Deputy Head of Financial Accounts
Qualifications, skills, and all relevant experience needed for this role can be found in the full description below.
Fully Remote | International Development Charity | Up to £75,000 | Permanent
Lead statutory reporting. Drive audit improvement. Influence financial accounting across a complex international organisation.
We're partnering with a globally recognised international NGO to recruit a Deputy Head of Financial Accounts. This is an outstanding opportunity to take ownership of statutory financial reporting and external audit within a large, complex international environment. Reporting into the Head of Financial Control, you'll lead a specialist financial accounting team whilst working closely with finance colleagues across multiple countries to strengthen reporting, improve audit readiness and embed best practice.
This is far more than a traditional financial accounting role. It offers the opportunity to combine technical accounting expertise, leadership, international stakeholder management and change in a genuinely global organisation.
What you'll gain
- A genuinely global role, partnering with finance teams across multiple countries and influencing how financial reporting is delivered worldwide.
- The opportunity to lead a high-profile audit improvement programme, helping reduce audit timelines and improve the quality of information provided by international teams.
- Significant exposure to senior finance leaders, giving you the platform to influence decisions and shape the future of the financial accounting function.
- The chance to play a key role in a major ERP implementation, acting as the financial accounting subject matter expert.
- A varied leadership position combining people management, technical accounting, stakeholder engagement, training and continuous improvement.
What you'll do
- Lead the preparation and review of statutory financial statements, trustee reporting and balance sheet reviews.
- Manage the annual external audit, acting as the primary contact for auditors and coordinating activity across global finance teams. xgikmsk
- Build strong relationships with country finance teams, improving the quality of financial information submitted and supporting them to meet audit requirements.
- Review key financial reporting areas including VAT, tax and statutory returns, ensuring robust governanc...
Deputy Head of Financial Accounts employer: Robertson Bell Careers
Join a forward-thinking climate organisation that prioritises innovation and impact, offering a unique opportunity to lead finance in a fully remote setting. With a strong commitment to employee growth and a collaborative work culture, you'll be empowered to shape the future of finance while making a meaningful contribution to global climate action. Enjoy the flexibility of remote work alongside the chance to engage with major philanthropic funders, ensuring your role is both rewarding and influential.
