Regional Finance Officer - Africa Region

The HALO Trust; Carronbridge; Remote; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Ein etabliertes internationales Unternehmen sucht einen Regional Finance Officer für die Afrika-Region. In dieser spannenden Rolle unterstützen Sie das Finanzteam bei der Verwaltung von Spendenverträgen und der Einhaltung von Vorschriften. Sie werden für die Erstellung von Finanzberichten, die Überwachung von Budgets und die Zusammenarbeit mit verschiedenen Programmmanagern verantwortlich sein. Das Unternehmen bietet ein wettbewerbsfähiges Gehalt, flexible Arbeitszeiten und eine Vielzahl von Vorteilen, einschließlich privater Krankenversicherung und Lebensversicherung. Wenn Sie eine Leidenschaft für Finanzen und Humanitäres Engagement haben, könnte dies die perfekte Gelegenheit für Sie sein.

Benefits

25 Tage Jahresurlaub plus 8 gesetzliche Feiertage

Nicht beitragsfähige Lebensversicherung

Private Krankenversicherung

Pensionsbeiträge bis zu 5%

Reise-Krankenversicherung

Flexible Arbeitsrichtlinien

Qualifications

• Erfahrung in einer Finanzrolle mit nachweislicher Erfolgsbilanz.
• Fähigkeit, Budgets und Finanzberichte zu erstellen und zu überwachen.

Responsibilities

• Unterstützung bei der Erstellung finanzieller Berichte und Budgetierung.
• Überwachung der Einhaltung von Vorschriften und Durchführung von Audits.

Skills

Finanzmanagement

Excel (Pivot-Tabellen, VLookup)

Interpersonelle Fähigkeiten

Betriebswirtschaft

Education

Bachelor in Finanzwesen

Bachelor in Betriebswirtschaft

Tools

Adaptive Insights

Job description

Regional Finance Officer, Africa Region

Location: This role is ideally based in Thornhill, Dumfries and Galloway, but can be remote. Frequent travel to HALO's UK offices and regional locations is essential.

Type: Full Time, Permanent

Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience

About The HALO Trust

The HALO Trust is the world's largest and oldest international humanitarian mine action NGO. For over thirty years, we have been saving lives and helping war-torn communities recover by making land safe. Our mission is to protect lives and restore livelihoods affected by conflict.

HALO is known for landmine clearance but also deals with unexploded ordnance, educates communities, and builds safe arms stores. Established in Afghanistan in 1988, HALO employs over 11,000 staff across 28 countries and territories.

About the role

You will support the Regional Finance Manager by providing advice and assistance across HALO programmes.

Key Working Relationships

• Regional Finance Manager
• Programme Managers
• Country Finance Managers

Reporting Structure

• Responsible to: Regional Finance Manager
• Direct Reports: None

Key Responsibilities

Donor Contract Management

• Support the production of timely financial donor reports and fund requests.
• Assist in developing donor budgets using HALO's financial planning system (Adaptive Insights).
• Help develop systems, tools, and processes for efficient budgeting and forecasting.
• Monitor and review grants/contracts, working with operations to forecast and report on project costs.

Programme Support

• Support programme budget construction with expected donor funding.
• Prepare and enter monthly journals into the accounting system.
• Review and reconcile partner reports and payment requests.

Programme Compliance

• Monitor compliance with statutory regulations, including registration, reporting, and taxation.
• Ensure adherence to donor regulations and HALO procedures, conducting audits as needed.
• Assist in preparing documentation for audits, liaising with auditors and country teams.

General Duties

• Uphold HALO's values and mission.
• Work towards business plan objectives.
• Familiarize with HALO policies and activities.
• Travel to programmes as needed (up to 3 trips per year).
• Follow health and safety procedures, including risk assessments and evacuation protocols.

Requirements

Skills and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, business administration, or related field.
• Proven experience in a finance role.
• Proficiency in Excel (pivot tables, VLookup, SUMIF, etc.).
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Willingness to travel to HALO Africa programmes.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• 25 days annual leave plus 8 statutory holidays
• Non-contributory life assurance
• Private medical cover
• Pension contributions up to 5%
• Travel medical insurance
• Flexible working policy

The HALO Trust is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to diversity and inclusion. We promote a safe environment that safeguards the welfare of all involved.

To apply

Please submit a CV (max 2 pages) and cover letter (max 1 page) in English, outlining how your experience matches the key skills and competencies, by Tuesday 13th May 2025. We reserve the right to close the role earlier if sufficient applications are received.