{NEW} Fund Accounting & Systems Diagnostic Consultant #943

Accounting for International Development; Remote; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A consultancy firm is seeking a Fund Accounting & Systems Diagnostic Consultant for a short-term, fully remote role to conduct a diagnostic review post-finance system migration. The ideal candidate is a fully qualified accountant with strong experience in charity accounting and knowledge of NetSuite. Responsibilities include analysing discrepancies in fund balances and producing a written report outlining findings and recommendations. The contract will last approximately 5 days, expected to start in January 2026.

Qualifications

• Fully qualified accountant required.
• Strong experience in charity or NGO fund accounting is needed.
• Working knowledge of NetSuite is essential.

Responsibilities

• Conduct a diagnostic review of fund balances after a finance migration.
• Analyse discrepancies in fund balances across systems.
• Produce a written diagnostic outlining findings and recommendations.

Skills

Fund accounting experience

Analytical skills

Clear written communication

Experience with finance system migrations

Education

Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent)

Tools

NetSuite

Job description

{NEW} Fund Accounting & Systems Diagnostic Consultant #943

To be agreed, based on experience

Remote, UK

Approx. 5 days

Our partner is seeking an experienced fund accounting consultant to deliver a short, fixed-scope diagnostic review following a recent finance system migration. The focus of this contract is to identify and triage discrepancies in fund balances ahead of an upcoming statutory audit.

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.

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