They are seeking a new Finance Trustee to provide scrutiny and oversight of the work of the organisation, with a particular focus on financial issues. They are keen to hear from suitably qualified professionals with an interest in international development and the issues they are supporting their partners to tackle in Ethiopia.

You will use your financial knowledge and experience to review the charity’s management accounts, assisting the CEO and Senior Finance Manager in achieving the charity’s financial targets, as well as providing Board oversight of the annual audited accounts process.

The Board meets quarterly, with two being held virtually and two in central London, usually between 4 and 6pm with dates agreed at the beginning of the year. Occasionally you may be called upon to support the CEO or Senior Finance Manager with a particular issue between Board meetings.

They require an Independent Examination of their accounts to be completed by early March, in preparation for their Annual Report and subsequent submission to the Charity Commission.

They are seeking a suitably qualified volunteer, able to undertake IEs for organisations with an income over £250k in line with Charity Commission guidelines and the requirements of the Charities Act 2011, and they are ideally looking for someone who has undertaken an Independent Examination previously.

The accounts have been prepared in QuickBooks and their record keeping is good, and as a small NGO there are not a huge amount of transactions. This task has been smoothly completed through the support of volunteers in the past, and it is estimated that it can be undertaken within 1 to 3 days.

They are at a stage where they need to review their current Sage accounting system and investment in it, and are seeking the support of a systems expert to support them in making the right decision for an accounting system that is fit for purpose and fit for the future for their organisational financial information needs.

The volunteer will review the current use of their accounting programme, making recommendation on how to get the most out of the current system, advise on possible technological solutions and automation to reduce workload, and advise on the suitability of current systems and recommend alternatives where appropriate.

They are seeking a volunteer well-experienced with accounting systems review, and implementation, and automation of accounting and reporting processes, preferably in the charity/INGO sector.

They are seeking a Treasurer, with previous Board level experience in an international or regional organisation, to oversee all aspects of their finances and to keep their International Board up to speed on the financial health of the organisation so that they can make better decisions.

The Treasurer will be part of a multi-national and diverse group of experts who collectively work towards the improvement of the protection of human rights defenders throughout the world. The postholder will guide and advise the International Board in the approval and review of annual budgets, accounts, financial statements, and advise them on the financial implications of their decisions. The Treasurer will also provide strategic advice to support the Management Team and the Head of Finance and Administration.

The International Board meets 4-6 times per year, in online/ hybrid meetings lasting four hours (two hours over two days), typically on Thursday, Friday and/or Saturday afternoons. There will also be regular meetings with the Head of Finance and Administration as required.

They have identified the need to launch an organisation-wide risk assessment (a draft policy is ready for review and a risk registry is drafted based on initial input), and are seeking the support of an expert volunteer to advise and help set out overall guidance, review the assessment and to help them confirm final key risks to report to the Board, as well as to build up control self-testing procedures for on-going monitoring.

Through the support of a volunteer the overall objective of the placement is for the organisation to have a comprehensive risk assessment report, with the ability to produce annual updates, and executable control self-testing procedures.

The ideal volunteer would have good experience of organisational risk assessment and/or internal controls / internal audit, as well as exposure to US charities fundraising for and operating international programs.

Having become a larger and more complex organisation over the last several years, they are seeking the support of a volunteer to review their current financial management processes and policies and to help build the financial management capacity of both their Accountant and Programme Manager.

They would be seeking a report outlining recommendations for strengthening their systems, potentially including advice on which accounting software to use. This remote project is likely to be followed by an in-person placement, to help implement the new system.

Experience of reviewing the financial processes of small overseas NGOs, as well as experience of accounting using MSExcel and software such as QuickBooks would be highly valuable.

They are seeking the support of a volunteer as they develop internal control mechanisms to account for and report activities that are associated with Sustainable and Responsible Investing (SRI) and Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) factors.

Through the support of an AfID volunteer, they are looking to achieve:

• Improved Transparency: Accurate and consistent reporting of SRI and ESG-related activities to stakeholders. 
• Enhanced Accountability: Clear identification and monitoring of areas of impact, ensuring alignment with organizational values and commitments. 
• Educated Associates: Empowering team members with the tools and knowledge to apply socially responsible financial management practices. 
• Attracting Stakeholders: Building trust and credibility with funders and partners through reliable reporting and sustainable practices. 
• Strategic Decision-Making: Utilizing comprehensive data to guide investment and operational strategies effectively. 
• Long-Term Sustainability: Creating a foundation for integrating SRI and ESG principles, ensuring practices benefit both the organization and the larger community.

They are looking for a new Treasurer to their established Board of Trustees, seeking an individual with a background in finance and accounting, preferably with an understanding of international financial management and some experience of managing the financial affairs of a charity.

The role will involve advising on strategy from a financial perspective, liaising with the CEO and Finance Manager to oversee effective implementation of good financial procedures, controls and record keeping, and overseeing the production of quarterly reports, annual accounts and the annual budget.

The Board meets quarterly, virtual, with an annual in-person meeting in Cambridge. The total estimated time commitment required for the role is approximately four hours per month.

They have grown substantially in the last 5 years, doubling their income, expenses and staffing levels.  As a result, the number of financial transactions being processed has increased and they are seeking advice on how to optimise their procure-to-pay process, and use of QuickBooks, to enable more capacity that can then be better utilised on value-adding finance activity.

The volunteer will review their purchasing processes, specifically invoice processing, coding and reporting, and identify opportunities to automate the process, incorporating or improving upon their use of QuickBooks or alternative technological solutions.

The estimated time commitment required for the project is a total of 15 hours, over several weeks, and it is hoped to be completed before the end of February 2025 and their first month-end of their new financial year.

Due to recent and planned retirements they are seeking a Treasurer and two Trustees to join their Board of Trustees, who have independent control over, and legal responsibility for, how the organisation is governed.

The Treasurer will guide and advise the Board in the approval and review of annual budgets, accounts, financial statements and investments, and advise them on the financial implications of their decisions. They will also be available to provide strategic advice to support the chief Executive Officer’s day-to-day financial management of the organisation.

The Board meets quarterly in London (with some remote attendance possible), and the Treasurer will also chair the financial sustainability sub-committee which also meets 4 times a year, online.

With their current Treasurer stepping down after five years due to family commitments, they are seeking a replacement to oversee the charity’s finances, including its budgets, accounts and investments, as well as to monitor it's financial health.

The role involves preparing monthly financial reports and the annual accounts (currently on Excel) and managing the online bank accounts in accordance with the organisations financial processes. As a Trustee, the postholder will also be involved in setting the charity’s strategic direction.

The Board meets monthly, for no more than 2 hours, in-person in Newbury.

They are looking to strengthen their board by appointing a new trustee with finance experience to take them into the next stage of their development, with their current Treasurer having reached the end of their term.

The postholder will maintain an overview of the organisation’s affairs, with specific focus on its financial affairs, ensure its financial viability and ensure that proper financial records, controls and procedures are maintained.

The Board meets at least five times a year, usually online for around 90 minutes. There is also an annual trustee/staff away day, and the total estimated time commitment required to fulfil the role is 12 hours per month.

They are seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented individual to serve as Treasurer. The post-holder will be responsible for overseeing the financial management of the charity, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements, and advising the Board of Trustees on financial matters in a crucial role that supports the financial stability and integrity of the organisation.

The role involves both day-to-day financial management, such as the processing of invoices and completing the annual online return to the Charity Commission, and advisory work, providing financial advice to the Board of Trustees on the implications of decisions and initiatives.

The estimated time commitment required for this relatively hands on Treasurer role is 2-4 hours per week, with the board meeting around 9 times annually (online).

With the growth of the organisation over the years, the finance function has also grown organically, but solutions have often been implemented reactively rather than strategically.

With the continued growth of the organisation, it has become clear that they need to strengthen their finance processes further to ensure that they can fully leverage the capabilities of their Xero based system and keep pace with the demands of their expansion.

They are therefore seeking the support of an AfID volunteer to work with the finance team to identify gaps in its current operational processes (including accounting, reporting and analysis), before developing and implementing improvement strategies, with a particular focus on streamlining and optimising their reporting processes, and refining their payments process.

They are looking for a volunteer, familiar with Xero and with good process improvement experience, able to commit to providing 2-4 hours of support a week over a 3-4 month period.

They are seeking a Trustee to chair their finance sub-committee, with experience in a senior finance role who is able to help them develop their approach to finance and support them in the move towards cloud-based accounting.

Having a background as a qualified accountant would be beneficial, as would charity sector experience, preferably in international development, as well as sharing the Christian values of the organisation.

Trustees are asked to attend 4 full day Board meetings annually, alternating between online and in-person, with the finance sub-committee meeting an additional 4-5 times per year, usually online for around an hour.