Director of Finance and Administration - UK

Position:           Director of Finance and
Administration

Location:          HQ – London
(United Kingdom)

Salary:                                GBP 35,000- 40,000
per annum, depending on experience.

About RI:          Relief International (www.ri-uk.org) is a leading humanitarian relief
and development organisation committed to transforming adversity into renewal
for the world’s most vulnerable populations. By partnering with beneficiaries
and communities on the frontlines, RI focuses on bridging the gap between
immediate relief and long term community development. RI works in 21 countries
across Africa, Asia, and the Middle East.

Summary:       Under the management of the RI-UK
Director and the RI Chief Financial Officer, the Director of Finance and
Administration is responsible for planning, directing and controlling financial
administrative functions for RI-UK. This includes preparing and monitoring the annual
budget; conducting financial analysis and preparing management accounts;
ensuring accurate and timely financial information from our country offices
worldwide; and maintaining accurate and current statutory records.

POSITION &
REQUIREMENTS

• 
  Analyse and present financial
  reports in an accurate and timely manner; clearly communicate monthly and
  annual financial statements; and work with colleagues in the RI-UK finance team
  to ensure accurate and timely project accounting.
• 
  Oversee and lead annual
  budgeting and strategic planning process in conjunction with the RI-UK
  Director; administer and review all financial plans and budgets; monitor
  progress and changes and keep the RI Chief Financial Officer abreast of the RI-UK’s
  financial status.
• 
  Manage the organisations cash
  flow and forecasting.
• 
  Update and implement all
  necessary organisational policies and accounting practices;
• 
  Effectively communicate and
  present all critical financial matters to the Finance Committee of the Board of
  Trustees.
• 
  Coordinate and lead the annual
  statutory audit process, including liaison and reporting to the Finance
  Committee of the Board of Trustees; and assess and implement any changes
  necessary.
• 
  Oversee RI-UK’s risk
  management and internal audit functions
• 
  Ensure employee contracts and terms
  of reference are complete and current.
• 
  Evaluate the adequacy of
  existing human resource policies and procedures and recommend new ones to the
  RI-UK Director.
• 
  Oversee administrative functions
  including physical and online back-up filing systems for all audit and
  organisational documentation.

QUALIFICATIONS
and REQUIREMENTS:

This
is a great opportunity for an experienced Director of Finance and
Administration with at least five years of accounting and finance experience,
ideally beginning in accounting and audit, followed by experience in
administration and human resource management. S/he will ideally have experience
of working in a complex non-profit organisation that has multiple programmes.
Other qualifications include:

• 
  Personal
  qualities of integrity, credibility, and unwavering commitment to RI’s mission;
  proactive, hands-on and confident communicator who will work with finance
  colleagues across the global organisation.
• 
  Financial
  qualification (ACA or equivalent).
• 
  Solid
  experience coordinating statutory audit activities and managing reporting,
  budget development, and analysis.
• 
  A
  track record in grants management as it relates to compliance and reporting of
  government, corporate and foundations grants.
• 
  Experience
  with Sun Systems and QuickBooks is a very strong preference.
• 
  Strong
  interpersonal and communication skills; experience in effectively communicating
  key data, including presentations.
• 
  Ability
  and desire to translate complex financial concepts to individuals at all levels
  including finance and non-finance managers.
• 
  Ability
  to travel overseas occasionally as required.
• 
  UK/European
  citizenship or valid UK residency required

Application Procedure: To be considered
for this recruitment, please submit a cover letter, CV, 3 professional
supervisory references (whom we may contact after a second interview) with your
date of availability to . The email
subject line should include the following:
Director of Finance and Administration

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling
basis and applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.