UK Finance Officer

1.1. Background

o Children are not the architects of conflict. They are innocent of its causes. War Child believes, therefore, that they should not suffer its effects.

o War Child believes that it is a gross injustice that children's lives are therefore torn apart by war.

o War Child works with children because they are the people who are hardest hit by conflict and its consequences.

o For example, more than 2.6 million children under five have died as a result of the conflict in the Democratic Republic of Congo alone (IRC, 2007).

In order to be effective War Child must focus the use of its resources. So, we work with children who, as a result of conflict, live with a combination of acute poverty, exclusion and insecurity because they suffer the consequences of conflict more than any others.

These children include street children, child headed households, children conscripted into armed groups, disabled children and children in prison. Very often, these children are dependent upon older brothers, sisters, and young parents. It is for these reasons that War Child also works with marginalised youth, up to the age of 24.

1.2. Description of the Role

This role is central to the smooth operation of War Child's day to day UK financial management and reporting processes and systems, as well as supporting the overseas offices where required. This position is also expected to support the Finance Manager and Finance Director in the continued development and implementation of War Child's overriding financial management and reporting framework and financial policies. This is particularly important as we manage our way through a period of sustained growth.

o Position: Permanent

o Salary range: £27,720 - £30,930, depending on experience (Grade 4 of War Child standard salary scale)

o Working Hours: Full time, 37.5 hours per week

o Travel: None

o Probation: 2 months

o Leave: 28 days p.a. with extra day each year worked at War Child up to 33 days p.a. maximum

o Pension: Matching contribution to a private pension up to 5% of gross salary

o Benefits: Contribution (financial & study leave) towards CCAB qualification

Other benefits as per War Child allowances policies

3.1 Work Experience and Knowledge

o At least two years' relevant experience in financial management and/or reporting

o Proven financial analysis and forecasting ability with high attention to detail

o Experienced in multi-currency accounting and reporting

o First-hand experience of internal and/or external audit practises and procedures

o Familiar with a range of computerised accounts packages and a highly experienced and competent user of MS Excel and other MS Office packages

o English mandatory (oral and written)

o Strong interpersonal and intercultural skills

o Ability to work well under pressure, meet deadlines and achieve solutions

3.2 Education

o Educated to degree level or equivalent

o Part qualified CCAB (working towards full qualification)

3.3 Legal

o Eligible to work in the UK

4. Desirable

o Knowledge and/or experience of working for an international development or humanitarian non-governmental organisation or international charity

o Knowledge (verbal and written) of other languages

5. Qualities

o Good interpersonal and communications skills

o Proactive, willing and able to take the initiative on a regular basis

o Able to work well in a team as well as under limited supervision, and show a strong desire to achieve agreed objectives

o Good organisational skills with the ability to plan ahead and manage priorities calmly to meet deadlines in a changing and challenging environment

o Flexible and willing to support others at times when particular organisational priorities take precedence

o Commitment to War Child's aims, values and mission

How to apply:

Application process

o Download the Application Pack and complete the Application Form(Please note that individual CVs will not be accepted). Please submit all applications to katherinet@warchild.org.uk. For more information visit www.warchild.org.uk

o All completed application forms must reach War Child by 5pm 27 August 2014

o Due to limited resources War Child, HR will contact only the shortlisted candidates

o Any offer made will be conditional on receipt of 3 or more favourable written reference(s) (from your most recent employer, any other previous employer and a character reference). In case clarification is required post the receipt of complete reference forms, War Child reserves the right to call the referees.

o The successful applicant will be expected to undergo a CRB check and be compliant and sign up to War Child's Child Protection Policy prior to a final offer being made.