Finance Officer

Humanitarian Academy for Development (HAD) is actively recruiting for the position of Finance Officer on a permanent, part-time (14 hours) basis to be based from its office in Birmingham, UK.

Serving the Humanitarian and International Development Sector and its parent Islamic Relief Worldwide - it collects, coordinates and delivers compelling HAD in action content and messaging around the globe to promote the training, research and talent development services HAD offers to retain existing customers and attract new customers. The Division leverages digital platforms, public relations, events and the media, all in line with HAD’s vision, mission and strategy. It is envisioned to be a hub where humanitarian and development theories and practice are studied, examined and developed.

The purpose of the role to undertake all financial aspects of HAD programmes; from providing support for budget production; through financial monitoring and allocating of costs; to assisting with the reporting of financials to stakeholders.

The successful candidate must have or be:

• High standard of education at least to a degree level
• Experience of Management Accounting
• Experience of Management Accounting or Project Accounting
• High level of computer literacy, experience using spreadsheets and accounting software
• A strong customer service focus
• The ability to work effectively on their own and to meet deadlines
• Ability to build effective working relationships with employees and external stakeholders
• Studying towards CCAB qualification
• High attention to detail
• A good level of general knowledge and awareness of financial issues
• Proven understanding of accounting principles and concepts
• Ability to show confidence in communicating with others

For more information, please click on the Documents tab above to view the full Job Description.

Islamic Relief promotes equality and meritocracy, and seeks individuals who are sympathetic to the IR values of; Sincerity, Excellence, Compassion, Social Justice and Custodianship together with our policy standards on Anti-Bribery, Child Protection and Code of Conduct. If you would like to be a part of an organisation striving to make a difference in the world and are looking for a meaningful career, we will be glad to hear from you.

For more information on the excellent company benefits we offer our employees, please visit:

https://www.islamic-relief.org/work-with-us/what-we-offer/

Please Note: Interviews are expected to take place towards the end of June 2023.

Pre-employment Checks:

Any employment with Islamic Relief will be subject to the following checks:

• screening clearance
• proof of eligibility to live and work within the UK
• receipt of satisfactory references

For UK based roles, we are only able to accept applications from candidates who have the right to work in the UK. We are unable to progress applications which would require sponsorship.

Our values and commitment to safeguarding

IRW is committed to preventing any type of unwanted behaviour at work including sexual harassment, exploitation and abuse, lack of integrity and financial misconduct; and committed to promoting the welfare of children, young people, adults and beneficiaries with whom IRW engages. IRW expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment through our code of conduct. We place a high priority on ensuring that only those who share and demonstrate our values are recruited to work for us.

The post holder will undertake the appropriate level of training and is responsible for ensuring that they understand and work within the safeguarding policies of the organisation.

All offers of employment will be subject to satisfactory references and appropriate screening checks, which can include criminal records checks. IRW also participates in the Inter Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme.

In line with this Scheme, we will request information from job applicants’ previous employers about any findings of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse and/or sexual harassment during employment, or incidents under investigation when the applicant left employment.

By submitting an application, the job applicant confirms his/her understanding of these recruitment procedures.

HAD is an equal opportunities employer

Job Types: Part-time, Permanent
Part-time hours: 14 per week

Salary: £25,778.00 per year

Benefits:

• Additional leave
• Canteen
• Company pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• Flexitime
• Free parking
• On-site parking
• Sick pay
• Store discount
• Wellness programme

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Flexitime
• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Birmingham B11 1BL.: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Experience:

• Accounting: 1 year (preferred)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Birmingham B11 1BL.

Reference ID: FOHADB/0523