The Aga Khan Foundation (United Kingdom) is looking for a Finance Officer to support the Finance Manager, Schools2030 in running efficient and effective financial processing, financial controls, financial reporting, grant management and monitoring on the Schools2030 programme.

Financial processing • Process all Schools2030 monthly transactions for co-financing • Process all Schools2030 monthly transactions for cost recovery • Process all Schools2030 monthly transactions for correction of bank balances • Process all Schools2030 monthly transactions for coding corrections • Review and process all Schools2030 supplier payments and prepare supporting documentation • Review and process all Schools2030 grant payments and prepare supporting documentation • Review and process Schools2030 income and prepare supporting documentation

Financial administration • Ensure correct filing of all Schools2030 financial information and documentation on SharePoint • Update and manage all Schools2030 grants in the Grant Management Tracker • Update and manage all Schools2030 grants in the Co-financing Tracker • Update and manage all Schools2030 grants in the cost recovery forecast • Update and manage SGA balance tracking for all Schools2030 grants • Update and manage internal tool (AIMS) tracking pipeline and secured funding • Create grant codes for all new Schools2030 grants • Close all grant codes for Schools2030 grants that have ended • Support adherence to all financial policies, especially authorisation, procurement and due diligence • Support the annual organisational budgeting and forecasting exercise

Financial controls, reporting, audit and risk • Complete grant reconciliations for all Schools2030 grants so that each grant is reconciled at least once every 3 months • Monitor foreign exchange gains and losses on all Schools2030 grants and highlight any areas of concern to the Finance Manager, Schools2030 • Assist the Finance Manager, Schools2030 with the preparation of donor and internal financial reports • Support the design and implementation of controls to ensure compliance with donor requirements and to maintain appropriate donor stewardship, including through manuals, checklists, templates, and other tools. • Immediately highlight any risks or discrepancies in financial records to the Finance Manager, Schools2030 • Assist with preparation and documentation for any grant audits • Assist with preparation and documentation for the organisational audit

Grants management and compliance • Prepare all Schools2030 donor cash requests as required by donor contracts • Prepare all Schools2030 sub-grant agreements • Review Schools2030 partner quarterly BvA reports, any necessary documentation checks carried out and any inconsistencies identified and reported to the Finance Manager, Schools 2030. • Assist the Finance Manager, Schools2030 in reviewing partner budgets for proposals

Supporting others • Carry out any other duties as assigned by the Finance Manager, Schools2030, Programme Finance Manager or the Head of Finance and Operations

Qualifications • CCAB part qualified accountant (desirable).

Experience • 2 years relevant experience in financial accounting and financial reporting • Experience of managing effective administrative systems and procedures • Experience of supporting budgeting, forecasting and financial planning • Experience of working in international development organisations, UK charities or donor agencies • Experience of working with institutional donors or Trusts and Foundations and familiarity with the various compliance rules and regulations (desirable)

Skills • Good interpersonal, customer care and liaison skills with a wide range of stakeholders • First rate oral and written communication skills • Ability to work under pressure and to manage competing priorities and deliver to tight deadlines. • Ability to problem solve, working with both internal and external stakeholders to deliver results. • Ability to work in a multi-institution network within a multi-cultural environment. • Fluent in oral and written English • Proficient in all Microsoft Office applications, especially Excel • Excellent numeracy, financial analysis, and financial presentation skills • Ability to synthesise complex operational and financial details for reporting and presentation.

Knowledge • Broad understanding and experience of development issues and organisations • Understanding of and appreciation for ADKN’s goals, values and ethics • Knowledge of charity accounting

Application Details: • Must have right to work in the UK. • Must include CV and a supporting statement that outlines why they want the role, why they want to work for AKF(UK) and how their experiences and skills to date will make them the most suitable applicant for the role.