Finance Officer (Payments and Payroll

Global Witness; City Of London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A global investigative organization is seeking a Finance Officer (Payments and Payroll) to support its Finance team in delivering accurate and compliant financial operations. The role involves managing payments, maintaining financial records for various offices, and processing transactions across multiple currencies. Ideal candidates will have experience in managing payments and a keen eye for detail. This position plays an integral role in ensuring financial compliance and supporting payroll function for consultants.

Qualifications

• Experience in managing payments and financial records.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in financial documentation.
• Ability to process transactions in multiple currencies.

Responsibilities

• Manage payments and maintain financial records across the organization.
• Process day-to-day financial transactions including invoices and expenses.
• Respond to payment queries and ensure compliance with financial procedures.

Job description

At Global Witness, we’re on a mission to shift the balance of power from the polluters profiting most from the climate emergency to the people most adversely affected.

We are an independent, global organisation of investigators and campaigners using cutting edge investigative methods. We shine a light on the financial and political systems that enable that enable corporate abuses of power that harm people and planet.

We are all determined and confident that together we can secure a better tomorrow for everyone. If you are inspired to join us as we investigate and expose abuses of power, tell the stories the world needs to hear and campaign for systemic change, we would love to hear from you.

About the role

As Finance Officer (Payments and Payroll), you will support the Finance team in delivering accurate, timely, and compliant financial operations across the organisation. The role focuses on managing payments, maintaining financial records, and supporting payroll for our Brussels and US offices as well as regular consultants. You will process day-to-day financial transactions across multiple currencies, including supplier invoices, staff expenses, credit cards, and bank transactions, while responding to payment queries and ensuring high standards of record keeping.

You will also support balance sheet processes such as depreciation and prepayments, contribute to monthly and annual financial...