Assistant Programme Finance Officer

Possess strong proficiency in Excel and aspire to launch your career in the not-for-profit sector? Are you ready to take on a pivotal role in managing large-scale programs across Eastern Africa and Afghanistan, driving impactful change and ensuring efficient financial management? Are you eager to gain experience in navigating corporate foundations and government grants, delivering meticulous financial reports, and fostering strong relationships with stakeholders across continents? If so, this opportunity might be the perfect fit for you.

Robertson Bell are partnering exclusively with this international charity as they recruit a permanent Assistant Programme Finance Officer. You'll be at the heart of their mission, overseeing a diverse portfolio of projects and ensuring financial integrity at every step. This is an ideal development opportunity for somebody looking to launch their finance career within the not-for-profit sector.

In this Assistant Programme Finance Officer role, you will:

• Be the driving force in the production of donor reports for corporate foundations and government grants, ensuring to liaise with Programme Managers to ensure accurate and timely submissions.
• Work across a broad portfolio spanning Eastern Africa and Afghanistan, you'll be the first port-of-call between fundraising and grant managers, project accountants, and programme teams.
• Collaborate closely with the fundraising team and programme stakeholders to develop proposal budgets, informing them on staffing allocations, project timelines, and resource needs, ensuring they’re in alignment with donor requirements and organisational goals.
• Maintain a keen eye for detail to ensure that budgets are adhered to, variances are monitored, and any scope changes are effectively managed and reported against.

If you're a detail-oriented individual looking to start their finance career, with a passion for driving positive change, we want to hear from you. This role offers a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact on a global scale, working with a dedicated team committed to creating lasting change in communities around the world.

The successful candidate will:

• Demonstrate enthusiasm for joining the not-for-profit sector.
• Have advanced proficiency in Excel, including functions such as SUMIFS, VLOOKUPs, data analysis, and formula manipulation.
• Recently have finished a degree or equivalent qualification in Accounting and Finance with some hands-on experience producing accounts and financial analysis.
• Be looking for a role where you will undertake the production of financial reports, and have the ability to comprehend the wider financial landscape of an organisation.
• Have excellent communications skills, a keen eye for detail and be a fast-learner.

Don't miss out on this exciting opportunity. Apply now and be part of something truly transformative.