Program Accountant

Oxfam is a global movement of people working together to end the injustice of poverty.

Do you have a Bachelor’s degree combined with full professional qualification (ACCA, CIMA) or alternative a Masters degree in Finance, Accountancy or equivalent qualification?

Do you have at least 5 years accounting experience?

Do you have previous experience with an NGO, as well as with institutional donors, such as, EC, DFID and UN organizations?

If the answer is yes, then we would like to hear from you.

The Role:

Oxfam is looking for Program Accountant

Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities 

Transaction management and processing – 65%

• Support the Operations and Finance Coordinator in ensuring Oxfam policy & procedures are implemented and minimum financial standards are achieved across the SAF Cluster

• To administer People Soft System and maintain data integrity; maintain proper filling system of electronic files & and ensure proper filling system of paper files

• To input transactions and maintain and reconcile the General Ledger

Management & Supervision- 5%

• Review field office/s transactions and ensure all expenditures are in line with budgets and Donor contracts
• Supervise Banking and liaison person with the Bank
• Review and ensure remittance of statutory obligations i.e. Annual returns

Programme Support – 30%

• Support Program Managers in preparing financial reports including some Donor Reports for review by Funding Coordinator and sign off by OFC
• Develop budget monitoring capacity amongst them, communicate & offer advice as required

• Be part of the Programme Leadership Team and work with the Business Development Coordinator and Programme managers in order to develop and maintain an effective budget monitoring and reporting system

What we are looking for: 

We’re looking for a candidate who cares about Oxfam’s mission to end poverty and is personally aligned to our feminist principles and values of empowerment, accountability and inclusion in all you do.

An ideal candidate for the role will also be / have:

Technical Skills, Experience & Knowledge 

Knowledge & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree combined with full professional qualification (ACCA, CIMA) or alternative a Masters degree in Finance, Accountancy or equivalent qualification
• At least 5 years accounting experience
• Proven experience and ability in the following areas of finance
• Preparation of monthly and annual accounts to Financial Statements level
• Preparation of general ledger reconciliation
• Knowledge of local taxation laws
• Cash flow forecasting and management.
• Budgeting experience for multiple cost centres
• Experience in working with multiple currencies
• Computer literacy: full working knowledge of MS suite and others.
• Knowledge of Oxfam Processing & reporting systems & tools
• Basic knowledge and understanding of general administrative management
• Previous experience with an NGO, as well as with institutional donors, such as, EC, DFID and UN is of distinct advantage

Skills 

• Good professional presentation, interpersonal skills & a team worker.
• Ability to work, train & coach staff with differing levels of skills.
• Initiative, ability to prioritize tasks, work independently multi-task, and work under
• pressure
• Commitment to the aims and objectives of Oxfam
• Willingness to travel within the SAF Cluster

We offer:

We offer a competitive salary and a range of additional benefits to staff including flexible working options, generous pension scheme, annual leave, additional leave allowances, company sick pay, life assurance and a range of other benefits. 

From the day you join Oxfam we invite you to stretch and learn in your role. Our wide range of Learning & Development opportunities includes in-house courses, e-learning modules, on-the job learning opportunities, coaching and mentoring, and much more. 

You can read more about all Oxfam has to offer here.

How to apply:

As part of your online application, please upload your up to date CV and Cover Letter explaining your suitability against the essential criteria in the job profile.  

Our values and commitment to safeguarding

Oxfam is committed to preventing any type of unwanted behaviour at work including sexual harassment, exploitation and abuse, lack of integrity and financial misconduct; and committed to promoting the welfare of children, young people, adults and beneficiaries with whom Oxfam GB engages. Oxfam expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment through our code of conduct. We place a high priority on ensuring that only those who share and demonstrate our values are recruited to work for us.

The post holder will undertake the appropriate level of training and is responsible for ensuring that they understand and work within the safeguarding policies of the organisation.

All offers of employment will be subject to satisfactory references and appropriate screening checks, which can include criminal records and terrorism finance checks. Oxfam GB also participates in the Inter Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme.  In line with this Scheme, we will request information from job applicants’ previous employers about any findings of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse and/or sexual harassment during employment, or incidents under investigation when the applicant left employment. By submitting an application, the job applicant confirms his/her understanding of these recruitment procedures.

We are committed to ensuring diversity and gender equality within our organisation and encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply.

About us

Oxfam is a global community who believe poverty isn’t inevitable. It’s an injustice that can be overcome. We are shop volunteers, women’s right activists, marathon runners, aid workers, coffee farmers, street fundraisers, goat herders, policy experts, campaigners, water engineers and more. And we won’t stop until everyone can live life without poverty for good.

Oxfam GB is a member of international confederation of 21 organisations working together with partners and local communities in the areas of humanitarian, development and campaigning, in more than 90 countries. 

A thriving diverse Oxfam:

It’s people power that brings about change. To play our part as a global organisation working to overcome poverty and inequality, we need equality, diversity and inclusion across our community of staff, partners and volunteers. Together, we’re committed to becoming a more diverse workforce, better able to tackle the global challenges that face our world today.

To do that:

• We need to dismantle the unequal power structures that exist everywhere, this including Oxfam and the wider development and charity sectors.
• We need an inclusive Oxfam where everyone can bring who they are to our work and feels celebrated for the differences they bring.
• We want and need everyone, and that means we need you.