LOCATION: London, UK

SALARY: Competitive

STARTING DATE: As soon as possible

The Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition (GAIN) is driven by the vision of a world without malnutrition. GAIN is a Swiss based international organization that mobilizes public-private partnerships and provides financial and technical support to deliver nutritious foods to those people most at risk of malnutrition. The organization is delivering improved nutrition to an estimated 700 million people in more than 30 countries, half of whom are women and children.

PROJECT ACCOUNTANT

The Project Accountant is a key member of the Finance Team. The Finance Team is based in two locations, London and Geneva. The Project Accountant will report to the International Finance Manager (based in London) and the Project Accountant will be responsible for ensuring effective donor reporting processes are in place for the overseas offices.

This is an excellent opportunity to gain experience in budgeting, forecasting and financial/ donor reporting. This role will involve significant dealings with both finance and non- finance staff who are based overseas in developing countries. The Project Accountant will also work in partnership with Project Managers, providing strategic and technical oversight of all aspects of financial management.

Responsibilities

  • Ensure all Project reporting is reviewed on a monthly basis with implementing managers
  • Providing support and critical review on funding proposals
  • Ensure all reports are submitted accurately and on time to donors with sufficient variance analysis and context to enable transparency
  • Support budget and forecasting cycles
  • Ensure donor debt and deferred income is correctly managed
  • Able to write system reports so that we can strengthen our reporting framework
  • Provide support to country finance teams
  • Ensure project donor audits are organised and conducted to achieve compliance.
  • Assist in supporting information for the Annual Statutory Accounting process
  • Ad-hoc tasks as directed by the International Finance Manager and the Head of Finance

Experience

  • At least 3 years in a similar role with an organisation or company of equal standing
  • Significant management of donor funded projects and compliance issues, including USAID, DFID, Dutch, Irish Aid, EU
  • Experience in multicurrency reporting and accounting
  • Experience with development of procedures and systems to ensure an efficient service to customers.
  • A demonstrated progression of responsibility in previous roles.
  • Experience of ERP systems, Navision would be an advantage.
  • Experience of JET reporting would be advantage

Skills & Attributes

  • Strong analytical and problem solving skills
  • An enthusiastic team player but able to work independently as required.
  • Must be flexible, adaptable, and quick to learn in our fast paced dynamic environment
  • Keen attention to detail and a commitment to continuous improvement.
  • Ability to prioritise and deliver results within tight deadlines.
  • Comfortable in dealing with a wide range of internal and external clients - program staff, regional offices, banks, vendors, and consultants.
  • Effective communicator demonstrated on both financial and narrative reporting
  • Committed to a customer service culture within the team

Education

  • Qualified Accountant (ACCA,ACA,CIMA or other Qualified Accountant)
  • Relevant degree

Other requirements

  • Fluency in English essential.
  • Knowledge of French is an advantage but not required.

If you are interested, please, send your CV and cover letter via: