- August 14, 2023
- Posted by: humanitarianweb
- Category: Humanitarian Jobs
Finance Officer (5 days per week)
Remote position – UK Home-Based Location (must be able to travel to Manchester, UK for training)
About WIEGO
Women in Informal Employment: Globalizing and Organizing (WIEGO) is a global network focused on securing livelihoods for the working poor, especially women, in the informal economy. We believe all workers should have equal economic opportunities and rights. WIEGO creates change by building capacity among informal worker organizations, expanding the knowledge base about the informal economy and influencing local, national and international policies.
The Position
We are currently looking for a full-time Finance Officer, based from home, to support our work around the globe. This is an exciting opportunity to use your finance skills and experience to make a real difference.
Reporting to the Financial Controller and Senior Finance Officers, you will work in a small, friendly team and be responsible for helping to ensure the effective financial administration of WIEGO’s operations.
This will include:
- Managing day-day-finances:
- Processing payments and invoices including travel invoices and statements
- Maintaining accurate accounting records
- Monitoring spending against contracts
- Monitoring spending against budgets
- Compilation of Bank reconciliations
- Compilation of Purchase Ledger analysis
- Liaising with staff and contractors on financial transactions and procedures.
- Dealing with suppliers and general queries.
- Assisting in the organisation of international and other meetings as required.
- Any other related duties as required from time to time.
About You
To be successful in this role, you will need to be:
- AAT qualified (or equivalent) or be studying towards a qualification at this level (or have equivalent work experience)
- Minimum of 3 years work experience in a financial role, ideally remotely within a global non-profit or charitable organisation.
- Audit experience (desirable)
- Experience using financial software, preferably Xero Accounting Software.
- Advanced IT skills, including proficiency in Google Suite (Docs, Sheets, Slides) and strong Excel skills.
- Strong administrative and organizational skills
- Detail-oriented mindset and a strong focus on quality and continuous improvement.
- Ability to work independently, take initiative, and contribute to a collaborative team environment.
- You will be working with colleagues based around the world and therefore you should also have the ability to work in a fast-paced environment with excellent communication skills.
- Able to travel to Manchester, UK for training.
What we offer
This is a full time U.K Based role for 37.5 hours per week. The position is home-based and the successful candidate will need to have their own office and office equipment.
Salary and terms are dependent on experience, location and the role profile as defined by WIEGO’s Remuneration Policy– this will be discussed with the successful candidate. Guide £35,000 to £40,000 per annum.
WIEGO is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. All applicants are welcome.
How to apply
Next Steps
To apply for this position, please submit a resume and a cover letter explaining how you fulfil the above requirements. Please submit this to recruit@wiego.org by the closing date of 29th August 2023.