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Financial Advisor [670]

Pro Bono
Remote, Costa Rica

Long-term

Our partner offers educational opportunities for children and youth living in poor communities in Costa Rica. They are a longstanding AfID partner, and have received support to build and strengthen their accounting, financial management and reporting systems. They are seeking the support of a long-term financial advisor, ideally a Spanish speaker with experience of using Xero, to offer light touch oversight and advisory support.
 

Responsibilities include:

  • Support with using Xero, being available to review monthly bookkeeping and reconciliations and to support with any queries.
  • Streamline and document the donation posting process from a donor, who often changes formatting, and this impacts the CSV file linked to Xero.
  • Help create and analyze quarterly reports that include both financial data and a short narrative summary.
  • Provide end-of-year financial guidance, including a checklist of steps to finalize the 2025 fiscal year and prepare for 2026.
  • Support in finalizing their annual budget on Xero.

They anticipate that the individual will need to offer 2-4 hours of monthly support, depending on the needs of the organisation. They are seeking someone able to start as soon as possible, to have a briefing and offer some immediate support to the Executive Director, who has been leading on the organisational finances before she goes on maternity leave. This is an excellent opportunity for an individual to remain meaningfully involved in an impactful organisation, which has taken massive steps to strengthen its financial capacity.

Treasurer [673]

Pro bono
London / Remote, UK

1-2 days per month

Our partner is dedicated to improving awareness, diagnosis, treatment, and outcomes for people with heart failure. Supporting over 1,300 healthcare professionals, they promote research, education, and policy change.

They seek a qualified accountant with senior financial management experience, ideally in the non-profit sector, to serve as Treasurer. Strong analytical skills and experience in risk management, internal controls, and audits are essential, along with the ability to explain complex financial matters clearly.

The Treasurer will oversee financial health, advise on strategic plans, review budgets and accounts, ensure compliance, and liaise with auditors. They will work closely with the Finance Director, Chief Executive, and Board to ensure sustainability and good governance.

The Board meets 4-5 times per year (two in London), with the Finance Committee meeting three times annually, mostly online. The total estimated time commitment required for the role is 1-2 days per month (flexible).

Treasurer [672]

Pro bono
Remote, UK

4 hours per week

Our partner is works to reduce poverty in Zambia by helping vulnerable children and young people access education, develop skills, and build better future - through training, health education, and community initiatives.

Amid a period of significant change, the charity is moving to a locally led delivery model, with the UK focusing on fundraising, governance, and reporting. They seek a qualified accountant with strategic financial management experience, charity accounting knowledge, and ideally some international development insight. The Treasurer will provide hands-on financial oversight, ensure robust controls, and maintain compliance.

The role includes chairing a Finance & Operations Sub-Committee, guiding the Board on financial matters, and working with trustees, outsourced providers, and the team in Zambia.

The Board meets quarterly (remotely) for up to three hours, with the Sub-Committee meeting beforehand. The estimated time commitment required is 4 hours per week, flexibly.

Treasurer [671]

Pro bono
Remote / London, UK

1-3 hours per month

Our partner is a highly respected professional membership organisation and charity working to shape fair and effective immigration and asylum law, supporting over 1,000 legal professionals and advocate for justice and human rights.

They are seeking a qualified accountant with strong financial oversight experience, with some charity sector experience, to serve as Treasurer. The post holder will have solid experience in financial management and governance, with the ability to communicate financial matters clearly, as well as a strong interest in social justice.

The Treasurer will monitor the organisation’s financial health, guide long-term planning, chair a funding decision panel, and ensure robust financial controls are in place. They will review budgets, management accounts, and annual reports, and act as a signatory for major transactions.

The Board meets eight times a year (for approximately 2 hours), and the funding panel meets six times annually. Most meetings are held online, with occasional in-person meetings in London. The total estimated time commitment required for the role is 1-3 hours per month.

Treasurer [669]

Pro bono
London / Remote, UK

Quarterly board meetings

Our partner is a leading alliance of organisations working to improve the lives of workers in global supply chains. Their mission is to promote human rights at work, uphold dignity, and eliminate exploitation and abuse.

They are seeking a qualified accountant to join the Board as Treasurer. The ideal candidate will have senior financial management experience, a clear and confident communication style, and a strong interest in ethical trade and workers' rights. Prior experience in the not-for-profit or international development sectors would be an advantage.

The Treasurer oversees the organisation’s financial health and sustainability, reviews and presents budgets and accounts, advises on financial strategy, reserves, and investment policies, and ensures robust financial controls. The role also involves chairing the Finance & Remuneration Sub-Committee and advising the Board on its financial responsibilities and risks.

Board and Committee meetings are held quarterly, in-person in London - although occasional remote attendance is possible.

Treasurer [668]

Pro bono
Remote / London, UK

5 hours per month

Our partner is an acclaimed vocational ballet school providing exceptional full-time classical ballet and academic education, helping students achieve excellence in both the performing arts and wider life.

They are seeking a strategically minded individual with significant experience in financial management to serve as Treasurer. The ideal candidate will be a qualified finance professional with the ability to communicate complex financial information clearly, and with a keen interest in the arts.

As a Trustee and Chair of the Finance Sub-Committee, the post holder will oversee the school’s financial health and sustainability, review and present draft budgets and management accounts, advise on reserves and investment policies, and ensure compliance with charity accounting standards.

The Board and Finance Sub-Committee both meet four times a year, with meetings currently taking place remotely. The minimum time commitment required for the role is 5 hours per month.

Independent Examination [667]

Pro bono
Remote, UK

1-3 days (flexible)

Our partner is a small UK based charity supporting caregivers of children and family members with disabilities in Kenya through the creation of self-help groups that empower their membership.

They are seeking a volunteer to undertake and Independent Examination of their annual accounts, prepared by a previous AfID volunteer as part of their Trustee’s Report.

The charity is newly registered, with limited income and expenditure, so the task is expected to be relatively straightforward. The financial year runs from 7 August 2023 to 31 December 2024, and the Independent Examination must be completed by 31 October 2025.

Prior experience conducting Independent Examinations for UK charities is preferred.

Treasurer [666]

Pro bono
Remote / London, UK

1-3 hours per week

Our partner is a fast-growing charity that prepares young children in rural Ghana and Uganda for school, empowering marginalised mothers to run educational play schemes to improve children’s development and reduce malnutrition.

They are seeking a qualified accountant to join them as Treasurer and oversee all financial aspects of the charity. You will monitor cash flow, income, expenses, and strategic resource management, ensuring sound governance and compliance with charity regulations.

The Treasurer will chair the Finance and Audit Committee, oversee risk management, and guide the preparation of year-end accounts. You will also advise Trustees and help communicate financial information clearly to the Board.

The Board meets quarterly, with the Finance & Audit Committee meeting approximately 10 days beforehand, all online besides an annual in-person meeting in London. The total estimated time commitment required for the role is 1-3 hours per week.

Accounts Preparation [665]

Pro bono
Remote, UK

Up to 25 hours (flexible)

Our partner is a small UK charity providing accessible, inclusive, and low-cost psychotherapy and clinical supervision to marginalised and underrepresented communities.

They are seeking the support of a volunteer to prepare their year-end accounts, ready for submission to the Charity Commission by October, and to assist with the filing of Gift Aid claims. Their record keeping is in good order, with transactions recorded within Excel.

It is expected that the work can be completed within no more than 2 to 3 days.

Treasurer [660]

Pro bono
Remote, UK

1-2 hours per week

Our partner provides practical support and financial assistance to people forced to travel to access abortion care, operating across Europe and beyond, whilst working towards a future where safe, legal abortion is accessible to all.

They are seeking a Treasurer with strong finance and accounting experience to join the Board of Trustees. The Treasurer will provide oversight of financial strategy, risk and compliance, review management accounts and budgets, and support the preparation of annual accounts in collaboration with the staff team and bookkeeper.

The post-holder will bring charity governance experience, commercial awareness, and the ability to explain financial information clearly to non-financial trustees. A commitment to the organisation’s pro-abortion, feminist and anti-oppressive values is essential.

The Board meets remotely every six weeks, with an additional monthly Governance Working Group meeting. Occasional in-person gatherings may take place every couple of years. The time commitment is approximately 5 hours per month.

Deputy Treasurer [664]

Pro bono
Remote / London, UK

2 to 4 hours per month

Our partner works to reduce destitution among people seeking asylum in the UK, defending the rights of those forced to flee their countries by providing free legal representation and influencing policy around asylum.

The Deputy Treasurer will support the Treasurer and the wider board with oversight of financial matters, ensuring the charity’s financial stability and legal compliance. This includes reviewing financial plans, budgets, and accounts, and offering strategic advice from a financial perspective.

They are looking for a qualified accountant with a strong commitment to social justice, especially in the context of migration and asylum. Lived experience of the asylum system is highly valued, and applicants from all backgrounds are warmly encouraged to apply.

The Board meets around 5 times per year, mostly online with 1 or 2 meetings per year in person. The total estimated time commitment required for the role is approximately 2 to 4 hours per month.

Treasurer [661]

Pro bono
London / Remote, UK

2-4 hours per week

Our partner supports young people, who have experienced childhood trauma such as abuse, exclusion or violence in their communities, and have experience in health, youth justice and care services.

They are seeking a new Treasurer to take a lead on providing oversight of all financial aspects of the organisations on behalf of the Board of Trustees, as well as to share responsibility for the charity’s strategic direction, ensuring sound governance and staying true to its charitable objectives.

You will advise your fellow Trustees on financial issues, have oversight of internal financial controls and managing financial risks, and make sure that accurate and insightful financial information is provided both internally and externally, as required.

The board meets quarterly, on weekday evenings, in London and the total estimated time commitment required for the role is approximately 2-4 hours per week.

Treasurer [659]

Pro bono
Remote, UK

Quarterly board meetings

Our partner empowers the most disadvantaged rural communities in Ethiopia to end child poverty, working with local communities to provide them with the support they need to take ownership of projects and drive sustainable change.

They are seeking a new Treasurer to advise the small charity on all matters involving the custody of financial resources, the application of those resources, financial procedures, and financial reporting both within the charity and to external stakeholders.

Key responsibilities include preparing draft financial plans and budgets, producing reports on actual financial performance against the budget, preparing end of year accounts, and overseeing financial records and the work of the organisations bookkeeper.

The Board meets quarterly, usually online but occasionally in London (hybrid), and the total time commitment required for the role is a few hours per month.

Treasurer [658]

Pro bono
Remote / London, UK

4 hours per month

Our partner is a UK based charity supporting a grassroots project in Moshi, Tanzania, that empowers children and young people with the skills and opportunities to prepare them for a future without poverty.

They are seeking a Treasurer to join their expanding UK Board of Trustees to maintain an overview of the organisation’s financial affairs, ensure that its plans are financially viable, and that proper fiscal records, policies and procedures are maintained.

Key responsibilities include overseeing, approving and presenting budgets, accounts and financial statements; ensuring that the financial resources of the organisation meet its present and future needs; and advising on the financial implications of the organisation's strategic plans.

The Board meets quarterly, currently on a Saturday, and the total estimated time commitment required is 4 hours per month.

Treasurer [657]

Pro bono
Remote / North Wales, UK

4-6 board meetings annually

Our partner is a legal charity committed to alleviating poverty and helping citizens create a fairer and more just society, by providing free, community based legal advice on issues affecting the day-to-day lives of people living in North Wales.

They are seeking a new Treasurer, with suitable accounting and finance experience as well as energy and enthusiasm, to provide board level insight and scrutiny of financial plans, processes and decision making.

The post holder will inspect and authorise fortnightly payments, review and approve the organisations financial statements, and oversee financial plans and budgets and monitor and evaluate progress. Previous governance experience is not required, and a full induction and training will be provided.

The board meets 4-6 times a year, usually remotely in the evening, with one annual in-person away day in North Wales. The total estimated time commitment required for the role is approximately 5 hours per month.