Restricted funds officer At Christian Aid

At Christian Aid, we’re driven by the goal of eradicating poverty. It’s something we’re passionate about, and our loyal donors feel the same. That’s why they give so generously to our appeals. But really making a difference means getting those funds to the right place and you will play an important part in helping this to happen.

In this new role within the International Finance Team, you’ll be assisting with the financial management of Christian Aid’s restricted funds. That means identifying where each donation is coming from, which specific appeal it is funding, and making sure it reaches the right destination. With donors giving generously to appeals all over the world, there’s no shortage of responsibility. So, working closely with the Humanitarian, Fundraising and Compliance teams, you’ll monitor contributions from institutional and major donors – analysing numbers, producing reports, and seeing to it that the figures add up.

A part-qualified accountant, either by IFAC or experience alone, you’ll have had plenty of exposure to restricted funds accounting and have a broad knowledge of institutional donors. Proficiency in French or Spanish is certainly an added bonus. And we’re not too concerned about your industry background, whether commercial or NGO. What’s more important is your analytical and numerical mind – interpreting figures, spotting inconsistencies and keeping things running smoothly. Not to mention your first-rate communication skills, strong attention to detail and ability to drive progress and get things done.

More than half the world lives in poverty. We aim to put a stop to that. So we campaign against the inequalities that keep people poor and we work with local organisations to give people strength to find their own solutions to the problems they face, irrespective of their religion. If you’re as determined as we are to end poverty and injustice across the world, work with us to make change happen.

We value everyone who works for us, so we offer a wide range of benefits which include a generous holiday allowance and paid public holidays, flexible working and flexi leave, pension and insurance to help you have the perfect work/life balance.

Please show your suitability for this post by giving answers to the following questions: Using the guidance notes may help you formulate your answers.

Communication and interaction

Describe a time when you have had to communicate an unpopular decision to someone within your organisation.

Financial accounting and reporting

Describe a time when you have carried out accounting for restricted funds. What problems arose and how did you deal with them?

Effectiveness and accountability

Describe a time when you proposed a change, or contributed to a change, that improved the effectiveness of your organisation.

Developing others

Please tell us about a time when you have had to explain technical financial information to people with no or little financial expertise.

We value the contribution each person makes to the success of our organisation. That’s why you can expect a wide range of rewards and benefits, including a generous holiday allowance, an interest-free season ticket loan, and flexibility that will ensure you enjoy a good work/life balance.

As this post is UK based, non-EC nationals will require current and valid permission to work in the UK.

Download the role profile (64 KB pdf)

To apply for this post, please download an application pack and email your completed UK & Ireland application form to: recruitment@christian-aid.org (quoting the reference number). Alternatively, your completed application form can be printed out and posted to us at:

Christian Aid
35 Lower Marsh
Waterloo
London SE1 7RT

Please note that CVs will not be accepted.

Job reference: 239/LJ

Closing date: 12 noon, Wednesday 1 February 2012

Interview date: Tuesday 14 February 2012

Christian Aid values diversity and aspires to reflect this in our workforce. We welcome applications from people from all sections of the community, irrespective of race, colour, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, religion or belief.