Finance Coordinator - People

Support finance management and accounting operations in humanitarian context.

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GB Travel; United Kingdom

Application deadline 2 years ago: Monday 25 Mar 2024 at 23:00 UTC

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Overview

Support finance management and accounting operations in humanitarian context.

You have:

  • Knowledge of accounting and finance functions is essential.
  • Ability to analyze and apply data across finance and payroll functions is essential.
  • Experience in a similar role is a plus.
  • Experience with international humanitarian response is an advantage but not essential.
  • Ability to thrive under pressure and manage changing demands is important.

Do you have knowledge of accounting, finance and budget functions, payroll processing and administration. Ability to analyse and apply data across the full range of finance, payroll, and accounting functions?

  • Hours: Full-time

  • Remuneration: £30,000 to £31,500 GBP gross annual (dependent on experience)

  • Duration: Permanent

  • Location: UK-Med Office, Manchester, UK with hybrid working (approximately 30% on-site)

UK-Med is a frontline medical aid charity. Born of the NHS, we’ve been working for over 30 years towards a world where everyone has the healthcare they need when crises or disasters hit.

We are looking for Finance Coordinators to support our Finance Team in ensuring appropriate finance management, accounting, control and reporting.

You will assist in the day-to-day accounting operations in accordance with UK-Med’s policies and procedures,

Our ideal candidate will be able to support in processes financial transactions and provides technical support to the Field with the processing of financial transactions, and monitors compliance with applicable financial rules and regulations. The incumbent therefore keeps frequent contact with staff at various levels, including Country/Field Offices.

You will be comfortable working at pace and thrive on achieving challenging objectives and meeting rapidly changing demands.

Experience working internationally, particularly in humanitarian emergency response, is an advantage but not essential.

We offer a competitive salary and benefits along with a friendly working environment and the opportunity to make a real difference through humanitarian work. UK-Med is a growing and developing organisation with a committed team of staff, volunteers and members.

This role is a truly exciting opportunity to help develop our people services to meet the challenges and opportunities our growth present.

Please note that this is a rolling recruitment process. Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis and hiring manager will review applications as they are received, decisions may be made at any time if a suitable candidate is identified.

Applications for work in the UK can only be accepted from people with an existing right to work in the UK.

UK-Med is committed to safeguarding of our personnel and beneficiaries and has a zero-tolerance approach to sexual exploitation and abuse. We conduct thorough vetting before any appointment is confirmed.

UK-Med is committed to the principles of diversity, equality, and inclusion. We strive to provide an inclusive and supportive environment where employees feel respected and supported to be able to fulfil their potential.

How to apply

We strongly recommend that you read the Candidate Information Pack - Finance Coordinator - People - March 2024 before applying for this role.

To apply, please submit a current CV and a supporting letter (2 pages) through our online jobs portal.

Your covering letter must include a detailed explanation of your suitability for this post with specific reference to the criteria in the person specification

Applications must be submitted no later than Monday 25th March 2024

Potential interview questions

Can you describe a time when you successfully managed a challenging financial deadline? This question aims to assess your time management and prioritization skills under pressure. Provide a clear example, detailing your strategies for meeting the deadline and the outcome.
How do you ensure compliance with financial rules and regulations in your work? The interviewer seeks to understand your approach to maintaining compliance in finance processes. Pro members can see the explanation.
Describe your experience in processing payroll transactions. Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
How would you analyze financial data to support decision-making? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
Give an example of how you provided technical support to a team member in financial procedures. Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
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