Project Accountant

International Federation of Gynecology and Obstetrics (FIGO) is the world's largest alliance of national societies of obstetrics and gynaecology, bringing together professionals from more than 139 countries and territories. For over 70 years, FIGO has collaborated with the world's top health, rights, and donor bodies. We are in official relations with the World Health Organization and consultative status with the United Nations.

FIGO is dedicated to the improvement of the health and rights of women and girls and to the reduction of disparities in health care, as well as to advancing the science and practice of obstetrics and gynaecology. We pursue our mission through education, research implementation, advocacy, and capacity building with our member societies.

About the role

To contribute to the financial management of the Leadership Development Initiative (LDI) with primary responsibility for various Country teams' project financials and shared responsibility for HQ project financials. To assist with any other project that arise and day-to-day finance tasks.

Responsibilities

Major Responsibilities:

• Manage all aspects of project accounting, including budgeting,
• forecasting, and financial reporting.
• Ensure accurate tracking and reporting of project costs,
• including labour, materials, and expenses.
• Collaborate with project teams to provide timely and accurate
• Develop and maintain project cost models and budgets.
• Prepare and analyse monthly project financial statements.
• Provide support for internal and external audits.
• Participate in the development and implementation of financial
• policies and procedures.
• Provide up-to-date information on membership
• Perform ad-hoc financial analysis as needed.

Generic Responsibilities:

• To adhere to and comply with FIGO Policies and Procedures.
• To contribute to the work of the department and/or team and FIGO.
• To travel to / attend international meetings and events (and represent FIGO at external meetings and events if required).
• The above list of responsibilities does not define or limit the work which you are employed to do, and you may be required to do any work within your capability which FIGO requires of you from time to time.

Knowledge and Experience:

• Experience in international project finance support, ideally within a Charity / NGO
• Knowledge of international project budget development
• Experience of working both independently and as part of a team, exercising autonomy and personal authority as needed

Skills, Abilities & Attributes:

• Fluency in written and spoken English
• Strong communication skills with finance and non-finance staff
• Confident use of Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, and Excel)
• Adept at proactive planning and forward thinking
• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail
• Proven ability to work with a diverse and cross-cultural range of stakeholders
• Flexible and creative problem solver
• Work well a part of a team
• Previous work experience in low-income countries
• Experience working on international health development projects
• Experience building the financial management capacity of small organisations /individuals
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills
• Any other requirements applicable

Required Qualifications

• Life Assurance Pension Scheme
• Medical, Optica, and Dental Insurance Contribution
• Season Ticket Loans
• Plus Bank Holidays, plus Christmas and New Year's
• Floating Holiday
• Eyes Tests Reimbursed.
• Free Fruit, Tea, Herbal & Coffee
• Enhanced Maternity/Paternity Leave.
• Cycle to Work Scheme Extras
• Cashback Card and Discounted Gift Card Scheme
• Annual Leave Allowance 1 day

Conditions of employment

• You need to have the right to work in the UK

Working locations

• Hybrid model, working in the London office and remotely
• To apply for this position, please send your CV and cover letter outlining your experience and interest in this opportunity.
• Please note that applications without a cover letter may not be considered.

Interviews

• Interviews will take place as suitable candidates are identified.

FIGO is committed to equality and diversity and encourages applications from all sections of the community.

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