Finance Officer

3 weeks ago

Belfast, United Kingdom Children of the Nations Full time

**MAIN AREAS OF FOCUS**:Accounting, Bookkeeping, Grant Compliance, Biblical Stewardship, Training

**SUMMARY**:
As the Finance Officer, you will bring together Christian faith and financial expertise to support our ministry’s aims and objectives locally and internationally. You will administer the finances of Children of the Nations UK & Ireland and, as part of a dynamic International Grant Compliance team, you will support our international partners to achieve excellence in financial management, stewardship and reporting, in accordance with the Christian principles and ethos with which the charity operates. This will involve comprehensive reviews of monthly finance reporting, flagging areas of concern and assisting with subsequent communication. You will also identify training needs and provide consultation support and spiritual encouragement to finance staff supporting the direct care of children in Sierra Leone, Malawi, Uganda, the Dominican Republic, and Haiti.

**YOU’LL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR**
- Praying with and for each COTNI implementing partner with which the post-holder is working.
- Supporting the Annual Operational Plan Budget process, ensuring accuracy and compliance with standards, creating an annual consolidated budget and corresponding Grant Disbursement letters.
- Providing oversight to monthly granting process, ensuring funds are granted in line with commitments made to partners and monthly transfers are documented and authorized appropriately.
- Analysing implementing partner monthly reporting to ensure completion, identifying inaccuracies and budget variance and supporting International Liaison and Grant Compliance Officers to resolve any issues arising.
- Managing completion of COTNI finance standards assessment every two years with each partner and monitoring corrective action progress.
- Reviewing reports of external auditors for each partner annually and identifying areas of concern.
- Identifying areas of training needed by implementing partner finance staff and facilitating the completion of this training according to an agreed schedule.
- Mentoring implementing partners in biblical principles of accounting, service, stewardship and prayer.
- Providing consultation support for implementing partner finance staff, including supporting a full transition to Quickbooks Online.
- Ensuring consistent updating and adherence to the Common Chart of Accounts.
- Making recommendations regarding potential efficiency savings and overall process improvement.
- Reviewing exchange rates and economic trends in each implementing country.
- Administering the finances of COTN UK & Ireland, processing donations, gift aid, payments, international transfers, managing payroll and preparing budgets and reports.
- Representing Children of the Nations - in particular its Christian mission - to partners and at events, fundraisers and conferences, when required.
- Advocating for the work of COTN UK & Ireland among church contacts and others who are likely to be supportive of the aims of the charity.

**YOU MUST HAVE**
- Completed or partially completed CAI/ACCA/ACA (or equivalent).
- Experience of international Christian ministry (in a paid or voluntary capacity)
- Minimum of 3 years' experience within an Accounting Role.
- Detailed knowledge of QuickBooks
- Excellent numerical skills with the ability to analyse data, statistics and review budgets and expenditure
- Ability to lead prayer meetings and pray for others one on one
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with ability to work cross-culturally with sensitivity
- Ability to run face to face and remote training and to mentor international teams
- Proven organisational skills and the ability to work on own initiative and to deadlines
- Personal faith in Jesus and a passion for reaching the world with the Gospel
- Strong commitment to uphold the vision and mission statements of the employer
- Strong commitment to prayer
- Personal integrity and trustworthiness
- Willing to work flexibly, including evening working

**IT’S AN ADDED PLUS IF YOU HAVE**
- Full driving licence (and access to a car)
- Experience working for a charity or Christian mission agency in a similar finance role
- Experience of public speaking in a church context
- Payroll experience
- Knowledge of financial legislation relating to charities
- Proficiency in French and/or Spanish
- Willingness to travel internationally if necessary

**BENEFITS, PERKS, & OUR TEAM**

We have the joy of working hard to change children’s lives every day and are passionate about taking care of our teams

Children of the Nations offers flexibility in where/when you work and we are dedicated to helping staff grow professionally and thrive in their roles. We take time for prayer and connection with one another, read books together, and enjoy having fun too

This is a work from home position, with weekly meetings in Belfast**.**

We pursue excellence in all we do and strive to be:

- **RESPECTFUL

  • Staff Officer Assistant Finance Business Partner

    2 months ago

    Belfast, United Kingdom Reed Finance Full time

    **Staff Officer (Assistant Finance Business Partner), Belfast** **Public Sector?Hybrid?Contract Role?** Reed is engaged with a public sector body in Belfast city centre, in the appointment of a qualified Accountant to assume the role of Staff Officer (Assistant Finance Business Partner). **This contract is initially for six months with a likely...

  • Finance Officer

    1 day ago

    Belfast, United Kingdom Webrecruit Full time

    Lennoxvale, Belfast, Co. Antrim The Organisation Our client is a faith-based organisation comprising of three Districts (Southern, North Western and North Eastern). Each District is made up from circuits. Circuits are made up of “societies” throughout Ireland. Our client is now looking for a Finance Officer to join their team on a permanent basis, on...

  • Finance Officer

    4 weeks ago

    Belfast, United Kingdom Webrecruit Full time

    Lennoxvale, Belfast, Co. Antrim The Organisation Our client is a faith-based organisation comprising of three Districts (Southern, North Western and North Eastern). Each District is made up from circuits. Circuits are made up of “societies” throughout Ireland. Our client is now looking for a Finance Officer to join their team on a permanent basis, on...

  • Finance Officer

    2 weeks ago

    Belfast, United Kingdom Webrecruit Full time

    Home Based, with weekly meetings in Belfast, Co. Antrim The Organisation Our client is a Christian faith-based international development organisation. They provide holistic care to orphaned and destitute children across the Dominican Republic, Haiti, Malawi, Sierra Leone and Uganda. They want each child to reach their full potential and they seek to...

  • Finance Officer

    2 months ago

    Belfast, United Kingdom Reed Accountancy Full time

    REED Accountancy & Finance are delighted to be working with a well-known and extremely reputable charity in South Belfast and are actively recruiting for a Finance Officer to join their team for a period of 9 months. This is an interim role for 9 months and will be full time office based. Working as part of a small team, the Finance Officer will work...

  • Finance Officer

    4 weeks ago

    Belfast, United Kingdom The Methodist Church in Ireland Full time

    Belfast, County Antrim About Us We are The Methodist Church in Ireland, a connexion of 212 churches spread across Ireland with a membership of around 53,000. The Methodist Church in Ireland is a community of people drawn together by God’s love who seek to live wholeheartedly as followers of Jesus for the transformation of the world. We are now looking...

  • Finance Officer

    3 weeks ago

    Belfast, United Kingdom Disability Action NI Full time

    Finance Officer November 2023 **JOB DESCRIPTION** **JOB TITLE **:Finance Officer **RESPONSIBLE TO **:Finance Team Leader **LOCATION **:Belfast **HOURS : up to 35** hours per week **SALARY SCALE **:£26,152 per annum **Purpose of the post** The post holder will work as part of the Finance team in the maintenance of the financial records and systems of...

  • Finance Officer

    5 days ago

    Belfast, United Kingdom Reed Accountancy Full time

    REED Accountancy & Finance are delighted to be working with a well-known and extremely reputable charity in South Belfast and are actively recruiting for a Finance Officer to join their team for a period of 9 months.This is an interim role for 9 months and will be full time office based.Working as part of a small team, the Finance Officer will work closely...

  • Finance Officer

    6 days ago

    Belfast, United Kingdom SEUPB - Special EU Programmes Body Full time

    The Finance Officer - Corporate Finance will assist the Corporate Accountant with the accounting needs of the Body including payroll. Utilising accounting software including cash-flow management and grant funding claims. Key aspects of the role include: Maintenance of Financial Systems/Ledgers. Preparation of payroll and pension for Sage. Assist with...

  • Finance Officer

    2 weeks ago

    Belfast, United Kingdom Reed Accountancy Full time

    Finance Officer - East Belfast - £25,000- £30,000 per annum Reed Recruitment is delighted to be working with a Charitable Organisation, specialising In Social Care Provisions, based in East Belfast. Our client has an exciting new opportunity for an experienced Finance Officer/ Bookkeeper to join their team on a full-time, permanent basis. Working within...

  • Finance Officer

    6 days ago

    Belfast, United Kingdom Hunter Savage Full time

    Permanent Full-time Belfast 46016 **Finance Officer** **Description**: - Hunter Savage are delighted to be partnering with a well-established, family run organisation, with offices in Belfast who serve both local and international clients, and are seeking a **Finance Officer **to join their team on a permanent basis. **Top 3 Things to Know About this...

  • Finance Officer

    4 days ago

    Belfast, United Kingdom The Methodist Church in Ireland Full time

    Belfast, County AntrimAbout UsWe are The Methodist Church in Ireland, a connexion of 212 churches spread across Ireland with a membership of around 53,000.The Methodist Church in Ireland is a community of people drawn together by God's love who seek to live wholeheartedly as followers of Jesus for the transformation of the world.We are now looking for a...

  • Finance Officer

    2 months ago

    Belfast, United Kingdom Oxfam Ireland Full time

    **Location: Belfast / Dublin / hybrid**: - **Contract: Permanent**: - **Hours: 36 hours per week** Oxfam Ireland is currently looking for a **Finance Officer **to join our Finance team based in Belfast. This is an excellent opportunity to play a key role in the day to day operation of the Finance team by providing support to the Finance Manager on all...

  • Finance Officer

    2 weeks ago

    Belfast, United Kingdom Oxfam Ireland Full time

    **Location: Belfast / Dublin / hybrid**: - **Contract: Permanent**: - **Hours: 36 hours per week** Oxfam Ireland is currently looking for a **Finance Officer **to join our Finance team based in Belfast. This is an excellent opportunity to play a key role in the day to day operation of the Finance team by providing support to the Finance Manager on all...

  • Finance Officer

    4 days ago

    Belfast, United Kingdom SEUPB - Special EU Programmes Body Full time

    The Finance Officer Corporate Finance will assist the Corporate Accountant with the accounting needs of the Body including payroll. Utilising accounting software including cash-flow management and grant funding claims.Key aspects of the role include: Maintenance of Financial Systems/Ledgers. Preparation of payroll and pension for Sage. Assist with management...

  • Finance Officer

    3 weeks ago

    Belfast, United Kingdom Reed Accountancy Full time

    REED Accountancy & Finance are working with an organisation in West Belfast and are recruiting for a Finance Officer to provide support to their finance team on a temporary basis. **This is a temporary position which could become more permanent for the right person.** Working as part of a small team, the post holder will provide support across finance and...

  • Finance Officer

    7 days ago

    Belfast, United Kingdom East Belfast Mission Full time

    ROLE PROFILE **Job Title**: Finance Officer **Accountable to**:Finance Manager **Salary**: competitive **Location**:East Belfast Mission, Skainos Square, 239 Newtownards Road, Belfast **Hours of work**: 37.5 hours per week. **Job purpose** Reporting to the Finance Manager, the Finance Officer will assist the Finance Manager in the effective...

  • Finance Officer

    2 weeks ago

    Belfast, United Kingdom Reactive Recruitment Full time

    **Finance Officer** **Belfast (Hybrid - 4 days WFH 1 Day in the Office)** **£24,000 - £26,000** In this dynamic role, you'll be a key player in delivering top-notch Bookkeeping services, utilising Sage 50. If you're an experienced finance professional with a knack for efficiency, we want to hear from you! - 4 days work from home - Enhanced Holidays! -...

  • Finance Officer

    3 weeks ago

    Belfast, United Kingdom MLR Careers Full time

    **Finance Officer** My client is a multi-faceted, Belfast-based consultancy group providing solutions for clients throughout the UK. They have enjoyed very significant expansion over the last number of years and have ambitious plans to continue this growth trajectory. As a result of this growth, they now wish to appoint a **Finance Officer** to support the...

  • Finance Officer

    2 months ago

    Belfast, United Kingdom Ashton Recruitment Full time

    **Ashton Recruitment require a Finance Officer for our busy client based in Belfast** **Position: Finance Officer** **Location: Belfast (Hybrid)** **Duration: Temporary - Permanent** **Rate of Pay: £26,153** **Hours of Work: Monday - Friday, 35 hours a week** **Duties will include (but not be limited to)**: - To oversee the payroll process including...