The organisation is evolving its structure and ways of working in response to changes in the external funding environment and a desire to strengthen delivery across its global network. This role will play a key part in ensuring that financial planning, modelling and controls support this transition effectively.

Core Responsibilities

• Lead the development of a robust, evidence-based financial view of current and future operating approaches, including multi-year modelling, key assumptions and scenario analysis
• Translate organisational priorities into a clear and sustainable financial framework, ensuring affordability, resilience and alignment with available resources
• Support the organisation by strengthening financial planning, budgeting and forecasting processes
• Provide oversight of financial governance, ensuring appropriate controls, risk management and decision-making frameworks remain effective throughout
• Work closely with senior leadership to integrate financial insight into strategic planning and organisational decision-making
• Deliver clear, credible financial narratives and analysis to support Board-level discussions and build confidence among key stakeholders
• Support the organisation in embedding practical, sustainable financial processes and approaches that will underpin future ways of working

Required Experience

• Significant senior finance experience (CFO or equivalent), with a strong technical foundation and the ability to operate comfortably at both strategic and detailed levels
• Proven expertise in financial modelling, scenario analysis and business case development, including building and interrogating complex, multi-year financial models
• Experience supporting organisations through periods of change or transformation, ensuring financial plans are robust, affordable and deliverable
• Strong track record of working closely with senior leadership and Boards, providing clear, credible financial insight and building confidence in decision-making
• Demonstrated ability to bring a calm, structured and pragmatic approach in complex or sensitive environments, balancing pace with control and attention to detail

Working Arrangements

• Part-time from April - December, starting at 3 days/week and tapering down.
• UK-based with hybrid/remote working
• The role will work alongside both interim and incoming permanent finance leadership

This role is only open to those candidates with the right to work in the UK without requiring sponsorship. Whilst it does offer remote working, the candidate will need to be based in the UK.

Scope of Support

• Review current finance processes and tools (primarily spreadsheet-based), identifying opportunities to improve structure, accuracy and efficiency
• Work with the team to understand reporting needs and develop practical reporting tools, including dashboards and KPIs
• Provide recommendations to strengthen financial management processes and internal controls
• Support the organisation in improving its approach to budgeting and financial planning, including consideration of core cost recovery
• Deliver clear, actionable recommendations that can be implemented by a small team

The initial phase of the consultancy will be delivered remotely and will focus on a diagnostic review, followed by practical recommendations and the development of improved reporting tools. There may be scope for follow-on support depending on the organisation’s needs.and available budget.

Profile

• Qualified or experienced finance professional with strong practical experience in financial systems, reporting and process improvement
• Experience working with small or growing NGOs, ideally in international or low-resource contexts
• Strong Excel and/or spreadsheet skills, with the ability to design simple, effective reporting tools
• Ability to translate financial concepts into clear, practical guidance for non-finance colleagues
• Fluency in Portuguese is essential

Please note that this consultancy is subject to a partner approval process, which may take some time.

The organisation works with multiple locally-led partners, providing sub-grants alongside tailored capacity strengthening across governance, leadership, finance and operations. As many of the organisations are founder-led, this training will focus on equipping CEOs with the financial knowledge and confidence required to effectively lead and oversee their organisations.

The successful candidate will design and deliver an engaging, practical finance session (c. 3 hours) as part of a wider one-day CEO training programme, tailored to the needs and experience levels of participants.
 

Responsibilities

Design and deliver an engaging, practical finance training session for non-finance CEOs, tailored to conservation NGOs operating in Africa. The topics they have suggested they would like to cover include:

• Understanding basic financial statements and what they mean for organizational health
• Budgeting and how to effectively review and monitor budgets
• How to manage and engage with a CFO or finance manager without having a technical accounting background
• Key questions CEOs should be asking their finance teams
• Identifying red flags and early warning signs of financial mismanagement
• Practical approaches to fraud prevention and detection, including essential internal controls
• Financial governance and the role of the CEO in ensuring accountability
• Donor compliance and managing restricted funds
• Cash flow management and financial sustainability
• Using financial information to support strategic decision-making

Requirements

• Proven experience designing and delivering finance training for non-finance audiences, ideally at a senior leadership level
• Strong understanding of financial management in NGOs, including donor compliance, restricted funding and financial governance
• Familiarity with the operating context of conservation NGOs in Africa and the associated funding landscape
• Ability to translate technical financial concepts into clear, practical and engaging content
• Strong facilitation and communication skills, with the ability to engage diverse and senior audiences.

Working arrangements

• The training will take place in Namibia in July. 
• The finance session will be approximately 3 hours in duration, as part of a one-day CEO training programme
• Flights, accommodation (for the duration of the assignment) and visa costs will be covered
• Opportunity to extend travel at own cost following the event

The Opportunity

The organisation is establishing a regular programme of internal audits and special investigations. Consultants will be considered for assignments based on their regional experience and travel availability.

Each assignment will typically include:

• 7–10 days of in-country fieldword
• 4–5 days of preparation and report writing

Scope of Work

Internal audits will broadly focus on:

• Assessing the accuracy and integrity of financial records
• Reviewing compliance with local and international accounting standards
• Evaluating the effectiveness of financial controls
• Assessing procurement processes and compliance with organisational and donor policies
• Reviewing compliance with donor requirements

Candidate Profile

We are looking for professionals who bring:

• A recognised internal audit qualification
• Demonstrable experience conducting internal audits and special investigations within international NGOs or development organisations
• Experience working across Africa, Asia, Latin America, and the Caribbean, with a strong understanding of local contexts and ways of working
• Fluency in English, with additional proficiency in French and/or Spanish highly desirable (and the ability to work professionally in English)
• Willingness and ability to travel internationally, including to remote project locations
• Strong analytical and report writing skills in English (to be assessed during the selection process)

Locations

This role involves travel to country offices and project sites, including remote locations. Planned assignments for the current financial year are likely to include: Cambodia, Belize, Mozambique, Tanzania, Uganda, Papua New Guinea, Gabon, Central African Republic, Madagascar, and Chile.

How to Apply

This opportunity is open to internal audit professionals globally with experience in the international development sector.

To apply, please send:

• Your CV, highlighting relevant experience in internal audits and special investigations within an international not for profit.
• A list of countries where you have worked or travelled professionally

Responsibilities

• Lead on the financial management, planning and reporting of a multi-country project, ensuring transactions are accurate and compliant with donor and organisational requirements.
• Oversee budgeting, forecasting, cost recovery and co-financing, and maintain up-to-date financial data in grant management and tracking systems.
• Prepare and deliver timely internal and donor financial reports, ensuring consistency between internal records and external submissions.
• Monitor project and portfolio expenditure, analysing variances and providing actionable insights to senior management and programme teams.
• Strengthen financial controls and compliance frameworks, including development of tools, manuals and checklists to ensure adherence to donor and internal policies.
• Support audits (donor and statutory), maintaining trackers for audit actions and disallowances, and ensuring audit readiness.
• Review and approve partner budgets, sub-grant agreements and financial reports, ensuring compliance with donor terms and promoting financial capacity building.
• Provide technical support and training to field teams and partners on donor regulations, financial management, procurement and reporting standards.
• Collaborate with programme teams to align financial management with programme delivery and results.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of financial systems and processes across the organisation.
• Occasional international travel may be required (approx. 1–2 trips per year).

Requirements

• Qualified accountant (CCAB or equivalent) with experience managing finances for complex, large-scale donor-funded projects; experience working with UN Agencies and the World Bank is highly desirable.
• Strong experience in budgeting, forecasting, grant management and donor reporting; familiarity with institutional donor requirements highly desirable.
• Proven experience in financial controls, audit preparation, and compliance for multi-grant, multi-country programmes.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to communicate complex financial information clearly to non-financial colleagues.
• Strong interpersonal and stakeholder management skills; able to build effective relationships across diverse teams and cultures.
• Proficient in Excel and financial systems, with strong numeracy and attention to detail.
• Fluent written and spoken English.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage competing priorities effectively.

This is a London-based role with hybrid working (minimum two days per week in the office). Applicants must have the right to work in the UK.

The Project Finance Manager is responsible for the financial management of the contract within Guatemala and Honduras. The primary aim is to ensure the project team can react to the requests from the project manager to deliver high quality financial reports, underlying assumption narrative or reforecasts within the required timeframe, both internally and externally.

Responsibilities

• Prepare project budgets in line with donor requirements
• Monitor project budgets and conduct regular budget reviews to ensure the project stays within budget
• Monitor expenditure variances and communicate any developing significant variances with the wider project team
• Prepare regular financial reports and statements for project stakeholders
• Manage and oversee all financial transactions related to the project
• Ensue operational plans are reflected in the budget and forecasts / spend out plans
• Track project-related procurement and advise the project manager on procurement related issues
• Monitor expenditure against income to feed into the cash drawdown process

Requirements

• QBE or a professional or part qualified accountant (ACCA, CIMA etc )
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills.
• Exceptional organisational skills and ability to manage multiple deadlines.
• Strong numeracy and IT skills essential, and proficient in the use of Microsoft Office.
• Fluent in written and spoken English
• Experience developing and monitoring budgets.

Desirable:

• Experience using ERP planning systems
• Working level Spanish, or a willingness to engage in a fast track language program

Excellent in-country support and R&R benefits incl. secure accommodation & extended leave. 

Functions / Key Responsibilities:
Finance
•Maintain a strong control environment, ensuring accounting records are complete and accurate.
Financial accounting
•Prepare annual statutory accounts in accordance with SORP 2015.
•Prepare for the annual external audit and host auditors ensuring the audit process runs smoothly. This includes supporting Vision Action’s country offices in hosting their respective audits.
•Ensure annual statutory accounts are finalised and submitted to Companies House and the Charity Commission by the appropriate deadlines.
Management accounting
•Coordinate the month-end process with the Finance Officer (UK) and Programme Finance Lead, and review transaction postings.
•Prepare monthly management accounts with cash flow forecasts, modifying the format as needed to suit the preferences of senior management and the Board of Trustees.
•Prepare the annual organisational budget and mid-year reforecast.
•Improve existing budget templates to enable straightforward and transparent budgeting for donors.
Support to country offices
•Collaborate with the Programme Finance Lead on a monthly basis to reconcile intercompany accounts, ensuring that reconciling items are cleared promptly.
•Support country office teams in fulfilling any reporting and financial compliance requirements.
•Conduct internal process reviews (internal audits) of country offices where required.
•Review the bi-weekly payment runs for the UK office and the monthly country office fund requests, ensuring cash flow planning is in place for these payments.
•Ensure asset registers are maintained appropriately.

Administration
•Support staff in conducting procurement in line with Vision Action’s procurement policy.
•Assist with preparation for quarterly Board meetings.

Other
•Review and develop existing policies and procedures (e.g. the Finance Manual).
•Conduct staff training on relevant policies and procedures.

Please note: The £40,000 salary offered is for 4 days per week. 

Key Responsibilities

1. Strategic Leadership & Financial Planning

• Lead the organisation’s financial strategy ensuring sustainability and alignment with mission and organisational priorities.
• Advise the CEO and Board on financial performance, risk, and scenario planning.
• Develop long-term financial models and cashflow forecasts.
• Provide financial insight to strategic decisions, business cases, growth opportunities, and operational planning.

2. Financial Management & Control

• Oversee and execute specific tasks relating to financial operations including accounting, treasury, cash management, payroll, and banking.
• Ensure monthly, quarterly, and annual financial closes are accurate and timely.
• Maintain and strengthen internal financial controls across central team and country/project operations.
• Implement efficient systems and processes to support a lean but compliant financial environment.

3. Budgeting & Organisational Performance

• Lead the annual budgeting process
• Monitor budget performance, variances, and financial KPIs, providing clear analysis for senior leadership.
• Support budget holders to understand forecasts and make informed decisions.

4. Donor Finance & Grant Compliance

• Oversee donor grant finance, ensuring compliance with institutional donor restrictions and requirements.
• Ensure accurate, timely donor financial reports and statements of expenditure.
• Maintain strong cost allocation methodologies and restricted/unrestricted funds management.
• Support proposal development with budgeting, pricing, and value-for-money analysis.

5. Audit & Assurance

• Lead the annual organisational audit: prepare schedules, financial statements, and required disclosures.
• Ensure compliance with charity accounting standards (SORP)
• Oversee financial donor audits, ensuring timely, accurate responses and evidence.
• Strengthen processes to maintain a clean audit trail across all offices and functions.

6. Risk Management

• Contribute to the organisational risk register by recording and presenting on financial risks to the Board and Finance and Audit Committee.
• Lead on fraud prevention, detection, reporting, and investigation standards.
• Ensure compliance with anti-money-laundering legislation and act as MRLO for the organization.
• Implement financial due diligence for donors, suppliers, and country operations as required to meet organisation and donor policies.

7. Oversight of International Operations

• Ensure strong financial management of new country programmes creating and reviewing and renewing policies as required.
• Support secondees in new countries ensuring they are paid and can make payments as required.
• Support the development or review of financial systems, capacity, and reporting in relation to new country expansion work.
• Oversee financial arrangements for countries where the INGO has no legal entity, including fiscal hosts, secondee payments, and contract structures.
• Ensure multi-currency management, FX exposure monitoring, and cashflow forecasting.

8. Leadership, Management & Culture

• Lead, mentor, and develop the finance team to achieve operational excellence.
• Promote a culture of integrity, accountability, and financial literacy across the organisation.
• Provide training and guidance to programme and non-finance staff.
• Uphold the organisation’s values, safeguarding principles, and anti-corruption commitments.

Person Specification

Essential

• Worked as a Finance Director or as a Head of Finance (with autonomy of decision making and board reporting duties)
• Strong understanding of charity accounting standards and regulatory requirements.
• Senior-level finance experience in an INGO, charity, or multi-country organisation (preferably with operations in the Global South)
• Fully qualified accountant (ACCA, CIMA, ACA, CPA or equivalent).
• High integrity, sound judgement, and commitment to NGO values.
• Demonstrable experience with institutional donor compliance.
• Experience leading annual audits and preparing financial statements.
• Strong leadership and team management skills, including developing staff.
• Strong budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis skills.
• Experience managing multi-currency environments and international financial operations.
• Ability to communicate financial information clearly to non-finance staff, senior leaders, and Boards.

Desirable

• Experience working with local partners and capacity-strengthening in the Global South.
• Knowledge of risk management frameworks and counter-fraud systems.
• Experience with digital transformation of financial systems.
• Familiarity with grant management systems and cloud-based accounting tools.
• Understanding of tax, registration, or legal issues related to INGOs working without in-country entities.
• Lived and worked in Sub Saharan Africa

The review will combine an assessment of income sustainability, cost recovery, and organisational structure. Alongside continued efforts to diversify donor income, they are exploring opportunities for growth and efficiency, including potential changes to their operating model and the feasibility of moving to a dual-entity structure. The consultancy will support senior leadership and trustees to make evidence-based decisions during this transition.

Indicative scope of support includes:

• Reviewing the organisation’s current business model, income profile and cost base, identifying gaps, risks and opportunities for improved financial sustainability.
• Assessing the potential of existing and emerging income streams, the investment required to grow them, and modelling future income scenarios over the medium term.
• Supporting improvements to cost recovery, including benchmarking against peer organisations, refreshing cost recovery policies, and considering adjustments to recovery rates while remaining competitive with donors.
• Reviewing the current organisational and operating structure to identify efficiencies and alternative ways of working, including consideration of a dual-entity or other revised operating models.
• Modelling the financial and operational implications of proposed changes and supporting senior leadership through facilitated discussions and decision-making.

Requirements

• A senior finance leader (preferably qualified accountant) with expereince supporting a complex international charity through a period of transition, including reviewing and redesigning operating models.
• Experience in multi-year financial planning, scenario modelling, cost reduction and cash management. 
• Experience of developing commercial business models and raising investment is strongly desirable.

Working arrangements

• It is expected the consultancy will take 15-20 days
• Expected start date is January/February 2026, with the work to be completed within the first quarter of 2026
• Mainly remote in the UK with some meetings in their London office
• Right to work in the UK essential

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.

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.

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

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 German. 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 German 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

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

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 Spanish. 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 Spanish 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