Finance and Grants Officer
3 weeks ago
Accounting, Bookkeeping, Grant Compliance, Biblical Stewardship, Training
As a Financial Stewardship Specialist, 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 have responsibilities related to the different stages of grants.
You will support our international grantees 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 grantee 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.
Managing completion of COTNI finance standards assessment with grantees and monitoring corrective action progress.
Identifying areas of training needed by grantee finance staff and facilitating the completion of this training according to an agreed schedule.
Providing consultation support for grantee finance staff, including supporting a full transition to QuickBooks Online.
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.
Ensuring consistent updating and adherence to the Common Chart of Accounts.
Mentoring grantee in biblical principles of accounting, service, stewardship and prayer.
Requirements:
- Accounting technician qualification (AAT/MIATI or equivalent) or part-qualified accountant (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.
Desirable Skills:
- Excellent numerical skills with the ability to analyse data, statistics and review budgets and expenditure.
- Ability to run face to face and remote training and to mentor international teams.
- Strong computer skills, including use of Microsoft Office applications.
- Willing to work flexibly, including evening working.
- Full driving licence (and access to a car).
- Experience working for a charity or Christian mission agency in a similar finance role.
- Payroll experience.
- Knowledge of financial legislation relating to charities.
- Proficiency in French and/or Spanish.
- Willingness to travel internationally if necessary.
About Us:
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.
This is a work from home position, with weekly meetings in Belfast.
Our Mission:
We believe all children deserve the chance to reach their full potential.
At Children of the Nations (COTN), we are dedicated to raising children out of poverty and hopelessness so they can become leaders who transform their nations.
We currently provide care to orphans and children from the most destitute situations in Sierra Leone, Malawi, Uganda, the Dominican Republic, and Haiti.
We work through local partners to provide long-term holistic care for children – we have a Children's Homes Program for children who have been orphaned, Village Partnership Program for children living with destitute families or caregivers who cannot properly provide for them, and a University & Vocational Program to provide continued education and support for youth finishing secondary school...helping them reach their fullest potential.
We believe true, lasting, and meaningful change to families, communities, and nations takes place when you deeply invest in children, so they are our mission.
-
Finance and Grants Professional
5 days ago
Belfast, United Kingdom Global Connections Full timeJob Role: Finance and Grants ProfessionalWe are seeking a skilled Finance and Grants Professional to join our team at Global Connections. As a key member of our finance department, you will be responsible for managing international grants, providing financial guidance, and ensuring compliance with our charity's standards.Key Responsibilities:Conduct...
-
Grant Verification Officer
1 month ago
Belfast, United Kingdom HAYS Full timeGrant Officer, Audit, Your new company Hays Accountancy and Finance are partnering with a local organisation in the search for a Grant Officer on a temporary basis, offering hybrid working conditions and a possible immediate start.Your new role Ensure expenditure incurred is eligible, actual and consistent with the project concerned and monitor...
-
Finance Officer
5 months ago
Belfast, United Kingdom Webrecruit Full timeHome 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...
-
Grants Officer
4 weeks ago
Belfast, United Kingdom VanRath Full time £30,000Verification Officer OpportunityWe are seeking an experienced Verification Officer to join our team in Belfast. As a Verification Officer, you will play a key role in ensuring the integrity of our grant funding process.About the RoleThe successful candidate will be responsible for managing, planning, and providing an independent audit service for funded...
-
Grants Officer
4 weeks ago
Belfast, United Kingdom VanRath Full time £30,000Verification Officer OpportunityWe are seeking an experienced Verification Officer to join our team in Belfast. As a Verification Officer, you will play a key role in ensuring the integrity of our grant funding process.About the RoleThe successful candidate will be responsible for managing, planning, and providing an independent audit service for funded...
-
Grants Officer
4 weeks ago
Belfast, United Kingdom VanRath Full time £30,000Verification Officer OpportunityWe are seeking an experienced Verification Officer to join our team in Belfast. As a Verification Officer, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the integrity of our grant funding process.About the RoleThe successful candidate will be responsible for managing, planning, and providing an independent audit service for funded...
-
Grants Officer
4 weeks ago
Belfast, United Kingdom VanRath Full time £30,000Verification Officer OpportunityWe are seeking an experienced Verification Officer to join our team in Belfast. As a Verification Officer, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the integrity of our grant funding process.About the RoleThe successful candidate will be responsible for managing, planning, and providing an independent audit service for funded...
-
Finance Officer
5 months 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...
-
Grants Officer, Homebased
4 weeks ago
Belfast, United Kingdom MCS Group Full time £30,000Job Title: Grants Officer, HomebasedJoin MCS Group, a leading organization in the public sector, as a Grants Officer, Homebased. In this role, you will be responsible for ensuring all project expenditures are eligible, accurate, and align with the project.Key Responsibilities:Verify that projects follow grant applications, contracts, and conditions outlined...
-
Grants Officer, Homebased
3 weeks ago
Belfast, United Kingdom MCS Group Full time £30,000Job Title: Grants Officer, HomebasedJoin MCS Group, a leading organization in the public sector, as a Grants Officer, Homebased. In this role, you will be responsible for ensuring all project expenditures are eligible, accurate, and align with the project.Key Responsibilities:Verify that projects follow grant applications, contracts, and conditions outlined...
-
Grants Officer, Homebased
4 weeks ago
Belfast, United Kingdom MCS Group Full time £30,000Job Title: Grants Officer, HomebasedJoin MCS Group, a leading organization in the public sector, and take on a challenging role as a Grants Officer, Homebased. In this position, you will be responsible for ensuring all project expenditures are eligible, accurate, and align with the project.Key Responsibilities:Verify that projects follow grant applications,...
-
Grants Officer, Homebased
4 weeks ago
Belfast, United Kingdom MCS Group Full time £30,000Job Title: Grants Officer, HomebasedJoin MCS Group, a leading organization in the public sector, and take on a challenging role as a Grants Officer, Homebased. In this position, you will be responsible for ensuring all project expenditures are eligible, accurate, and align with the project.Key Responsibilities:Verify that projects follow grant applications,...
-
Grants Officer, Homebased
4 weeks ago
Belfast, United Kingdom VanRath Full time £30,000Job Title: Grants Officer, HomebasedWe are seeking an experienced Verification Officer to join our team in Belfast. As a Verification Officer, you will be responsible for managing, planning, and providing an independent audit service for funded organisations.About the RoleThe ideal candidate will have a minimum of 2 years' experience carrying out...
-
Grants Officer, Homebased
4 weeks ago
Belfast, United Kingdom VanRath Full time £30,000Job Title: Grants Officer, HomebasedWe are seeking an experienced Verification Officer to join our team in Belfast. As a Verification Officer, you will be responsible for managing, planning, and providing an independent audit service for funded organisations.About the RoleThe ideal candidate will have a minimum of 2 years' experience carrying out...
-
Senior Finance Officer
3 weeks ago
Belfast, United Kingdom Ulster Wildlife Trust Full timeJob Title: Senior Finance OfficerAs a key member of the Finance Team, the Senior Finance Officer will be responsible for compiling and processing financial transactions, preparation of financial analyses, and preparation of financial reports and grant claims. They will also assist with various other finance and administration duties.Key...
-
Senior Finance Officer
1 month ago
Belfast, United Kingdom Ulster Wildlife Trust Full timeJob Title: Senior Finance OfficerAs a key member of the Finance Team at Ulster Wildlife Trust, the Senior Finance Officer will play a crucial role in compiling and processing financial transactions, preparing financial analyses, and preparing financial reports and grant claims. The successful candidate will also be responsible for coordinating the Landfill...
-
Senior Finance Officer
4 weeks ago
Belfast, United Kingdom Ulster Wildlife Trust Full timeJob Title: Senior Finance OfficerAs a key member of the Finance Team at Ulster Wildlife Trust, the Senior Finance Officer will play a crucial role in compiling and processing financial transactions, preparing financial analyses, and preparing financial reports and grant claims. The successful candidate will also be responsible for coordinating the Landfill...
-
Finance Officer
5 months ago
Belfast, United Kingdom Children of the Nations Full time**MAIN AREAS OF FOCUS**:Accounting, Bookkeeping, Grant Compliance, Biblical Stewardship, Training **SUMMARY**: **YOU’LL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR** - Pray with and for each COTNI implementing partner with which the post-holder is working. - Support the Annual Operational Plan Budget process, ensuring accuracy and compliance with standards, creating an annual...
-
Senior Finance Manager
2 days ago
Belfast, United Kingdom Children of the Nations Full timeMain Responsibilities:As the Finance and Grants Officer at Children of the Nations, you will play a critical role in supporting our ministry's objectives. You will administer the finances of our organization, process donations, gift aid, payments, and international transfers. Additionally, you will manage payroll, prepare budgets, and reports.Key...
-
Senior Finance Officer
4 weeks ago
Belfast, United Kingdom Ulster Wildlife Trust Full time €30,000As a key member of the Finance Team, the Senior Finance Officer will be responsible for compiling and processing financial transactions, preparation of financial analyses and preparation of financial reports and grant claims as well as the co-ordination of the Landfill Communities Fund. They will also assist with various other finance and administration...
