Manager / Senior Executive, Finance & Compliance

Job Summary:

The Accountant is responsible for managing the organisation’s day-to-day accounting and financial reporting functions, ensuring accurate and timely financial information for management and stakeholders.

The role will primarily focus on Finance (80%), with responsibility for Compliance (20%), including accounting standards, internal controls, regulatory requirements and charity governance.

Key Responsibilities

A. Finance – 80%

• Handle the full set of accounts, including accounts payable, accounts receivable and general ledger functions.

• Prepare monthly financial reports and management accounts.

• Prepare donor fund and grant-related financial reports.

• Maintain accurate and complete financial records and ensure accuracy of financial transactions.

• Perform monthly reconciliations and review accounting entries to ensure completeness and accuracy.

• Manage accounts payable and receivable, including payment processing and collection follow-up.

• Assist in the preparation of annual budgets, forecasts and financial plans.

• Monitor actual expenditure against approved budgets and highlight significant variances to management.

• Support the preparation of year-end accounts and coordinate with external auditors.

• Support financial audits by preparing schedules, supporting documents and other information required.

• Provide financial information and analysis to management to support financial planning and decision-making.

• Review and improve accounting processes to enhance efficiency and accuracy.

• Assist with cash flow monitoring and financial planning.

• Perform other finance-related duties as assigned.

B. Compliance – 20%

• Ensure compliance with applicable accounting standards, internal controls and regulatory requirements.

• Monitor compliance with relevant charity regulations and financial governance requirements.

• Maintain appropriate financial documentation and records to support compliance and audit requirements.

• Assist in reviewing and strengthening internal controls, SOP and policies.

• Keep up to date with changes in relevant accounting, regulatory and charity requirements and support their implementation.

• Identify potential compliance issues and highlight them to management in a timely manner.

• Support the organisation in maintaining proper financial governance and compliance practices.