Financial Accountant

Join a team which leverages media, legal and data-driven expertise to strengthen independent journalism, enable access to the law and promote responsible business.

We are the corporate foundation of Thomson Reuters, one of the world's leading content and technology companies. A registered charity in the UK and the USA, our expertise is embedded across the globe.

For more than 40 years, we have promoted the highest standards in journalism by training reporters around the world to cover issues relevant to their local context, accurately and impartially. Today, we aim to foster free, fair, and informed societies by harnessing the power of the media, the law, and data intelligence.

We do this by informing, empowering and equipping key actors working in our areas of focus so that their decisions can have a positive impact on people, society and the environment. Our unique combination of media and legal expertise enables us to deliver targeted capacity-building programmes, research, news, legal support and convenings that support our mission. Together, we can shape a prosperous planet where no one is left behind.

We are seeking a Financial Accountant to join the Finance team in London to implement international projects.

Please note, this is a fixed term contract for 2 years.

About the Role

This role offers the opportunity to contribute significantly to the financial integrity and operational efficiency of the Foundation, supporting its strategic objectives.

As Financial Accountant at the Thomson Reuters Foundation, you will be responsible for:

Automation Project Delivery:

1. Lead and manage automation projects in Finance aimed at streamlining financial processes enhancing operational efficiency.
2. Collaborate with Thomson Reuters and the Product and Technology team to implement automation tools and technologies with a goal to integrate AI tools during 2025.
3. Continuously monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of automation solutions, ensuring alignment with business objectives.

Staff Recharges/Payroll:

1. Manage two staff in India to perform timely and accurate monthly allocation and recharging of staff costs across various projects and departments in the organisation.
2. Review monthly Balance Sheet reconciliations related to staff costs and perform variance analysis.
3. Maintain and improve a robust system for tracking and reporting staff recharges.
4. Provide analytical commentary for management accounts.
5. Ensure compliance with internal policies and external regulations related to staff recharges/payroll.
6. Support, improve and implement innovative timesheet workflow solutions tailored to the Foundation optimising efficiency and compliance across the Foundation.

Audit:

1. Support the HOF in the annual audit process and in the preparation of the Annual Report ensuring timely and accurate information.
2. Collaborate with external auditors and internal stakeholders for a smooth audit process.
3. Provide necessary documentation for donor audits / audits as required.

Financial Planning and Reforecasting:

1. Assist the HOF in the preparation and review of annual reforecasts aligning them with strategic business goals.
2. Prepare and present financial reports, forecasts, and budgets to senior management.

Operational efficiencies:

1. Implement best practices and continuous improvement initiatives to enhance financial performance.
2. Conduct regular reviews of financial processes and policies updating as necessary.
3. Support Senior program Accountants deliver processes to improve due diligence for our programme delivery partners.
4. Support the monitoring of organisational KPI's.

Business Analysis:

1. Perform detailed financial analysis to support strategic decision-making.
2. Provide insights and recommendations based on financial data to drive business growth.

About You

To be our Financial Accountant, you will likely have:

1. ACA, ACCA, or CIMA. Qualified by experience/part qualified accountants will be considered.
2. Proven experience in automation project delivery and business analysis.
3. Strong understanding of staff recharges and financial efficiencies.
4. Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
5. Proficient in financial software and automation tools.
6. Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
7. Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Please note, we will be conducting interviews on a rolling basis as applications are received. There is no set deadline for applications, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.

About Thomson Reuters Foundation

The Thomson Reuters Foundation is the corporate foundation of Thomson Reuters, the global news and information services company. As an independent charity, registered in the UK and the USA, we leverage our media, legal and data-driven expertise to strengthen independent journalism, enable access to the law and promote responsible business. Through news, media development, free legal assistance and data intelligence, we aim to build free, fair and informed societies.

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What's in it For You

At the Thomson Reuters Foundation, our people are our greatest assets. Here are some of the benefits we offer for your personal and professional growth:

1. Global Perspective and Impact: Interested in working for a dynamic global organization with a focus on social impact? With hubs all over the world from Bangkok to Madrid to Rio de Janeiro, join a truly international team with a shared goal of helping to build societies around the world that are free, fair and informed.

2. A Unique Approach: Our expertise in media and the law is world class; we combine the power of both to address the critical issues faced by humanity.

3. Our Relevance: With a focus on advancing media freedom, fostering more inclusive economies and promoting human rights, our work has never been more needed than right now.

4. Benefits: We offer competitive salary packages and market-leading benefits.

5. Learning & Development: We are dedicated to the continual professional development of our employees and offer access to both in-house and external training opportunities.

About Thomson Reuters Foundation

The Thomson Reuters Foundation is the corporate foundation of Thomson Reuters, the global news and information services company. As an independent charity, registered in the UK and the USA, we work to advance media freedom, foster more inclusive economies, and promote human rights. Through news, media development, free legal assistance and convening initiatives, we combine our unique media and legal services to drive systemic change.

Do you want to be part of a team helping re-invent the way knowledge professionals work? How about a team that works every day to create a more transparent, just and inclusive future? At Thomson Reuters, we've been doing just that for almost 160 years. Our industry-leading products and services include highly specialized information-enabled software and tools for legal, tax, accounting and compliance professionals combined with the world's most global news services – Reuters. We help these professionals do their jobs better, creating more time for them to focus on the things that matter most: advising, advocating, negotiating, governing and informing.

We are powered by the talents of 26,000 employees across more than 70 countries, where everyone has a chance to contribute and grow professionally in flexible work environments that celebrate diversity and inclusion. At a time when objectivity, accuracy, fairness and transparency are under attack, we consider it our duty to pursue them. Sound exciting? Join us and help shape the industries that move society forward.

Accessibility

As a global business, we rely on diversity of culture and thought to deliver on our goals. To ensure we can do that, we seek talented, qualified employees in all our operations around the world regardless of race, color, sex/gender, including pregnancy, gender identity and expression, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, disability, age, marital status, citizen status, veteran status, or any other protected classification under applicable law. Thomson Reuters is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer providing a drug-free workplace.

We also make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and for sincerely held religious beliefs in accordance with applicable law.

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