Kurdish Human Rights Project

Employment Opportunities

KURDISH HUMAN RIGHTS PROJECT (Charity No. 1037236)

1.Finance Officer (half-time, with the possibility of moving to full-time)

Kurdish Human Rights Project is committed to Equal Opportunities and Cultural Diversity. Unfortunately, we believe that we will be unsuccessful in obtaining a work permit for these posts. For this reason you should only apply if you already have the right to work within the United Kingdom. This includes citizens of the European Union. Please refer to http://www.workpermits.gov.uk/ for more information about work permit eligibility.

1. Finance Officer (half-time, with the possibility of moving to full-time)

Job Title: Finance Officer (half-time, with the possibility of moving to full-time)
Reporting to: Deputy Director
Salary: £20-26K (pro-rata) depending on experience/ funds available
Closing Date: Open until filled

JOB DESCRIPTION

The Finance Officer works closely with the Deputy Director to recommend improvements to financial systems, and implement policies and procedures related to finance, financial planning and analysis, information technology systems, and facilities. This is an excellent opportunity for somebody new to the not-for-profit field/ third sector, but a person who has demonstrated excellent ability in the field of financial management and forecasting.

1. Core Responsibilities

Setting and structuring programme and organizational budgets on a regular basis, working closely with the Executive Director, Deputy Director, and development team.
Working with the Development Officer to generate credible, structured budgets for proposals and reports to funders.
Projecting income, generating monthly reports for the Director and management team.
Coordinating production and audit of annual accounts, working closely with the accountant.
Managing of financial resources and cash flow.
Provide guidance and support in the areas of finance, financial planning and analysis, information technology systems, human resources, and facilities.
Coordinate with the Grants and Relationship Managers, Deputy Director and the Finance department to implement fiduciary controls by centrally managing expense reconciliation; aligning invoices to budget; ensuring that proper expenditure authority has been sought.
Close monitoring of our fundraising and donations in cooperation with the Grants manager.
Reporting on the financial status of our projects.
Ensuring statutory and legal compliance.

2. Other Responsibilities

Participating in meetings of support staff to ensure awareness of upcoming events and sharing of best practice.
Implementation of Budget administration (updating memos, reviewing variance reports, reconciling draft budgets, and managing and maintaining budget files).
Working with other relevant staff in the regular evaluation of suppliers such as IT support; telephone, electrical and other vendors
Assisting in the development of systems for efficient acquisitions and investments

3. Person Specification

You will have a recognised accounting qualification and an interest in contributing to the fiscal management and the day-to-day operations of a small organisation. A good understanding of managing accounts and information needed to support forecasting and budgeting is important. You shall ideally share the goals and aims of the KHRP. You will share values of collaboration, innovation, excellence, integrity and commitment. You will be confident, creative and self-assured. You need to be an advanced user of Excel for reporting and forecasting and be familiar with Quickbooks or other similar accounting PC packages and PAYE or other payroll packages.

4. Essential skills/knowledge

Demonstrated bookkeeping and accounting skills, including payroll, payables, budgeting & forecasting
Confident and persuasive with the ability to communicate with internal employees and external associates from junior to Board level.
Exceptional analytical, organizational and project management skills.
Exceptional communication skills, both written and oral.
Demonstrated organizational and liaison skills and the ability to manage complex and detailed tasks.
Ability to initiate projects and see them through to successful completion.
Ability to work independently, but as part of a small team, on different projects.
Computer literate in MS Office, with a particular focus on Excel, and email.
Ability to work well under pressure.
Ability to be administratively and secretarially self-sufficient.
Commitment to working in line with human rights values and principles and therein monitoring the expenditures of the charity to ensure compliance with both the letter and spirit of KHRP’s Board mandated Financial Policies

5. Desired skills/knowledge

Good understanding and practical experience of the workings of the NGO sector.
Knowledge of the human rights issues within the Kurdish regions.
Interest in mentoring interns and volunteers

Disability:

Applications are welcomed from disabled applicants. If you have a disability, you are advised to contact us if you need help completing the application form and/ or if any adjustments need to be made in advance to facilitate your full participation a the selection stage and/ or thereafter.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES POLICY:

KHRP maintains employment policies which ensure that no one is unfairly discriminated against, whether directly or indirectly, on any grounds including race, ethnic origin, culture, gender, sexuality, disability, age or religion. These policies will apply in relation to all those involved in the work of the organisation including paid staff, trainees, consultants, interns, volunteers, those offering services on a pro bono basis and trustees.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE:

An application form is available here

Please contact us if you would like to receive it by post.

Please submit a completed application form together with your CV.

Kurdish Human Rights Project
11 Guilford Street

London WC1N 1DH

Tel: +44 20 7405 3835

Fax: +44 20 7404 9088

khrp@khrp.org

www.khrp.org

http://www.voluntarysectorjobs.co.uk/

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