricted/unrestricted fund management. A working knowledge of French is desirable. This will be around a year’s fixed-term contract starting in March 2025. This is a blended role with hybrid work requirements. There might be an opportunity to travel to the country offices. Day rate c. £400-£450, depending on experience. For for information, please email your CV to jobs@afid.org.uk

Treasurer @ Youth Justice Charity [647] Location: London Partner: Our partner brings together over 75 organisations, advocating for and with children to drive positive change in youth justice in England and Wales - underpinned by social justice, children’s rights and a focus on positive long-term outcomes. Brief: The Treasurer will guide and advise the Board in the approval and review of annual budgets, accounts, financial statements and investments, and advise them on the financial implications of their decisions. Time commitment: 8 meetings annually For more info, and to apply, please email info@afid.org.uk

[NEW] PROJECT ACCOUNTANT [#909] Are you an auditor looking to get good grounding in project accounting & grants management within a large, complex INGO? Are you a project accountant seeking your first role within a European HQ'd international charity? Our partner, a well respected international advocacy agency is seeking to recruit a Project Accountant to provide financial management support to project managers and their overseas offices. This is 2 year fixed-term contract (renewable). Salary c. €45,000, depending on experience. For for information, please email your CV to jobs@afid.org.uk #charityjobs #ngojobs #financejobs #audit #internationaldevelopment

AfID volunteers Sarah and Mike Bruce are currently working hard on assignment supporting Creating Opportunities for Guatemalans, who lift children out of poverty through education. Sarah is providing accountancy support, and Mike is teaching English. Follow their progress and adventures at https://lnkd.in/eMSvpttU

REMOTE VOLUNTEER PROJECT: FINANCE MANUAL REVIEW - up to 15 hours (flexible). Our partner is a 270-year old UK based social change organisation with a mission to enable people, places and the planet to flourish. They provide platforms, opportunities and networks for all those who share their vision. They are seeking the support of a volunteer to work with individual members of the finance team to update their Finance Manual. The manual is in reasonable shape, but could be more comprehensive in a number of areas. The objective is to have a document that any new member of the team can use to easily pick up processes and procedures. If of interest, please email info@afid.org.uk for more details.

Treasurer @ Muscular Dystrophy Children's Charity [642] Location: Remote (UK) Partner: Our partner is a small family-centred charity, working tirelessly to help fulfil the cherished dreams and aspirations of children and young people with the muscle wasting disease, Muscular Dystrophy. Brief: The Treasurer will lead in maintaining an overview of the charity’s financial affairs, ensuring its continued financial viability and that proper financial records and procedures are duly kept and reported on in a timely manner. Time commitment: 2-4 hours per week For more info, and to apply, please email info@afid.org.uk

REMOTE VOLUNTEER PROJECT: PROCEDURE DEVELOPMENT - 2-3 hours per week for 2 months (flexible). Our partner works globally to drive the consumption of healthier diets for all, especially the most vulnerable, by improving the availability, affordability, desirability, and sustainability of nutritious and safe foods. They have been progressively and methodically reviewing their financial procedures over the last 2+ years, but there are several areas that remain outstanding. They are seeking the support of a volunteer to help them complete the review and establish new or updated procedures. Please email info@afid.org.uk for more details if you feel you could be well placed to help.

REMOTE VOLUNTEER PROJECT: PROCUREMENT PROCESS REVIEW - 4 hours a week for 2-3 months (flexible). Our partner is a leading UK charity working globally to overcome poverty by fighting the injustices and inequalities that fuel it. They are seeking the support of a volunteer to help them address an identified issue with their procurement process. Currently, users struggle to understand, navigate and complete the established process in order to achieve compliance with policies for different types of purchases. If this is something you could be well placed to support with, please email info@afid.org.uk for more details.

[OpentoWork?] This week is #TrusteesWeek, a time to celebrate the achievements of nearly one million #trustees (and #treasurers) across the UK! A fantastic way to provide critical support to charities of all sizes. A time commitment of typically 4-8 meetings pa. (often online) and can be enormously rewarding. Please give it some consideration, with some of our roles below.. Treasurer (REMOTE) @ NGO Supporting Traumatised Communities; UK based charity supporting traumatised communities globally, by providing training to qualified mental health workers in the countries affected and ongoing support. Treasurer (REMOTE / LONDON) @ Charity Addressing Social Inequality; A small, dynamic charity, amplifying lived experience stories and expertise to address social inequalities by providing training, support and mentoring, and media opportunities to influence public conversation. Treasurer (NEWBURY) @ Charity Serving the Homeless and Vulnerable; A drop-in centre five days a week, providing hot nutritious meals, food packages and wider support to homeless, lonely, vulnerable or financially struggling adults in the local community. Treasurer (REMOTE) @ Muscular Dystrophy Children's Charity; A small family-centred charity, working tirelessly to help fulfil the cherished dreams and aspirations of children and young people with the muscle wasting disease, Muscular Dystrophy Treasurer (LONDON) @ Domestic Abuse Charity; A women’s organisation, delivering systems change and trauma and gender-informed community-based support for women and girls affected by domestic abuse. Treasurer (REMOTE) @ Global Development NGO; Supports individuals and research institutions in the Global South to produce, share and use research and knowledge to transform lives, and provide support to researchers globally through their online platform. Finance Committee Chair (COVENTRY) @ Global Peacebuilding NGO; An international peacebuilding organisation, inspired by the Christian faith, working in societies affected by violent conflict to promote the power of peaceful relationships. For more email info@afid.org.uk #opentowork #trustee #treasurer

"Volunteering in Malawi was an unforgettable experience. The hosts showed humbling generosity and enthusiasm for learning. The experience was to share my accountancy knowledge but I feel I gained a lot from the experience too." A big thank you to AfID volunteer Nicola, who has recently returned from her assignment in Lilongwe, supporting two partners of Tools for Self Reliance - Young Achievers Foundation and Foundation for Education and Social Development. A fantastic job very well done! Express your interest in a 2025 assignment: https://lnkd.in/euBYvuV