This is a standalone Phase 1 engagement, with a clear written diagnostic as the primary output. Any follow-on support would be subject to findings and separately agreed.

Responsibilities

• Carry out a focused diagnostic review of fund balances following a finance system migration.
• Analyse discrepancies between legacy system balances, current system balances, and supporting fund schedules.
• Review available historical fund documentation and reporting to assess consistency and data integrity.
• Assess the treatment of opening balances and brought-forward positions at fund level.
• Identify whether issues are primarily data-driven, configuration-related, or reporting logic-related.
• Evaluate audit and governance risks and the proportionality of potential remediation options.
• Recommend a defensible historical cut-off for fund balances.
• Produce a concise written diagnostic note outlining findings, risks, assumptions, and recommended next steps.

Requirements

• Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent).
• Strong experience in charity or NGO fund accounting, including restricted and designated funds.
• Practical experience of finance system migrations and post-migration troubleshooting.
• Working knowledge of NetSuite, particularly fund or donor dimensions and reporting.
• Strong analytical skills and confidence working with complex or imperfect data.
• Clear written communicator, able to summarise complex issues succinctly.
• Comfortable working independently on a short, fixed-scope contract.

Working Arrangements

• Short-term contract of approximately 5 days.
• Expected start January 2026.
• Fully remote, UK-based.
• Fixed scope Phase 1 engagement with a defined written deliverable.
• Right to work in the UK required.

The Treasurer will work collaboratively with fellow Trustees, the Head of Finance and Governance, and the management team to oversee the financial affairs of the charity. Key responsibilities include supporting budgeting and forecasting, reviewing financial reporting, liaising with auditors, and advising the Board on financial risk and opportunity. While operational finance is managed day to day, the Treasurer plays an active oversight and strategic role.

The ideal candidate will be a finance professional with a good understanding of charity finance, and some experience of fundraising and pension schemes. You will be comfortable operating at board level, able to explain financial information clearly to non financial trustees, and keen to contribute to the wider governance responsibilities of the Board.

This is a rewarding trustee role with an estimated time commitment of around 20 to 30 hours per year, with flexibility around when that time is given.

Key Responsibilities

Person Specification (What They’re Looking For)

Essential Experience & Knowledge

• Significant experience in finance, grant making or compliance in international / humanitarian / philanthropic settings.
• Experience in managing overseas financial transactions, handling multi-currency payments, managing exchange rate risks etc.
• Experience dealing with high-risk jurisdictions and partners, including unincorporated or grassroots networks.
• Familiarity with due diligence, risk frameworks, KYC/AML, UK charity and banking regulations.

Desirable

• Arabic (spoken/ written) skills preferred
• Past work in NGOs, fiscal hosts, or international grant making.
• Experience with cryptocurrencies.

Skills & Ways of Working

• Strong interpersonal / stakeholder management skills. Cultural sensitivity.
• Ability to balance rigorous compliance with flexibility / urgency.
• Capacity to work in fast-paced, evolving environment; adapt priorities quickly.
• Alignment with our values: collaboration, curiosity, courage, creativity.

Terms & Benefits

• 9-month contract (possibility of permanent contract after completion)
• Salary: £45,000 per year.
• UK-based; London office with hybrid working (if you’re local, some office days; remote if elsewhere in UK)
• Occasional UK/ European travel.
• Annual leave: 22 days + bank holidays, plus 3 extra days between Christmas & New Year.
• Pension: 3% employer contribution after 3 months.
• Additional paid time off for voluntary work / trusteeship etc.
• Wellbeing support (counselling, online resources), financial wellbeing benefits & discounts etc.

They are looking for an experienced finance professional to provide remote mentoring and hands-on technical support over an initial three to four month period. The assignment will focus on strengthening core bookkeeping practices, financial documentation, internal controls and donor reporting processes, while building the confidence and capability of a small finance and operations team.

The volunteer will work closely with the Finance & Administration Officer and wider team, helping to refine simple, practical systems that are proportionate to the size and resources of the organisation.

Key areas of support may include:

• Reviewing existing Excel-based bookkeeping and documentation processes, and recommending practical improvements.
• Strengthening financial filing systems and ensuring complete, well-organised supporting documentation for programme expenditure.
• Developing or refining simple templates for expense tracking, monthly summaries and basic management reporting.
• Supporting alignment between donor reporting requirements and internal financial records.
• Coaching staff on internal controls, documentation standards and routine financial procedures.
• Providing ongoing mentoring to increase confidence and independence in day-to-day financial management.

The work will be collaborative and capacity-building in nature. The volunteer will help prioritise and refine deliverables during the early stages of the assignment, ensuring the focus remains realistic and achievable within the available time.

Profile

This role would suit an experienced accountant with strong practical knowledge of bookkeeping, financial controls and donor reporting in a small NGO context. Experience supporting organisations in low-resource or international settings would be particularly valuable. Prior experience in mentoring or capacity building is highly desirable.

The ideal volunteer will be patient, pragmatic and comfortable working with teams whose first language is not English, and able to translate technical finance concepts into clear, practical guidance.

Time commitment

The assignment will be delivered remotely, requiring approximately 2 hours per week over an initial three to four month period. The preferred start date is the second week of April 2026.

Responsibilities

• Support the Director of Finance & Operations in managing project budgets for restricted grants.
• Work closely with fundraising colleagues to produce financial reports, donor submissions, and budgets for new proposals.
• Partner with project managers across the organisation, reviewing budgets regularly, addressing queries, and highlighting risks such as under/overspend, run rate and staff allocations.
• Maintain organised financial records and support the collation of evidence for audits.
• Undertake any other reasonable duties as requested by senior finance leadership.

Requirements

• Part-qualified accountant (ACA, CIMA, ACCA, or equivalent)
• Excellent written, verbal and numeracy skills, with the ability to communicate financial information clearly.
• Strong Excel, numeracy and analytical skills. Able to interpret and analyse financial data, providing clear conclusions and guidance.
• Genuine interest in mission-driven, purpose-led work.
• Positive, proactive and collaborative, with a can-do approach.
• High attention to detail and accuracy; able to prioritise effectively in a busy environment.
• Self-motivated, comfortable working independently and taking initiative.

Working Arrangements

• 3-month interim role, January 2026 start
• Part-time: minimum 2 days/week, up to 4 days/week
• Mostly remote from within the UK, with occasional travel to London for induction and meetings
• Right to work in the UK required

The Treasurer will hold the Board to account for the charity’s finances and help maintain a clear and transparent financial framework. Working closely with fellow Trustees and the wider team, you will oversee budgeting and reporting, ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, and support financial planning as the project develops. The role will involve managing multiple income streams, including grants and donations.

The ideal candidate will be a qualified accountant or experienced finance professional with strong financial management skills and the confidence to advise fellow Trustees. Experience of charity finance and governance would be helpful but is not essential.

This is a rewarding opportunity to support a community led capital project with significant local impact. The role is expected to require around 1 to 3 hours per week initially, increasing as the project moves forward, with attendance at regular Board meetings either in person or via Zoom.

You will be the third AfID volunteer working with this partner and the focus of this placement will be around supporting them in ironing out some specific issues as they look to expand.

They are now selling more products on credit and are also in a position to borrow money. They want to understand what their internal working capital requirements are, and how best these might be met.

As part of this, they want to improve their controls in managing working capital to shop owners. At present, for example, to encourage businesses to use their app and to pay cash on delivery, they are offering incentives (better pricing on the products). However, they do not feel they have enough internal controls to enforce these.

This role requires a volunteer that is comfortable working in a busy environment and more than 50% of the time independently, as the team members are frequently travelling inside India.

The Treasurer will join the Board of Trustees and work closely with the Director and Chair to support strategy and financial sustainability. Responsibilities include supporting the Board’s financial decision making, ensuring trustees understand the charity’s financial position, overseeing the preparation and scrutiny of annual accounts, and advising on financial governance and compliance. The Treasurer will also support fundraising where appropriate and act as an ambassador for the organisation’s work.

The ideal candidate will hold an accountancy qualification or have strong financial management experience at Board level. You will be confident communicating financial information to non financial trustees and committed to a collaborative, cross party approach to social change.

The Board meets quarterly in London, with some flexibility for remote participation. Trustees are expected to contribute between meetings as needed to support effective governance.

You will be the second AfID volunteer to visit this partner, and you will primarily be working with the accountant who received training from our previous volunteer. He is using Quickbooks confidently, albeit only as a bookkeeping tool, and your first task will be to review its use and progress since the previous placement.

They would also like to receive support in a number of additional areas:

• Creating a simple bookkeeping process for the restaurant; they do not have the funds to install an electronic till, and therefore all transactions in the restaurant and bar are recorded by hand. They would like to review how this is being done, and suggest how it might be improved to reduce errors.

• Assistance with putting together an annual budget. They currently do not have an organisational budget, and putting one together either on Excel or QuickBooks (depending on the skill set) will help them get better visibility on how much it costs to run the organisation.

• Assistance in creating monthly income & expenditure reports for individual projects, the bar, restaurant & conference centre, and the organisation overall. As part of this, they would benefit from a review of any grants compliance and reporting requirements, to see that they are meeting this.

The Treasurer will join the Board of Trustees and provide strategic oversight of the organisation’s financial management and long term sustainability. Working closely with the Chair, Chief Executive, senior leadership team and external auditors, the Treasurer will oversee budgets, financial reporting and risk management, and ensure compliance with charity and company law. The Treasurer will also chair the Finance Committee and contribute actively to the wider strategic direction of the organisation.

The ideal candidate will be a qualified finance professional with strong experience in financial management, audit or governance, and the confidence to operate at board level. You will be able to explain financial information clearly to non financial trustees, exercise sound judgement, and bring a collaborative and pragmatic approach. Experience of working with charities, civil society organisations, or internationally focused organisations would be particularly valuable.

This is a rewarding trustee role with an estimated time commitment of around 20 hours per year. The role is voluntary, with reasonable travel expenses covered, and offers the opportunity to make a meaningful contribution to an organisation working for social justice and systemic change.

Our partner is providing essential audit services to a number of large institutions around the world, this specialist team works closely with global clients such as The United Nations & The World Bank – delivering and managing international development grant-funded programmes. This long established, diverse and multi-lingual team are global leaders in this field.

You’ll be someone who is both comfortable working proactively and managing your own tasks, as well as confident collaborating with others and communicating regularly with senior managers, directors, and partners to help businesses effectively. You’ll be encouraged to identify and draw attention to opportunities for enhancing our delivery and providing additional services to organisations we work with.

Our team works closely with global institutions such as UN agencies, the European Commission, Foundations and other Development Agencies, particularly those involved in international development. The team provides assurance services, including financial and systems audits, certifications, internal control assessments, technical assistance, and consultancy services to international institutions

This role is at the forefront of the work of our department. As an Audit Senior, you will lead meetings with institutions and beneficiaries, coordinate and lead audit teams carrying out our fieldwork and write audit reports. You will play a vital role in representing the organisation in person leveraging your language capabilities before multiple stakeholders which can include multiple international development agencies and partners.

You'll be required to travel internationally (up to 40%), dependent on the requirements of the assignments. Perform remote audits managing teams both on-site and virtually. You'll acquire and in depth understanding of the development sector and the activities of the international donors. This role requires fluency in both English and French. In this role you'll:

• Prepare a tailored plan for all assignments based on a good understanding of the terms of reference and the applicable contractual conditions
• Lead opening meetings with clients and auditees and present the audit findings clearly and credibly at closing meetings
• Lead assignment fieldwork teams, including locally based staff, on overseas assignments, or working alone
• Identify issues and areas of non-compliance on an assignment and write them up as findings in a detailed, precise and clear way in the assignment report
• Lead larger country wide teams, acting as the client focal point
• Deliver client work to tight deadlines and manage time effectively

You will be someone with:

• A professional accountancy qualification (ACA / ACCA / CIMA or equivalent)
• A genuine interest in international development and a love of travel
• Excellent spoken and written communication in English and French is a minimum criteria
• An ability to liaise with internal and external stakeholders in a professional, constructive and respectful manner
• Have a proven track record in audit and assurance work

They are seeking a qualified finance professional to join the Board as a Trustee and Chair of the Governance, Audit and Risk Committee. The role provides oversight of financial management, controls, audit and risk, supporting strong governance as the organisation continues to develop.

Key responsibilities include reviewing financial reporting and budgets, supporting the audit or independent examination process, and advising the Board on financial and risk matters. The committee meets at least four times per year and reports to the Board.

The ideal candidate will be a qualified accountant with charity finance experience, confident operating at board level and explaining financial information to non-financial trustees. This is a rewarding governance role with a time commitment of around 20 hours per year.

They are looking for a pro bono finance professional to provide targeted finance expertise that will help improve how cash is managed, tracked, and reported, while also strengthening the organisation’s ability to tell its story through clearer, more meaningful financial reporting. This support will directly contribute to stronger decision-making, increased funder confidence, and more resilient operations on the ground.

Key areas of support include:

• Reviewing current cash handling and reconciliation processes and identifying practical improvements
• Sharing best practices for managing high volumes of cash transactions in non-digital environments
• Reviewing existing financial reporting and suggesting NGO-relevant KPIs that better reflect impact and operational performance
• Providing realistic, context-appropriate recommendations that can be implemented by a small leadership team

The volunteer will work closely with senior leadership, supporting finance and operations colleagues to strengthen systems that underpin programme delivery.

Volunteer profile:
The ideal volunteer will have a strong foundation in finance, through professional qualification or relevant experience. Experience working with NGOs and/or in cash-based or developing country contexts would be highly valued. The role would suit someone who enjoys translating technical finance concepts into practical, usable guidance.

Time commitment:
The assignment is flexible, starting in late April 2026, requiring approximately 2 hours per week over 1–2 months, with a total commitment of around 15–25 hours.

Over the past year, the organisation has formalised and scaled its operations in The Gambia, establishing a registered local entity, new banking arrangements, and parallel finance systems in both the UK and the country office. While these systems are functioning well, many are still relatively new.

The volunteer will work remotely with UK and Gambian colleagues to review how finance processes operate in practice, from start to finish, and to ensure systems and controls are appropriately documented and aligned with audit expectations.

Key areas of support include:

• Mapping how finance processes and records operate in practice within the Gambian office
• Reviewing how Xero, expenditure tracking tools, local bookkeeping, approvals and record keeping fit together
• Sense checking controls, workflows and documentation against audit expectations
• Identifying any gaps or areas for improvement while systems remain flexible
• Preparing a short written summary or handover note for senior management and trustees

The ideal volunteer will have experience in charity or nonprofit finance, ideally within an international or cross border context, and be familiar with audit preparation and strengthening finance systems in growing organisations. Strong communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively across teams are important.

The expected commitment is around 45 hours in total, typically 2 to 4 hours per week over a 2 to 3 month period, with preferred completion by the end of March.

The organisation is now undertaking a major upgrade of its finance function, as its current Sage 50 and Excel-based system is no longer fit for purpose. They are seeking pro bono support to help select and prepare for the implementation of a modern, efficient accounting system that will strengthen controls, reduce manual processing and improve management reporting.

They are looking for an experienced finance professional to work alongside their finance team in a phased engagement, providing both strategic guidance and practical support. The initial phase will focus on clarifying what a “good” future system looks like, defining functional and reporting requirements, preparing for conversations with software providers, and assessing data readiness and migration strategy. Depending on skills, availability and progress, this may then extend into hands-on support with implementation and migration activity.

Key areas of support include:

• Clarifying future finance system requirements and what “good” looks like for the organisation
• Supporting preparation for conversations with accounting software providers
• Reviewing data quality, chart of accounts and readiness for migration
• Sense-checking the proposed implementation approach and project plan
• Supporting development of efficient accounts payable, bank reconciliation and reporting processes
• Advising on integrations, automation and data flows (e.g. bank, CRM, reporting tools)
• Coaching and mentoring finance staff to ensure skills are embedded

The volunteer will work closely with the finance systems project team, led internally by a member of the finance team.

Profile

The ideal volunteer will be a finance professional with strong experience in day-to-day accounting processes and finance systems. They should have worked at a practical level with accounting software and understand what good controls, reconciliations and reporting look like. Experience of system selection, data migration, integrations or automation would be highly valuable, as would a coaching and mentoring mindset. This role would suit someone who enjoys combining hands-on delivery with advisory support.

Time commitment

The assignment will be delivered remotely over an initial 3-month period, requiring approximately 2–5 hours per week, with the option to extend depending on progress and mutual availability. The start date is ASAP.